Goodwill NYNJ launches first outlet and warehouse facility in northern NJ

Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ said Monday its first outlet, e-commerce and warehouse facility is now open to offer shopping opportunities to help New Jerseyans reduce their carbon footprint, and to help the nonprofit organization fund programs to create jobs for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in the New York City metropolitan region
The nonprofit held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries on Monday to celebrate the official opening of the outlet in Hackensack. Goodwill NYNJ will run its e-commerce operations and sort unsold clothing and hard goods for off-site recycling from the location.
The outlet will also sell previously-loved textiles and collectibles by the pound.
The 125,000-square-foot facility is located at 400 Huyler St. in South Hackensack.
Outlet hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donation hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. In addition to treasure hunting at Goodwill stores, customers may shop online from the comfort of their homes at ShopGoodwill.com/NYNJ.
Goodwill NYNJ has implemented safety measuresincluding limited occupancy, facemasks required and not accepting returns at all its stores, including the South Hackensack outlet, to offer a safe shopping and donating experience for customers and donors, and a safe work environment for employees.
"People always ask what happens if items don't sell at the stores. This location tells that story of continued re-use and maximizing the donations so kindly given to Goodwill," said Goodwill NYNJ President and Chief Executive Officer Katy Gaul-Stigge in a prepared statement.
Revenue from Goodwill stores and ShopGoodwill supports Goodwill NYNJ's placement, training, on-the-job coaching and retention services which support individuals with disabilities and other barriers on their journey to employment and a better life for themselves and their families.

CREDIT: Linda Lindner