ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Greenovation is asking for more volunteers as an influx of donated items creates new challenges for the Flint Street warehouse thrift store.
The nonprofit, which sells a wide range of antiques and secondhand items, operates with an almost entirely volunteer-based staff. Leaders said donations have increased as similar businesses close, making the growing inventory difficult to manage.
Executive Director Kimberly Deprez said volunteers can help clean, sort and organize donated items as part of the organization’s mission to keep reusable materials out of landfills…