From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
In Summary:
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has extended operating hours at its retail stores in six counties this month. Most locations are now open from 9 am to 9 pm, seven days a week, replacing the previous reduced Sunday hours. Officials say the expanded schedule will help increase access to affordable goods, create jobs, and reduce waste through higher donation volume.
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently expanded store hours at its retail locations to better serve shoppers, donors, and the community.
In January, Goodwill retail stores – except the outlet stores – in Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Seminole, and Lake counties began operating from 9 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. Previously, Sunday hours were 10 am to 8 pm.
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The expanded schedule is designed to increase access to affordable shopping and convenient donation opportunities, strengthening Goodwill’s ability to create local jobs and fund employment training programs for individuals facing barriers to work.
Goodwill’s retail and donation operations also play a key role in reducing waste. In 2025, more than 25 million pounds of gently used clothing and household goods were diverted from local landfills.
“By extending our store hours, we’re creating more opportunities for the community to engage with Goodwill in meaningful ways,” said Ed Durkee, President and CEO at GICF. “Every visit – whether to shop or donate – helps support local jobs, strengthen families, and create a more sustainable Central Florida.”
GICF operates retail stores in Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Seminole, and Lake counties. More than 95% of revenue generated at these locations directly supports job training, employment placement, and career readiness services for every Central Floridian who seeks assistance through Goodwill.
For more information about GICF, its mission, and the nearest store or Donation Xpress, visit www.GoodwillCFL.org.
Key Points:
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Expanded hours began Jan. 4, 2026, at Goodwill retail stores across Central Florida.
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Stores in Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Seminole, and Lake counties are now open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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Outlet stores are excluded from the extended hours.
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More than 25 million pounds of gently used goods were diverted from landfills in 2025 through Goodwill’s operations.
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More than 90% of Goodwill’s revenue directly supports job training, employment placement, and career readiness programs.
For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has provided vocational and job placement services to tens of thousands of people living in Central Florida. Through 31 retail/outlet stores and 21 Donation Xpress locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake, and Volusia counties, Goodwill diverted more than 25 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfills in 2025. Goodwill Industries of Central Florida directly channels more than 90 percent of its annual revenue into programs that enable individuals to secure meaningful employment, achieve their personal goals, and thrive economically.
