Harvest House, a longstanding nonprofit serving the Destin community since 1987, announced Monday the permanent closure of its thrift store and temporary suspension of food pantry services at its 300 Mountain Drive location.

• The closure comes as a result of the pending sale of the St. Andrew’s By The Sea Episcopal Church property that houses the organization’s operations.

“For nearly four decades, Harvest House has provided essential services, including food, clothing, and shelter, to individuals and families in need throughout Destin and neighboring communities,” said Jason Belcher, Chairman of Harvest House Inc.

The thrift store, which has been a vital funding source for the organization’s charitable programs, will cease operations permanently.

• Food pantry services will be temporarily relocated to a nearby location with normal food distribution expected to resume soon. The organization has not yet specified the exact location or reopening date.

“Harvest House remains committed to its mission of serving the community and is in the process of securing a new permanent location,” Belcher said.

Since its founding, Harvest House has distributed over 343,307 bags of groceries to more than 114,367 working families and individuals in the Destin area.

• “Our mission to supplement the working families of Destin, which is based on Isaiah 58:6-9, has been and will continue in the days that follow,” Belcher added.

The nonprofit has played a crucial role in the social safety net of the coastal community for 38 years. 

The organization is asking supporters to follow their social media accounts and website for updates regarding the resumption of food pantry services and progress toward securing a new permanent location.

For updates and more information, individuals can visit the organization’s website here or contact them at 850-837-2277.