The Blanco Good Samaritan Center’s thrift store will be open Thursdays starting Oct. 1.

Hours will be noon to 6 p.m., each Thursday, while donations of household items will be accepted from noon to 5 p.m. that day.

Hand sanitizer use will be required prior to entering the store. Masks, covering the nose and mouth, will be required to be worn at all times in the store for those age 5 and up.

Only limited numbers of customers will be allowed in store to encourage social distancing. Restrooms and fitting rooms will be closed to all customers. There will be no refunds for any items except electronics.

Food pantry hours remain the same, which are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.