The Kringloopwinkel in Bergeijk will close its doors on April 30th after ten years of operation due to rising rental costs and a shortage of staff. The store, located in the Aquinohuis on Dr. Rauppstraat since 2015, employs seventeen individuals, many of whom are long-term volunteers. The municipality of Bergeijk has expressed surprise and concern over the closure, with alderman Lindy Wijnen scheduling a meeting with the leadership of Kringloop De Kempen. GroenLinks-PvdA has raised questions in the council meeting regarding potential municipal actions to preserve the thrift store, emphasizing its importance for sustainability and social inclusion. The full impact of the closure on employees, volunteers, and the Aquinohuis, a community hub for individuals facing barriers to employment and social isolation, remains uncertain.