The uncertainty over the existence of Max’s Closet during the last couple months has been an emotional rollercoaster for Lisa Hadsall and her 11-year-old son, Max.

They created the “indoor garage sale” of new and slightly used items last April to benefit Extended Hands Food Bank.

The new bottom line is that Max’s Closet will remain open, thanks to an anonymous benefactor who is donating $1,000 a month for a year. The town resident operates a Scottsdale business.

The difference between the $1,000 and the $1,344 monthly lease will be covered from sales, said David Iverson, executive director of Extended Hands Food Bank.

“Max’s won’t be making a lot of money but at least it will stay open,” said Iverson.

Max’s Closet has been turning over about $200 weekly to the food bank.

Iverson added that he hoped another benefactor would “step up and say ‘I’ll cover that $350’” so Max’s Closet could operate debt-free. All donations to the food bank are tax deductible.

Now that a portion of proceeds will be used to underwrite the rent, the food bank could receive less from the sales.

“It all depends upon the sales,” said Iverson.

Lisa Hadsall is extending and revising hours. The new schedule for Max’s Closet is 2 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p.m., Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays.

She is reserving Wednesdays to sorting and price merchandise and pickup large donations.

She is recruiting volunteers to assist her and inform the public of the existence of Max’s Closet.

Hadsall plans on creating a bulletin “opportunity” board on which individuals could advertise their handyman services or barter goods. She described the service as a way of giving back to the community for its support.

Hadsall can be reached by calling (480) 580-2889; Iverson’s contact number is (480) 837-0303.