”We’re continually getting new donations, which just adds to the amount that we have.”
Hosking said it needed to clear their winter stock in preparation for summer. Anyone and everyone visited the store, but Hosking said it was a blessing to help people in times of need.
“They often come in asking for warm blankets and warm jumpers because they’re sleeping in their car, they’re sleeping rough.
“We’ve had some [customers] who, due to unfortunate circumstances at home, [have] had to leave, and they don’t have anything for themselves or their children”.
She said because of low volunteer numbers, the op-shop had cut down the number of days it is open.
”That doesn’t deter us or stop us from doing it, because we really believe in what we’re doing and helping the community.”
Hosking said it was now calling on that same community for help.
“I guess it kind of sounds funny - we need help to shop.
Hosking says donations were still welcome. Photo / Alex Cairns
“Without a push or more people hearing about the shop, we probably won’t get through the stock.”
She said the last thing it wanted to do is throw good things away, but if it couldn’t find another organisation to take the excess stock, the store may have to consider the option.
