Get your summer essentials at Goodwill shop
And just like that, it’s summer, and already there’s hot demand at Terrace End’s Goodwill for all the essentials: togs, shirts, shorts and summer frocks.
‘‘Sandals and jandals are whizzing out the door and we have stacks of summer hats, too,’’ says Goodwill shop manager Catherine Moxham.
‘‘The swimwear has been flying off the racks, with a large selection for all ages available; children’s from newborn up, and a wide range of men’s and ladies’ sizes, including plus size.’’
It’s a busy time. People are gearing up for summer and the holiday season, getting ready for all the things they do with the change of season.
People have also been busy having a clean out at home and giving generously.
Bags of donations are taken to the Goodwill Workshop at 663 Main Street, where the workshop manager and a team of volunteers sort, clean and pack all the donations into categories.
‘‘We are so lucky to have our lovely ladies sorting and boxing them up. It makes it so convenient for us. If we need manchester, for example, we can then pick up exactly what we need for the shop: a box of towels, a box of sheets or duvets; it’s ready to go, straight out onto the shelf.’’
Anything that’s not up to standard is recycled, by being cut into rags to meet a steady demand by businesses around the city.
‘‘Having the off-site workshop means that we can do what we do well, without being overwhelmed with the huge job of sorting, allowing us to stay focused on our retailing and customers.’’
All the Christmas-themed donations collected throughout the year are put into a display of decorations and gifts during December.
At Goodwill Terrace End, the little shop is jampacked with bargains, which has regulars continuously hunting through everything to find all the hidden gems.
While most of the instore stock is summer clothing for all ages, there is a small collection of off-season clothing, and an area dedicated to manchester, bric a brac, craft and vintage items.
Call it what you like, op shopping, thrift shopping or charity shopping, they all have one thing in common; it’s good for the soul.
Goodwill is no exception, when people reduce, reuse and recycle, they feel better for doing their bit to save the world, while picking up a bargain, or shopping on a budget, giving them a sense of achievement.
All Goodwill’s profits go straight back into supporting the Manawatu¯ community.