On Tuesday 2 December, the Healesville East End Op Shop celebrated its first anniversary with a volunteers thank you lunch at My Little Kitchen Cafe in Healesville.
Opening on 4 December 2024, the East End Op Shop, along with its stock and many volunteers was handed over to the Healesville-Yarra Glen Uniting Church to take over.
Op Shop Committee Member Bruce Argyle said, “the past year has seen the Op Shop totally revamped with new shelving, air conditioning and other improvements.”
“The Op Shop has gone from strength to strength, providing not just inexpensive clothing and other goods, but also a place to feel welcome and connected six days a week,” he said.
The East End Op shop is open from 10am to 4pm on weekdays except Tuesdays, and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Run entirely by volunteers, the East End Op Shop is looking to add more volunteers to its ranks of 20.
Bruce said, “If you are someone who is able to donate three or more hours per week to support your local community we would love to hear from you.”
“If you have questions or would like to chat with other volunteers please just drop in to the Op Shop,” he said.
“The Op Shop team would like to thank all those who contribute goods or assist in other ways to make the Op Shop such a special place.”
Volunteer at the East End Op Shop Beth said, “People have been very supportive and we are proud of how we are supporting the local community.”
Volunteer Rob said, “Both the regulars and the non-regulars comment on how affordable everything is. I am also astonished by the generosity of the local community to give back.”
The East End Op Shop is looking forward to its second year ahead and encourages locals to drop in.
