ADRA Op Shop

This is an op shop that’s more than just an op shop.
I’m incredibly impressed with the ethic of ADRA Op Shops. This one in particular. There is a wealth of goods to buy from here – electrical, furniture, books, toys, pet things, clothes, bric-​à-​brac – and they also sell non-​alcoholic wines and their own honey. But what really impressed me was that they have food for free for those who are in need. By the front door is a large rack, and in that rack, on the day we visited, were bags and bags of fruits and vegetables – all free. We were told that sometimes there are loaves of bread or boxes of eggs or tins of food, all provided by ADRA’s staff for people who really need it. I thought this was just terrific, and really showed how important it is for these organisations to exist, to help those people who are in need and may not know how to access supports or have trouble accessing supports.
The range of goods on sale too, was great. I did very well here, grabbing a set of 8 etched glasses made in France, and a couple of paperbacks. My friend bought a few items as well. There’s a café in the shop too, and a bathroom, which can be essential sometimes, on those long, happy op shop days. The shop is just behind the biggest Bunnings in the north, and the staff are friendly, pleasant and polite. Prices are good, and overall, the atmosphere was terrific. Will definitely visit again.