Community & Business
28 September, 2024
Vinnies reopening an instant success
THE recent reopening of the Mareeba Vinnies store was an instant success that had locals swarming in the minute doors were opened.
After being closed for renovations since early July, the store is now “bigger and better than ever”, featuring an additional 50 square metres of retail space and a complete renovation.
The grand reopening piqued the interest of many locals with “around 400” said to have wandered through the doors during the five hours the store was open.
“We’re doing our best to provide a range of different necessities at a good price that is easy and accessible for people to obtain,” Vinnies retail operations manager FNQ Kate Douglas said.
Vinnies stores are a source of revenue for the emergency relief sections of the St Vincent de Paul Society that provide members of the community assistance and relief in a time of need.
“The shops provide a good and affordable service and give back to the community through our emergency relief sections,” Kate said.
“All the money that is generated in FNQ stays in the communities of FNQ through our support services.”
