Salvos Stores Diverts More Than 40 Million Items From Landfill Each Year as Australians Turn to Second-Hand
- Written by: Times Media
Shoppers can support the cause across more than 400 stores nationally or through the Salvos Stores online thrift store, with new pre-loved items added daily.
Salvos Stores, the retail arm of The Salvation Army, is encouraging more Australians to shop and donate second-hand as demand for quality pre-loved goods continues to grow across the country.
With more than 400 stores nationally and a growing online thrift store, Salvos Stores diverts over 40 million items from landfill each year through the resale and recycling of donated goods. Every purchase directly funds The Salvation Army's community programs, including emergency housing, meal services and family support.
For more than 130 years, Salvos Stores has given clothing, furniture, homewares, books and other household items a second life. As cost-of-living pressures persist and shoppers look for more sustainable choices, op shops have become a practical way for Australians to stretch their budgets while supporting people doing it tough. One hundred per cent of profits go directly to Salvation Army programs.
Shoppers who can't make it into a store can browse the Salvos Stores online thrift store where new pre-loved items are listed daily and delivered across Australia. It brings the op shop experience to anyone, anywhere, with fresh finds arriving every day.
Australians can get involved by donating quality pre-loved goods, shopping in store or through the online thrift store, or volunteering with their local team. Donations can be dropped at any store, and shoppers can find their nearest location or shop the range online at salvosstores.com.au.
About Salvos Stores
Salvos Stores is the retail arm of The Salvation Army in Australia, operating more than 400 stores nationally alongside an online thrift store. For over 130 years, it has recycled and rehomed donated goods to raise funds for The Salvation Army's community programs. One hundred per cent of profits support services addressing hardship across Australia, including food, clothing, shelter and family support.