Bargain hungry shoppers set to snap up a deal

PAULA HULBURT paula@topsouthmedia.co.nz

Marlborough shoppers are being given the chance to shop for a good cause and grab a bargain in the process.

An array of preloved quality women’s clothes, shoes and accessories will be up for grabs at the SHE Shops event later this month.

And all money raised will be donated to the Marlborough Community Food Bank, which is finding itself under more pressure than ever before.

Organisers from SHE Connects hope bargain hunters will sup- port the fun event.

Marlborough Foodbank Manager Wynnie Cosgrove says the service is seeing more people needing help as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.

“Most of the families we see have at least one person in work,” she says.

“All it takes is just one unexpected bill.”

With items going up for grabs for just a dollar, shoppers keen to catch a good deal will be delighted.

Elim Church’s Suzanne Hatch says the price is kept deliberately low so the benefits are twofold.

‘We did discuss raising the price but we want people to be able to buy things.

“By keeping costs low, it’s more affordable and more people benefit, including the food bank.”

Donations are also needed to support the fundraiser.

Preloved donations in great condition can be dropped off at Elim Church foyer from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March between 8.30am and 5pm.

The sale will be held on March 25 at the Elim Church Hall on Burleigh Road in Blenheim between 2pm and 4pm. Entry is $2.