New Thrift Store in Carberry

Local Journalism Initiative

April 30, 2024 at 2:50 p.m.·2 min read

In November of 2023 Carberry welcomed a long awaited thrift store to Main Street. In the past the hard working dedicated members of the IODE De Winton, the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire chapter that were formed in Carberry in October of 1914. The IODE dedicated many years to provide our bi annual traditional rummage sale. This group as with many others in our community were struggling with an aging membership and were unable to resurrect after Covid.

Joanne Cooper-Brown came to Canada with her young family five years ago. And in April her and her four children bought a home in Carberry to make our community their home. As a life long thrifter she recognized a need for a thrift store. So in true Jo fashion she leaped and aquired a space in a heritage building on Main Street formerly known as the Carberry Fabric Shop.

A request for donations on social media soon had Cooper-Brown drowning in donations and packing her garage with bags. Realizing the support for her idea was growing she decided to work with the Carberry and Area Community Foundation to donate proceeds after expenses to the foundation. The store has grown quickly with people traveling from far and wide for a great deal. As donations began piling in volunteers stepped in to help. This little thrift store has become a valuable part of the revitalization of our heritage Main Street providing many people with a cheerful place to volunteer their time. Jo and her volunteers work hard to keep up with the gracious donations and offer a friendly welcoming atmosphere for your thrifting adventures. Make sure to stroll by and admire the beautiful window displays and stop in for a visit at Spruce n Spud Thrift store 29 Main Street open Tuesday to Saturday.

Jolene Balciunas, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Neepawa Banner & Press

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