Who We Are
The Interfaith Action Council and Nearly New Shop have been a force for good in the South Shore area for decades. Our store serves the community as a friendly and welcoming place to shop for bargains and a place to see friends and neighbors.
The Interfaith Social Action Council of Sun City Center strives to enhance and improve the lives of the persons and organizations within the South Shore community. The cooperation of seven churches and one synagogue, the dedicated Nearly New Volunteers, our caring donors, and our faithful customers, has made funding possible for a wide variety of community programs and student scholarships.
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Christmas in July
During the month of July, the Nearly New Shop will be holding a “Christmas in July” special sale. The shop has a special holiday department filled with Christmas ornaments, lights, décor and collectibles as well as decorations for other year-round holidays too. Additional departments will offer jewelry, women’s and men’s clothing, purses, décor, housewares and craft supplies with special store discounts.
The Nearly New Shop, 1515A Sun City Center Plaza (Rear), is open in the summer for shopping on Saturdays from 8 until Noon. When people shop at the Nearly New Shop, they are helping generate proceeds that go towards grants and scholarships made through the Interfaith Social Action Council of Sun City Center. The Council has operated the thrift store with its wonderful volunteers for over 50 years.
Proceeds are used to support local nonprofit programs such as food banks and emergency assistance programs at St. Vincent de Paul at Prince of Peace (SCC) and St. Anne (Ruskin), Our Lady’s Pantry, Tampa YMCA’s Veggie Van (Wimauma), Andy’s Kitchen, God’s Dogs, Center4Life, SCC Emergency Squad, SCC Security Patrol, SCC Samaritans, Wimauma Boys and Girls Club, and public-school curriculum resources for Summerfield and Collins Elementary Schools.
The Council also awards scholarships to dozens of seniors graduating from local high schools who are furthering their education at an accredited college, university or trade school. Donations of new or gently used goods are welcome on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 until 1:00 pm.
Our Mission
The Council's motivating force is ensuring the general welfare of the entire Sun City Center Community. Our primary mission is supporting programs and activities that enrich the lives of all our residents. Our principal purpose is to supply help where it is needed.
Over the years, the cooperation of nine houses of worship, dedicated Nearly New Shop volunteers, caring donors, and faithful customers of the Nearly New Shop have made possible the funding of a wide variety of community programs and student scholarships.
The Council's motivating force is ensuring the general welfare of the entire Sun City Center community. Our primary mission is supporting programs and activities that enrich the lives of all our residents. Our principal purpose is to provide help where it is needed.
Hours of Operation
The shop is open for sales between 8 a.m. and noon Wednesdays and Saturdays from September through May, and Saturdays only during June, July, and August. Small denominations of dollar bills ($20 dollar bills, tens and ones) or checks are welcomed in order to quickly complete a transaction. No credit cards.
Donations are accepted Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm. Please place donations in grocery carts outside the entrance and knock to let us know that donations are there. Cash donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for shopping, donating, and supporting Interfaith and its Nearly New Store. Call 813-642-9099 for help.
NOTE: We do NOT accept furniture, computers, TVs and other large electronics.