Thrift Shop and Nook

In 1966, a group of women who were members of the newly established mission in Poway decided to have a rummage sale. This went well, but there was a sizable amount of unsold goods, which prompted their further decision to set up a thrift shop. This shop was much different to the store we see today in the Carriage Center on Poway Road. In the beginning goods were moved by wheelbarrow and “ ankle express”, also devoted husbands and enthusiastic ladies made many improvements to the stores. For many years the shop was in Old Poway and in 1982 the WSB organized a formal Thrift Shop Board. We currently have 2 full time managers and 2 part time truck drivers, and about 100 enthusiastic volunteers, (not all belong to St. Bart's), who enjoy working there. There is also “The Nook”, our on campus store, run by volunteers and open at the Saturday 5 pm service and Sunday mornings, between services. As the shop has entered it's fifth decade it has seen many changes, but we have one faithful lady, Eileen Littlefield, who was there in the beginning and can still be found working in the back room! There has been outreach to the community after the Firestorms of 2003 and 2007. This is a continuing ministry which provides outreach to many organizations.

Today the shop is located in the Carriage Center at 12845 Poway Road, is managed by 2 full time managers, has 2 part time truck drivers and about 100 enthusiastic volunteers. There is also ”The Nook” our on campus store. This ministry provides outreach to many community organizations.

Thrift Shop Hours
Monday – Saturday
9:30 AM to 4:00PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Nook Hours
Sunday Only 8:00 AM to 11:45AM - On campus

Berniece Dufour
Or
Nina Zettinger
nzettinger@stbartschurch.org
858-487-2159 X305

Located at # 12845 Poway Rd
858-486-2110
Manager Laurie Wathen