Mary’s Closet Thrift Shop is ready for the holiday season!

Christmas is just around the corner, and Mary’s Closet is full of seasonal surprises and bargains. From stand-up Santas to decorations to a variety of gift items, the Thrift Shop operated by Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church has them all…and at bargain prices.

Located on the corner of 4th and Warren Avenue in the basement of the Old Rectory, Mary’s Closet is becoming the place a variety of winter clothes and gift items. Shop Manager, Darlene Pereira says, “You would be surprised at the amount and the scope of what have. When I put out the Christmas items the shop takes on a completely new atmosphere.” At the moment Darlene has stocked the shop with winter clothes, jackets, and coats as well.

Mary’s Closet is one of the newest of many thrift shops managed by Episcopal Churches throughout the state. All the proceeds from the shops go directly to the ministry of the churches involved. Fr. Al Marcetti, vicar of St. Mary’s, says that the need for assistance with food is always an issue in East Providence at this time of the year. “We keep our prices low so that the community to find what they need. Proceeds from Mary’s Closet help fund this important ministry.”