New Family Store for Timaru

The new Washdyke Family Store in Timaru opened on 24 September. The original Timaru Family Store on Wai-iti Road remains open while the new Family Store, located in Washdyke on Hilton Highway, is in a highly visible and accessible location on the main route through Timaru.

‘We are already attracting travelling customers who are passing through,’ says Sharon Breakwell, Canterbury South Area Family Store manager.

The opening of a larger Family Store in Timaru has been a long-term goal, with suitable premises being sought for more than seven years.

Opening day was a community celebration including Timaru Corps member along with Family Store managers across the region. ‘We have received very positive feedback from the public, and donations are steadily increasing as more people become aware of the store,’ shares Sharon.

The Washdyke team, led by team leader Jan Hogg, along with Dale McKay, Fiona Austin, Cheyenne O’Neill and logistics drivers Jonathan Hines and David Wijnveld, put in an enormous amount of work preparing the store for opening.

‘I am extremely proud of our new Washdyke Family Store and the team behind it. We are excited about the opportunities it will create for our community and look forward to seeing the store continue to grow and make a positive difference in the years ahead,’ adds Sharon.