Eastern Passage Community Fridge

We are so grateful for our community! Go check out The Pop-Up Thrift Co. 💛

A new thrift store in Eastern Passage, N.S., known as Pop-Up Thrift Co., has been opened by three sisters and is giving back to the community.

The store is run by three sisters, Rachel Romkey, Jami Sutton, and Nicole Fellows, who wanted to bring something new to the area. Their thrift store was built on the belief that everyone deserves access to affordable items.

Co-founder Rachel Romkey shared that, as a single mother of two kids, she understands the challenges of rising prices. They have tried to price everything as low and fairly as possible at the thrift store. While the thrift store was officially launched last month, it had been growing and running from a garbage bag to a closed-in trailer before the store opened.

Romkey says, apart from clothes, the thrift store features many other treasures, such as household items, books, and VHS tapes for families searching for a bit of nostalgia. The children of the three sisters are also involved in running the thrift store, as they help organize donations and put clothes out on the floor.

A portion of the proceeds from the thrift store sales goes back into the community. While the three sisters have been donating to the Eastern Passage Community Fridge for the past few months, they hope to expand support to other organizations across Halifax Regional Municipality as the business grows.

Source: Stephanie Tsicos, CTV News

🌟 Community Shout-Out 🌟

A huge shout-out to Kara Galant, a Grade 12 student whose compassion and dedication are making a real difference in our community!

Kara recently organized a 10-day period product drive, collecting essential menstrual hygiene products to support those experiencing period poverty. Thanks to her hard work and the generosity of those who contributed, these much-needed items were donated to the Eastern Passage Food Security Society.

Initiatives like Kara's help ensure that everyone in our community has access to basic necessities while raising awareness about an important issue that often goes unnoticed.

Thank you, Kara, for your leadership, kindness, and commitment to helping others. Your efforts are an inspiring example of how one person can create positive change in their community. 💜👏

📣 Shout out to Kara! ❤️

We’re proud to support Kara as she takes on Period Equity as her community leadership project for the EPCBFA Bursary Program.

Today she’s at Pharmachoice in Eastern Passage collecting menstrual products for the Eastern Passage Community Fridge and helping raise awareness about period poverty in our community.

If you’re out and about, stop by and show her some support! Every donation helps make a difference. 💕

🧴🪥 Community Donation Drive 🪥🧴

The 1st Eastern Passage Guide Pathfinder Unit will be collecting personal care items on Tuesday, June 9th from 6:30–7:30 PM at the Eastern Passage
Community Fridge (1807 Caldwell Road).

This collection is part of the Pathfinders' year-end service project, focused on supporting members of our community who may need a little extra help. Donations of items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and other personal care essentials are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for helping our Pathfinders make a positive impact in our community and supporting the Community Fridge! 💙

🌱 BIG NEWS FOR EASTERN PASSAGE! 🌱

Thanks to Gro for Good, Scotts Lawn CA, Tree Canada / Arbres Canada, Eastern Passage - Cow Bay Firefighters Association and Ocean View Manor Foundation, a new garden is taking root at Ocean View Continuing Care Centre—and it's about so much more than growing vegetables.

The Eastern Passage Food Security Society and Ocean View are partnering to create a vibrant garden space that will:

🥕 Grow fresh food for our Community Fridge
👵 Connect seniors with youth, families, and volunteers
🌞 Promote health, wellness, and outdoor activity
🤝 Strengthen community connections right here in Eastern Passage

Imagine residents sharing gardening wisdom with children, neighbours working side-by-side, and fresh produce helping local families access healthy food.

Now we need YOUR help!

We're looking for:
🔨 Volunteers
🪴 Garden supplies and materials
💚 Financial sponsors and donors

Want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you!
📧 [email protected]

Together, we're growing food, friendships, and a stronger community. 🌱❤️

STAY TUNED FOR OUR GRAND OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT! The garden is already taking shape!

✨Community Shoutout!✨

A huge thank you to No Frills for their generous donation and continued support of our community initiatives. ❤️

Your kindness and commitment to helping local families and organizations make a meaningful difference. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing partnership and for always stepping up to support those in need.🥫

Thank you for investing in our community and helping make Eastern Passage a stronger, more caring place for everyone. 💛

✨ Community Shoutout! ✨

A huge shout out to the amazing Girl Guides in Eastern Passage, especially our Embers unit, who are hard at work on their Community Action Badge! 💙✨

As part of their journey in making a meaningful impact, they organized a stuff a tent event this past weekend to support local families and help strengthen our community. It’s inspiring to see these young leaders showing kindness, compassion, and the true spirit of service. 🥫❤️

Every donation—big or small—can make a difference! Thank you to everyone who supports these incredible girls as they learn the power of giving back and creating positive change.

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Happening Tomorrow!

Come support local youth and the community fridge on a beautiful Spring day! ☀️

Join us at The MoM Society Spring Artisans Market as our second event to launch our mobile food trailer 🌸🛍️

📅 Saturday, May 2nd
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Island View High
1853 Caldwell Rd, Eastern Passage

Come out to support local youth and help make a difference in our community 💛 We’ll be collecting pantry items to support those in need.

✨ Bonus! For every food item you donate, you’ll receive an extra ticket for the door prize draw! The more you give, the more chances you have to win 🎉

Bring a friend, shop local, and help us fill our community with kindness. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌷