Participating Houses of Worship
Beth Israel Jewish Congregation
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
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 six 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.
The Nearly New Shop
Recognized Vern Elarth, Head Counter
for his 15+ years of service
2025 SUMMER Shop Hours
May 15 thru September 9
The Nearly New Shop, 1515A Sun City Center Plaza (Rear), summer hours are as follows:
Sales Days: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Closed on Wednesdays
Donation Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon
When you shop at the Nearly New Shop, you are helping generate proceeds that go towards grants and scholarships distributed by the Interfaith Social Action Council of Sun City Center. The Council has operated the thrift store with its wonderful volunteers for over 54+ years.
Proceeds are used to support local nonprofit programs such as food banks and emergency assistance programs at St. Vincent de Paul at St. Anne (Ruskin) and Prince of Peace (SCC); 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.
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 multiple 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.