The initiative is calling on people in the area to shop preloved throughout the month and to donate any clothes they no longer need or wear.
Phillippa Clark (pictured), manager of the Station Road branch, says:
“September is always a busy time for us in the shop, but also a fun time. We get lots of people coming in who might not have considered buying pre-loved clothes before, but who have heard about Second Hand September and decided to have a look. They are always surprised by the quality and variety that we have in our branch.
“This year, we are hoping that even more people in Port Talbot come in to have a browse and hopefully they’ll bring some of their own clothes to donate at the same time. We are always looking for donations at Station Road. “
Sarah Rees, Head of Oxfam Cymru, adds:
“We rely on quality donations throughout the year, but during September, we especially need a wide selection of clothes to keep the rails in our Welsh shops full. Second Hand September is an opportunity for people across Cymru to think about how they shop, and the impact this is having on the planet.
“Shopping and donating preloved clothes are such easy ways to be kind to the planet and everyone on it. I hope people across Wales check out their local Oxfam shop, especially if they’ve never been in before, and use September as a great excuse to have a wardrobe clear-out for charity. “
Find your local Oxfam shop at: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shops/
