Poverello 2 Thrift Store Pompano Beach

Poverello 2 Thrift Store Pompano Beach is a thrift store in Pompano Beach, FL, located at 172 N Powerline Rd. It operates as a social enterprise for the Poverello Center, an organization that has served South Florida neighbors living with chronic illness since 1987. The store supports the center’s broader mission of providing nutritious food, essential health services, and basic living necessities to individuals in need. It holds a 4.70 rating based on customer reviews.

The Poverello Center was founded by Father William Collins, who began ministering to local HIV/AIDS patients discharged from hospitals with little support for their continued welfare. The organization delivers the equivalent of more than 2 million weeks of nutritious food to its community. Its mission focuses on a holistic and compassionate approach that includes prevention, health services, and dignity for those affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions. The center’s values emphasize understanding, stewardship, and service, treating all individuals without regard to race, religion, or background. It strives to provide the best available food, tools, and facilities to accomplish its mission, promoting volunteerism and diversity within its staff and community.

The thrift store operates daily from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, with closures on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. It supports the center’s operations by earning operating expenses through social enterprise, allowing resources to be directed toward feeding the poor and sick. The center also offers additional services such as free HIV testing, a syringe exchange program, and cooking classes. Its vision is to ensure that everyone in the community experiences the full health benefits of high-quality, nutritious food, regular exercise, and accessible healthcare.

Customers have rated the business highly, reflecting a positive reputation within the Pompano Beach community. The consistent 4.70 rating underscores the trust and satisfaction of those who have engaged with the store and the services it helps fund.

Poverello 2 Thrift Store Pompano Beach combines retail shopping with charitable impact, offering residents a way to support vital health and food services for vulnerable neighbors in Pompano Beach.