Thrift Stores in Rome, GA

“I remember going to Penny Annie’s as a teenager to get school clothes because my mom couldn’t afford name-brand clothes for all of us. Even back then, the owner was always so kind to us—and today reminded me that some things never change. ♥

I was shopping today, and she didn’t know that the man who had come in with me was my brother. He’s a little rough around the edges, but we’re working on that. He asked her if she had any boots that might fit him because he’s starting a new job cutting grass.

She told him, “Give me one second, and I’ll look out back.”

A few minutes later, she came back with a really nice pair of boots and told him he could have them. She stood there talking with him about his new job and then even gave him a nice pair of boot socks to go with them.

After he walked outside, I went up to the counter and told her, “Thank you for being so kind to him. That man you just gave those boots to is my brother.”

I told her that I remembered coming into her store as a kid when my family didn’t have a lot, and she was always so kind to us then, too.

All these years later, she’s still showing people that same kindness. You never know what someone is going through or how much a simple act of kindness can mean to them.

Penny Annie’s will forever be my favorite small-town business. ♥ Supporting small businesses means supporting people like this—and our community is blessed to have her.”

“This would make MaMa Jean cringe if she knew I were sharing this publicly, but I hope it’ll maybe help others-in some way. I’ve had bags-MOUNDS OF BAGS-of clothes my child’s outgrown for, well honestly, a few years now. I’ve not been able to drive myself, so it’s hard to get out for necessary trips, much less with ALL the donation stuff in tow. I once called to have it picked up, but I realize, it’s no longer feasible for charities to pick up. I’ve attempted multiple times to call charities closer to my home, closer to the old downtown area, to no avail. I even tried calling several again today. Yet, I had a way to take it, and it was pretty much today or never. Do, the last place I called to beg them to take my ten back trash bags full of clothes and toys my kid had barely used, I got a sweet vice on the other end telling me “sure, c’mon!. Have a blessed day!” And I couldn’t hardly believe that they’d actually accept the stuff I know I could sell, some return to stores, but I want it to benefit others in need, and most of all-be used for the glory of God. I’ve donated to many charities who understandably weren’t accepting whatever I had at a given time, but Providence was happy to accept, and the people who I met today were grateful but obviously not in business for the money-they were there for the same reasons I was. I hope they can use the stuff I took and it will go to those in need or the proceeds from the sale will go towards God’s glory. That’s what it’s all about. Thank you, Ms. Angela and Providence!”

“I called them spur of the moment they met me outside almost immediately they give quite a few groceries and I never could have asked them to be any nicer they were wonderful”

“I found a children's desk that matches my childhood dresser. Reasonable price here and great help from staff. The grand children will get much use from this.”

“Absolutely.Love this store.Find good quality, clothing and household items.Reasonably priced very friendly staff and the cashiers are just so pleasantly.Recommend shopping at this location”