Thrift & Thrive at the Farm Celebrates 1-year Anniversary

POLAND, Ohio – Thrift & Thrive at the Farm, a resale store that sells new and used donated goods, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.

The store, which offers home goods, holiday items, seasonal merchandise, clothing and antiques, is planning a variety of promotions throughout the next few months to continue the anniversary celebration.

Thrift & Thrive, located at 3279 E. Western Reserve Road, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Jody Cercone, director of operations at Thrift & Thrive, discovered his passion for thrifting while fundraising for his daughter’s mission trip through their church, which led to a seven-year venture called Missions Marketplace in Coitsville. Though the church market eventually closed, Cercone, who was a manufacturing representative in stage and studio lighting, saw potential in the concept.

After retiring, he learned about available space at Barth Farms and launched Thrift & Thrive at the Farm in July 2023. With a steady supply of donated goods, inventory is kept fresh, turning donations into support for organizations making a difference in the Valley.

The store donates a portion of its proceeds monthly to local organizations such as the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, Ohio Valley Adult & Teen Challenge-Youngstown and Youngstown Blue Coats.

“After the church market closed, the flame never extinguished,” Cercone said. “Thrifting has been trending for some time, and I felt if we could do something good as a result, then we would all win.”

Cercone calls it completing the recycling circle when someone donates an item and it is repurposed by someone else.

“Come thrift so others can thrive,” Cercone said.

Pictured at top: Jody Cercone, director of operations at Thrift & Thrive at the Farm.

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.