East Melbourne General Store in East Melbourne, Victoria | Convenience store

East Melbourne General Store

Locality: East Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9417 2871

Address: 53 Hotham Street 3002 East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.eastmelbournegeneralstore.com

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25.01.2022 Confused about current restrictions ? This might help

25.01.2022 Hey East Melbourne Folks - Stay up to date with happenings in the neighbourhood by connecting with the East Melbourne Group facebook page. Includes updates from EMERG (East Melbourne Emergency Response Group) and news which concerns us all.

25.01.2022 reminder to help out please ;

24.01.2022 this is why we distance in store. . . .

23.01.2022 Plenty of warm smiles ready and waiting to bring you cheer on these dark days. Take care everyone.

23.01.2022 Serving Cow, almond, soy or oat milk options . . . Which do you choose ?

22.01.2022 Lost Cat - Much loved moggy is breaching lockdown and must go home !! Can you help ? If you see Simba please let us know.

20.01.2022 Essentials can be luxurious too - you do need to keep your hands clean. Now stocking the gorgeous Sapon range of handmade soaps in store, $4.50.

20.01.2022 Former owners, Anna & Norm, are keeping busy . . . .

20.01.2022 The shop might be shut for Easter - but our hearts are always open - if you are hungry or lonely, message me. I can help. Back to dispense smiles and laughter on Tuesday. Hang in there - but if you cant wait dont be shy. Isolation only needs to be physical - we are and always will be an essential service.

16.01.2022 Keep those hands (& bums) clean - everything back in stock

16.01.2022 Now available In store

16.01.2022 Very happy to announce that cafe seating resumes tomorrow, with only minor changes to keep us all healthy and safe. xx

15.01.2022 Im pleased to report that we are an Essential Service and will continue to trade throughout the Stage 1 Shut down. We are enforcing DHHS recommended guidelines for social distancing and sanitisation. Stock continues to be delivered daily, coffee machine is serving takeaways and all your essential groceries (incl Tim-tams & wine) remain. Onward and upward. With all our love.

15.01.2022 This problem of Supermarket control is not only effecting small operators like the General Store, but also Charities such as this one which is close to my heart.

14.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day ! I cant give my mum a hug this year - but I can give out endless cheer in store. Happy day to all the Mothers of East Melbourne and thanks to The Chocolate Box we have lots of delicious treats to share.

14.01.2022 An original May Gibbs drawing from 1919 which she drew for the Spanish Flu epidemic. More history: www.lookingback.org

13.01.2022 BUSINESS AS USUAL The East Melbourne General Store continues to trade as usual throughout the next Stage of restrictions. We remain open 7 days, 7:30am to 7:30pm (8:30am on Sundays). We continue to provide all the necessities and let us know if there is anything special you need us to get in for you. Reminder it is a condition of entry to wear a mask. No exceptions.... Thank you all for your care and support. See more

12.01.2022 At dawn we will remember, at 7:30am we will be ready to serve you.

10.01.2022 Guaranteed to cheer you up

10.01.2022 Well be staying home over Easter. Closed Good Friday to Easter Monday. Keep Safe. Rest up - see you after the break.

10.01.2022 STAY HOME STAY HEALTHY SHOP LOCAL What do you need ?

09.01.2022 5 years today !! Happy Birthday to us. Thank you for your support and friendship.5 years today !! Happy Birthday to us. Thank you for your support and friendship.

07.01.2022 East Melbourne General Store is here to help. Connecting those who can help, with those who need it. I love our little neighbourhood and the love & kindness thats spreading way faster than the virus.

07.01.2022 Buy your pack tomorrow

06.01.2022 I apologise that none of my stockists can get hold of sanitiser. (sign the petition I posted in earlier post to remedy this) Soon to be stocking sanitiser produced by our Coffee supplier, St.Ali. Here is link that can help you get your germy hands on some.... https://www.broadsheet.com.au//here-bunch-places-you-still Reminder that washing with soap for 20 seconds is still better way to remove virus germs from hands. we warn against testing out your DYI alchemy skills - this clip explains why. https://www.telegraph.co.uk//watch-make-hand-sanitiser-sh/

04.01.2022 PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND SHARE We have all the essentials you need to stay home - bread, milk, eggs, chocolate, wine, pasta - even toilet paper, but what we dont have is normalcy. I am petitioning the ACCC to stop the duopoly of Coles and Woolies from the inequitable distribution of wholesale supplies. Whilst the majors cope with the logistic issues of shifting stock from warehouses packed to the roof - my wholesalers stocks are remain low. I, and all independent food... retailers, need to be able to stock the store to full capacity to protect locals from needing to go further afield to supermarkets. Many are vulnerable and elderly, do not drive. If government is taking isolation measures seriously to prevent the spread, this pressing matter must be formally addressed. See more

04.01.2022 This is what Ive been saying , seems my cries to the ACCC & local Member might have been heard. https://www.abc.net.au//corner-stores-supermarket/12144552

03.01.2022 PLANTS SALE General Store is now also a nursery ! Brighten your home, gift some love in a pot or buy yourself something living to nurture. New stock delivered each week.

03.01.2022 SUMMER JOB AVAILABLE for Junior Student Every Sunday 9:30am - 2pm (plus additional casual shifts) Spread the word > > >... https://startsat60.com//corner-stores-australian-nostalgia

03.01.2022 Local Artist Alissa Duke stopped by to capture our Corona Bear. To admire more of her work : https://www.flickr.com//alissaduke/albums/72157714057622178

02.01.2022 Christmas has arrived at the store.

02.01.2022 This birthday we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on East Melbourne General Store : The pandemic cemented the importance of the East Melbourne General Store to the East Melbourne community. Overnight the store went from an insignificant little shop of convenience to an "Essential Service. Panic buying saw an influx of tradies and passers-by descending on the store to stock up on essentials like pasta and toilet paper. Customers would cold-call to see if we had rice and others...Continue reading

01.01.2022 WE HAVE TOILET PAPER - but not any ordinary emergency stuff - only the good stuff, from Social Bums - 100% sustainable made from bamboo, 100% biodegradable, recycled AND Social Enterprise with 50% profits going to help the homeless and marginalised members of our local community. Take a look at their website to see the great work the organisations they support do and will continue doing to address this COVID-19 crisis.