The city's Peel Street Vinnies and St John's Op Shop are next in line to open their doors and donation bins to the public once again, from Monday morning.

St Vincent de Paul Society regional director for North West Phil Donnan said not only will the shopfront be open, but the store is actively seeking donations - especially winter goods.

"People have been doing coronavirus clean-outs, and we're ready for it," he said. "Those bags sitting in the garage or in the spare room, bring them on down."

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Mr Donnan said with the weather cooling down, it's perfect timing to welcome the public back.

"We've been finding people have been very enthusiastic about having access to winter clothing like coats, jumpers, blankets, doonas," he said.

The Tamworth store had been renovated during the shutdown.

"The shop is 40 per cent bigger and we're proud to be able to show that off," Mr Donnan said.

Peel Street Vinnies will open with reduced hours due to a lack of volunteers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and Mr Donnan said the organisation would welcome new volunteers with open arms.

Mr Donnan said the aim is to have all Vinnies stores in the New England North West open in the coming weeks.

St John's Op Shop is set to reopen on Monday morning from 9:30am to 12:30pm, as well as on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Carthage Street store is also accepting donations from Monday.

Salvation Army Family Store Tamworth is open for business, but had not announced when it will accept donations again.

Red Cross on Peel Street is back open.

All stores have social distancing requirements in place and many are operating at reduced hours, so it's best to check trading times and rules with each organisation.

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