Mercantile Donation Needs for August 2026

Food

Breakfast Cereal & Oatmeal

Canned Tuna & Chicken

Canned Corn

Canned Fruit

Applesauce

Nuts and Trail Mixes

Pasta Sauce

Tortillas

White Rice

Canned Soup & Chili

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Gravy Mix

Shelf-Stable Whole Milk

Alternative/Nut Milks

Flour

Sugar

Cooking Oils

Jams & Jellies

Condiments - Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard

Special Diet foods - i.e. Gluten-free, Low-sodium, No added sugar

Quinoa, Barley, Millet, Brown Rice

Not Food 

Tiny Toiletries - Annual Drive

Men's T-Shirts

Canned Dog & Cat Food

Dry Cat Food -Opened bags ok!

Toilet Paper

Cleaning Spray

Cleaning Sponges

Large Trash Bags

Plastic Baggies - all sizes

Dish Soap

Dishwasher Tabs/Powder Bar Soap

Q-tips

Deodorant

Bath Towels

Kitchen Towels

Reusable Shopping & Tote Bags

The 'Not Right Now, Thanks" list:

Spaghetti Noodles

Black Beans

Green Beans

Cold Weather Clothes & Shoes

Clothes Hangers

Yogurt Containers

Bed Pillows

Cleaning supplies and toiletries more than 1/4 used

Kitchen supplies, dishes, utensils

Appliances

Toys

Books

Crafts

Home Decor

Furniture

Car Seats