Mercantile Donation Needs for October 2026

4 days ago

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Food

Canned Tuna & Chicken

Hearty Soups & Chili

Canned Veggies, esp Corn & Spinach

Canned Fruit

Breakfast Cereal & Oatmeal

Pasta Sauce

Butter/Margarine

Tortillas

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Pasta Packets/Boxes

Boxed Meals

Gravy Mix

Pancake Mix

Pancake Syrup

Shelf-Stable Whole Milk

Alternative Nut Milks

Flour / Masa

Cooking Oils

Condiments and Spices

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

Quinoa, Barley, Millet

Not Food

Shampoo

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Bar Soap

Canned Dog & Cat Food

Dry Dog & Cat Food -Opened bags ok!

Toilet Paper

Large Trash Bags

Q-tips

Bath & Kitchen Towels

Sheet sets (without significant stains)

Reusable Shopping & Tote Bags

The 'Not Right Now, Thanks" list:

Summer Clothes and Sandals

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