What We Need and Don't Need at the Mercantile for July 2026

Food

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

Quinoa, Barley, Millet, Brown Rice

Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal & Oatmeal

Healthy Snacks

Tortillas

1-Pot Boxed Meals

Canned Fruit

Canned Spinach

Shelf-Stable Whole Milk

Alternative/Nut Milks

Coffee

Flour

Sugar

Masa

Salad Dressing

Jams & Jellies

Pancake & Biscuit Mix

Pancake Syrup

Condiments - Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard

Herbs & Spices

Not Food 

Trash Bags - all sizes

Plastic Baggies - all sizes

Deodorant

Q-tips

Sunblock

Shampoo & Conditioner

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes

Liquid Dish Soap

Dishwasher Tabs/Powder

Canned Dog & Cat Food

Bath Towels

Bed Sheets

Reusable Shopping & Tote Bags (not paper)

Jars with lids

The 'Not Right Now, Thanks" list:

Cooler Weather Clothes & Shoes

Clothes Hangers

Yogurt Containers

Paper Bags

Bed Pillows

Cleaning supplies and toiletries more than 1/4 used

Expired Foods

Kitchen supplies, dishes, utensils

Appliances

Toys

Books

Crafts

Home Decor

Furniture

Car Seats