Worthwhile Donation Needs for April 2026

Hello friends! This is a list of what items we will be most happy about receiving this month. That doesn't mean we won't take other stuff! We definitely need other stuff! It just means these are what are in high demand but low supply as we head into early summer.

Donations can be brought to the Mercantile (102 Home St) on Mondays 3-6 or Saturdays 10-1.

FOOD

Canned Fruit

Canned Spinach

Canned Olives

Dried Fruit

Whole Grains - Quinoa, Barley, Millet, Brown Rice

Special Diet items - i.e. gluten-free, low-sodium, no added sugar

Shelf-Stable Whole Milk

Nut Milks

Tea & Coffee

Pancake & Biscuit Mix

Flour & Masa

Pasta Sauce

Cooking Oil

Salad Dressing

Vinegar

Sugar & Brown Sugar

Jams & Jelly

Condiments - Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard, Pickles

Pancake Syrup

Herbs & Spices -  Salt & Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, Cinnamon

Bottled Water Notes on food:

-We cannot take perishable foods such as refrigerated or frozen items at this time. -We cannot take bulk foods or homemade items. Food items must be labelled and have an expiration date visible.

-Opened packages are accepted if items inside are individually wrapped, i.e. granola bars, tea bags, hot cocoa packets.

PERSONAL CARE:

Deodorant

Sunblock Chapstick

Shampoo & Conditioner

Hair Styling Products

Soap - All kinds

Toothbrushes

Adult Briefs Bulk/Gallon Items for Refill Station

Notes on Personal Care:

-We cannot take any hygiene products that are not labelled.

-We WILL take most products that have been opened and only slightly used, like lotions and shampoos.

-We can also take most items in an opened package if the items are individually wrapped, i.e. menstrual supplies.

HOUSEHOLD:

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes

Baking Soda

Dishwasher Detergent/Tabs

Laundry Detergent/Pods/Sheets

Liquid Dish Soap

Trash Bags - all sizes

Plastic Baggies - all sizes

Bulk/Gallon Items for Refill Station

Notes on Household Products:

-We cannot take any cleaning products that are not labelled.

-We WILL take products that have been opened and only slightly used, such as cleaning sprays and dish soap. Please do not donate if a significant amount has been used.

CLOTHING:

T-shirts

Tank Tops

Shorts

Sandals

Kids' clothes

Notes on Clothing and Shoes:

-Please do not donate stained, torn, or bad-smelling clothing. If it must be washed or repaired before anyone would take it, please launder/fix before donating.

-We cannot take clothing that has been left outside our shop overnight.

-Please keep cold weather items like heavy coats and snow boots until we get closer to the fall season.

OTHER:

Canned Dog & Cat Food

Dog & Cat Toys and Supplies

Used Sunglasses

Reusable Shopping & Tote Bags

Clean Mason Jars with Lids for Refill Station

ITEMS WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING RIGHT NOW:

Canned Garbanzo Beans

Furniture

Pillows

Car Seats

Used Makeup

Sporting Equipment

Toys & Stuffed Animals

Kitchenware/Dishes/Appliances

Home Decor

Thank you for supporting your neighbors and Worthwhile Mercantile! This little shop wouldn't exist without you.