Worthwhile Donation Needs for May 2026

Worthwhile Mercantile is moving!

We will soon be ready to set up the next iteration of the Mercantile - in a warehouse space at 1007 S Pacific Highway in South Talent.

The Mercantile will be closed from May 23rd - May 31 so we can get moved and set up in our new digs, then we'll re-open on Monday June 1st at 3 pm.

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Do you have any of these items around the house that you could donate to a good cause? Any of them would be very useful to the Mercantile as we grow into the new space.

-Rolling shelving/racks -Clothing racks -Baskets and containers to hold items on shelves

Your donation is tax-deductible. Please email Tammy tammy@worthwhiletalent.org or text 541-890-0981 with questions or to arrange a time to drop off. Thank you!

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Here is what is in highest demand and lowest supply in inventory right now:

Food

Whole Grains - Quinoa, Barley, Millet, Brown Rice

Nuts

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

Healthy Pop Popcorn

Dried Fruit

Canned Fruit

Canned Spinach

Shelf-Stable Whole Milk

Alternative/Nut Milks

Coffee & Tea

Pancake & Biscuit Mix

Pancake Syrup

Flour

Masa

Sugar & Brown Sugar

Pasta Sauce

Salad Dressing

Jams & Jellies

Condiments - Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard

Herbs & Spices

Not Food

Deodorant

Sunblock

Shampoo & Conditioner

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes

Baby Wipes

Liquid Dish Soap

Dishwasher Tabs or Detergent

Bulk/Gallon Items for Refill Station - Castile Soap, Body Soap, Shampoo

Canned Dog & Cat Food

Trash Bags - all sizes

Plastic Baggies - all sizes

Bath Towels

Sheet Sets

Reusable Shopping & Tote Bags

Please do NOT donate these items right now:

Anything that expired in 2025 or prior

Egg Cartons

Yogurt Containers

Garbanzo Beans

Winter clothes/shoes

Clothing Hangers

Used Makeup

Cleaning supplies and toiletries more than 1/4 used Kitchen supplies, dishes, utensils

Small Appliances

Toys

Books

Crafts

Home Decor

Furniture

Car Seats

Pillows