Worthwhile Donation Needs for May 2026

Worthwhile Mercantile is moving!

Our time at the little house on Home St was brief but fun, and just what we needed to get our legs underneath us, figure some things out, and find our people. Now we're 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.

Until then we will keep doing our thing on Mondays (3-6) and Saturdays (10-1) at 102 Home St. We still have a lot of donated clothes and food to give out, so if you're in need please come by!

May is going to be a lot of packing up and transporting inventory from storage and the shop, so we're asking that you please hold on to clothing and shoe donations until June 1st, if possible. Food, bedding, and living essentials we will keep accepting as usual!

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Do you have any of these items around the house that you could donate to a good cause? Because we need some stuff!

-Refrigerator with freezer -Rolling shelving/racks -Plastic storage bins with lids

-Folding tables

-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 - Castille 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