Free food and essentials - with a side of community connection - for our neighbors in Talent who need a little extra support.

Opening June 1, 2026 in our new location!

1007 S Pacific Hwy
Unit E

3 doors down from Plectrum Music

Mondays 3-6
& Saturdays 10-1

What You Can Get at
Worthwhile Mercantile:

Food

Clothing & Shoes

Sheets & Blankets

Pet Food

Personal Care

Household Supplies

All items are community-donated. Selection varies and specific items may not always be available.

Talent needs more than food, so Worthwhile Talent created a More-Than-Food Pantry

What Worthwhile Is All About:

Access to basic living essentials for everyone in Talent
Replacement of scarcity with everyday acts of care
Local leadership
Dignity and trust over gatekeeping
Community connection and contribution
Real-time responsiveness to the needs of Talentonians

Yes We Need Donations!

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Worthwhile is a 100% independent and volunteer-run free store that relies on community donations of food and new & used goods. Worthwhile Talent, Inc is a 501(c)(3) so your donations are tax-deductible! Just let us know you'll need a receipt when you drop off.

Donations are accepted during Open Hours on Mondays and Saturdays.

If you're unsure if we'll take something or not, call or text us at 541-890-0981

Please DO NOT DROP OFF anything outside when no one is there! This is very important for preventing rodents, waste and dump fees. We will not be able to give out items that are left outside the shop overnight.

We also happily accept help with the operational costs via monetary donations. Donated funds go to utilities, storage rent, laundry and retail supplies, etc. as well as toward the purchase of inventory when supply is low on essentials or when there is an urgent need.