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

Opening on
   March 2nd, 2026  
102 Home St
Talent, OR 
(between Community Center and Talent Library)

Open Mondays 3-6 
& Saturdays 10-1

What You Can Get at
Worthwhile Mercantile:

Shelf-Stable Foods 

Clothing & Shoes

Bedding

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 has created a more-than-food Pantry

 What This Is All About:  

  • Access to basic living essentials in Talent

  • Replacing scarcity with everyday acts of care

  • Local leadership

  • Dignity and trust over gatekeeping

  • Responsiveness to local needs 

  • Connection and contribution

Yes We Need  Donations! 

Non-Perishable Food  - Nothing that requires a fridge/freezer 

Clothing & Shoes - Nothing that requires repair

Bedding & Blankets - Not stained

Towels - Bath & kitchen

Toilet Paper & Paper Towels

Toiletries & Personal Care - Labelled

Pet Food & Supplies - Opened bags ok

Cleaning Supplies - Slightly used ok

Books, Board & Card Games 

Bottled Water

Shop Supplies:  Storage Bins, Storage Racks, Clothing Hangers

 

 NOT ACCEPTING:
(not yet anyway, maybe someday) 
 

Produce & Refrigerated Foods

Toys & Stuffed Animals

Cribs or Car Seats

Sports Equipment

Furniture

Home Decor

Kitchenware

Stained/Torn Items

Anything left outside the shop overnight

 

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.  

We're not super picky about it, but please keep in mind that having to launder clothes and bedding will cost us money and it would be great if you could do that before donating. Thank you! 

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.  

 
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