Shop Here First and Save the Planet!
Nothing that is still usable to someone should be discarded. That is the mission of Larry Fisher and Stephanie Koop, who recently co-founded Community Mercantile with the intent to capture more reusable things from the flow of items to the landfill. They want to get them into the hands of people who want and need them - at a very low price. With Community Mercantile’s "reuse, repurpose, and repair” goal, everyone can easily shop sustainably, reduce waste, save money and learn more about managing individual resources and reducing their environmental impact. Community Mercantile is more than just a thrift store. In the near future, workshops will be offered on tool use and repair, appliance maintenance and repair, repurposing and upcycling discarded items into workbenches, tables, wheelbarrows, works of art and more. When you maintain and fix what you have rather than buy new, you contribute less to the landfill thereby reducing pollution. A tool lending library is also coming soon. For those unable to move larger items, pick up and delivery is available for a small fee.
Location
Shoppers can purchase goods at their inviting warehouse location at:
622 Cantrill Avenue (behind the police station between 2nd and 5th Streets).
More Details?
Community Mercantile has been featured recently in local radio and news!
KDRT Davisville radio show
Community Mercantile can also be found on Facebook Marketplace.
What's for Sale?
You can purchase anything you need to furnish an apartment or home including larger items like dining tables, chairs, dressers, and bed frames. There are appliances like microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee makers and vacuum cleaners. Dishes, glasses, mugs, utensils, cooking pots and pans are in good supply. Books, CD’s, and trash cans are bursting their seams. Freshly laundered bedding, curtains, and clothing are in abundance. Home decor like artwork and other odds and ends are scattered throughout the store. Mops, brooms, and household chemicals are also available for purchase.
Grand Opening Event
Sunday, October 30, 1:00 - 3:00 pm (shopping), 3:00 - 5:00 pm (event activities). Learn more.
Hours?
Until the opening event, these are the Mercantile hours.
Wed - Fri: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Sat: 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact?
For further information or to volunteer, visit the website at www.communitymercdavis.org, email Stephanie at admin@communitymercdavis.org, or text 530-379-3070.