See Donation List. We believe reuse is a critical strategy to extend the life of products, reduce waste in our landfills, and contribute to the circular economy. Since opening in 1991, the Last Chance Mercantile has been serving the community and the planet. The Last Chance Mercantile sells goods that have either been donated or salvaged. Annually, over 600 tons of material destined for the landfill are given a “last chance” when they are sold at the store. Since 2021, when VTC relaunched LCM, we have employed 12 veterans and counting. The positive impact of your support of VTC's programs cannot be overstated - support through donations, volunteering, shopping, and donations are all critically important to our organization. Your support not only assists these veterans, it also benefits the community by offering wonderful and unique items at low prices, and helps our planet, by diverting waste and encouraging reuse. Last Chance Mercantile: People. Planet.