One Heart Stories: The Mix Mercantile — Rebuilding Sulphur’s Main Street
In the heart of downtown Sulphur, Oklahoma, The Mix Mercantile has long been a hub where creativity and community converge. Filled with gifts, home décor, apparel, and locally made treasures, it’s the kind of small-town store that represents everything Heart on Main Street stands for: local ownership, personal connection, and the belief that Main Streets are the heartbeat of their communities.
But on April 27, 2024, that heartbeat was nearly silenced.
A powerful EF-3 tornado tore through Sulphur, flattening businesses, damaging homes, and devastating the downtown district. The Mix Mercantile was among those hit hardest. The once-vibrant storefront, which had welcomed shoppers for years, was left in ruins, its walls crumbled and windows shattered. In just a few moments, years of hard work and dedication were gone.
For the owners of The Mix Mercantile, the loss was overwhelming. Like many small business owners, after a disaster, they faced difficult questions about how or even if they could rebuild. But the people of Sulphur are resilient. The community came together immediately, determined to support the local businesses that give their town its character and charm.
When Heart on Main Street learned of the devastation, we knew we wanted to help. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, we made a $10,000 monetary donation in July 2024 to support the rebuilding efforts. The funds helped The Mix Mercantile cover crucial expenses, including repairs, restocking, and restarting operations.
But support didn’t stop there. As the store prepared to reopen, Heart on Main Street continued to stand alongside them. Through our Jumpstart Program, we provided an additional $10,000 in donated inventory from our generous vendor partners in May 2025, helping the owners bring new life and new products to their shelves.
These donations were about more than rebuilding a storefront. They were about restoring a piece of Sulphur’s identity and helping a community regain a sense of normalcy after tragedy.
Today, The Mix Mercantile is once again open, welcoming customers back to shop, connect, and celebrate the strength of their town. Every candle, piece of décor, and small gift represents more than merchandise; it’s a symbol of renewal, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond between small businesses and the communities they serve.
At Heart on Main Street, we believe that when Main Street businesses recover, their entire towns recover too. The Mix Mercantile’s story is proof of that, showing how hope, generosity, and determination can rebuild not just a business but the heart of a community.
As we share their story as part of our One Heart Stories series leading up to Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025, we’re reminded that every act of giving creates lasting impact. From disaster relief grants to donated inventory, your support helps independent retailers like The Mix Mercantile recover and thrive.
One Day. One Heart. Endless Impact.