Stories
SNAP Changes: The Impact on New Mexicans and How the Storehouse Can Help
More than 18,000 New Mexicans have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits since the changes overhauling the federal food paid program occurred, according to data from the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Of those,...
What to Know About Changes to SNAP Benefits in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, there will be new work requirements that make significant changes to SNAP benefits. These new requirements will affect almost 56,000 New Mexicans. However, everyone will not be affected at the first of the year. The new rule applies the next...
Storehouse Volunteer FAQs
The Storehouse is always looking for, and appreciates, volunteers. Below are some frequently asked questions about volunteering. This information is current as of fall 2025. When can people volunteer? Two volunteers from a group at Top Golf add fruits, veggies, and...
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union Launches FACE the Hunger 2025 Holiday Campaign with $50,000 Match
Hunger is rising across New Mexico, and many families are struggling. Because of this urgent need, Sandia Area Federal Credit Union has launched the FACE the Hunger 2025 holiday campaign with the Storehouse New Mexico, one of the state’s largest food pantries. The...
Fill the Truck 2025 Food Drives Hosted by Toyota & iHeart
The Storehouse New Mexico food pantry has had a busy fall and emptier than usual shelves. Thankfully, Toyota, iHeartRadio, and Albertsons Markets are teaming up to help this holiday season. They are hosting their annual Fill-the-Truck Food Drive with events in...
Providing Positive Energy in More Ways than One
Positive Energy Solar was founded in 1997 with three priorities in mind—the people, the planet, and reinvesting profit into the community. Positive Energy Solar became a Certified B Corporation in 2013. Certified B Corporations are held to high social and...
Shrinkflation Affects Local Families’ Budgets
We all have seen the effects of shrinkflation: inflation's more deceptive cousin. Products like smaller and lighter bags of chips, paper towel rolls with fewer sheets, and shampoo bottles that are the same size, but actually hold less product have all hit shelves over...
Together Against Hunger: 5 Ways to Help the Storehouse
Summer is often the hungriest season for many families in New Mexico. With children out of school and household expenses rising, more people are turning to local food pantries for help. In 2025, things are even more worrisome. With prices on the rise in so many key...
The 6-to-1 Grocery Shopping Method
If you're looking to save money at the grocery store, eat healthier, waste less food, and try new foods, then we have found a shopping method for you. Chef Will Coleman came up with this method after spending too much time and money shopping, and having too much food...
Going the Extra Mile for the Storehouse
The Storehouse New Mexico food pantry believes in the power of community and loves it when someone supports our mission with passions of their own. David is one of those people who is making a real difference. He’s a marathon runner who is using his running as a way...
Rising Cost of Living Results in Record Numbers of People Turning to Food Pantries Like the Storehouse
Inflation and the rising cost of living remains a major problem for Americans. This may be especially true in New Mexico, where the numbers of people living below or near the poverty line are far greater that the United States as a whole. It is certainly impacting the...
Sandia Area FACE Campaign Hoping to Raise Enough to Provide 1 Million Meals this Holiday Season
This year, the Storehouse New Mexico food pantry has been supporting record numbers of people experiencing hunger. As a result, Sandia Area Federal Credit Union and the Storehouse are teaming up to raise funds again this holiday season with the FACE the Hunger holiday...
The Dense Bean Salad Trend
DBS isn't the latest pop band. It stands for dense bean salad and, thanks to internet creator Violet Witchel, they are one of the newest food trends. These salads are popular for more than one reason. They’re inexpensive, easy to make, convenient, delicious, and...
Hunger Impacts Education Outcomes
In 2020, for the fourth year in a row, the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranked New Mexico 50th in the nation in education. Though our state has made improvements in reading and math proficiencies in recent years, we still lag behind national numbers. Though it may...
Summer Food Service Program for Local Children
The Storehouse served a record number of households in May 2024. A total of 3,574 households visited the pantry. In line with recent clients, including 1,859 children. This illustrates the growing need for our food pantry and the struggles New Mexican families are...