Stories
Local Churches Helped with Staffing
When a simple update on the work of Storehouse became a spiritual call to action, local churches helped with staffing at the Storehouse to make sure we could continue to feed local families. We know there are a lot of negative stories in the news. So, it is wonderful...
Bosque School Students Are Giving Back to the Storehouse this Holiday Season
The wonderful Community Activists for Food Security (CAFS) students from Bosque School are giving back by bringing the holidays early to the Storehouse and our clients. As COVID hit, the Storehouse saw a shift in our demographics. Many people who had never been to the...
Bell’s Brewery’s Support Rounds Out the Year: Join Them to Donate to Our Food Pantry!
Right now, our community faces challenging and uncertain times. But the spirit of kindness and generosity stay strong. For the Storehouse, adversity has brought community support from near and far, including people who donate to our food pantry. When Bell’s Brewery...
One for 5 IPA: Good Beer for a Great Cause
The One for 5 collaboration beer got its name from the fact that one dollar donated to the Storehouse provides 5 meals to people in need. Some of our favorite local brewers came together to craft a delicious One for 5 IPA to support the Storehouse this year. Our One...
4 Million Meals Donated by Albertsons Market
With their latest check for our golf tournament and tons of food that they have provided over the years, our records show that Albertsons Market has just passed the 4 million mark for meals donated to the Storehouse New Mexico food pantry. Travis Chaney, regional vice...
Volunteers Needed to Pack Food Boxes
Volunteers are needed at the Storehouse to help pack food boxes for people in need. Do you have the time and want to help? Then, consider volunteering at the Storehouse this winter. We need your help to meet the increased demand for food. We are working hard to serve...
LDS Church Volunteers and Donations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, informally known as the LDS Church, is one of the organizations that has been a huge support the food pantry this year. Of course, faith-based groups have been a big part of the Storehouse, from our founding on through...
We Need Volunteers!
Due to the pandemic, we are boxing and bagging food for hundreds of people daily, so it's no surprise that the Storehouse is in need of volunteers. We welcome both individuals and groups to volunteer at the food pantry. Whether you come alone to spend your day doing...
Grub Crawl Food Drive is a Success
With 40 million people filing for unemployment during the Coronavirus crisis, many of us are struggling to buy food and pay bills. Some people are visiting a food pantry for the first time in their lives. Because of this, people like Izzy Thomas and her family are...
Operations Changes Due to COVID19
The COVID-19 pandemic came into our lives this past month like an unwelcome guest, and brought with it new risks and challenges for the Storehouse. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of learning. When the the New Mexico Department of Health reported the first...
Thank You Sandia Area Federal Credit Union for Giving to Storehouse
At Storehouse we often talk about the ‘3 Ways to Give’ that best support our efforts – food drives, donations, and volunteerism. Of course, we count on the generous corporations that help us feed hungry families. This month we want to highlight Sandia Area Federal...
T-Mobile Supports the Storehouse Inside and Out
This year the Storehouse is thankful to continue our partnership with T-Mobile and their dedicated and giving employees. Their generous donations in 2019 included over 3,200 pounds of food and $1,000 worth of hygiene items that the Storehouse provides to people who...
ABQ Involved Supports the Storehouse
ABQ Involved is an innovative and helpful philanthropic group here in our community. The Storehouse is happy to be a beneficiary of their grants and volunteer efforts. Most recently, ABQ Involved supported Storehouse New Mexico with a $2,500 grant that produced 12,500...
Giving Thanks for Our Wonderful Volunteers
The Storehouse could not feed the thousands of people we serve each month without the volunteers who give their time to support our mission. With only a handful of staff, we rely on the dedication of our volunteers who help with many tasks necessary to keep our doors...
A Full Table: Thank You to Albertsons Market
Albertsons Market is a major supporter of the Storehouse all year round, and this holiday season is no different. In addition to a shopping cart full of healthy, fresh produce and other cooking staples, families also received a plump turkey and stuffing to complete...