Storehouse West History
Storehouse West was created to help alleviate poverty on the West Mesa and throughout the rural areas of Sandoval County. On March 19, 1992, an incorporating Board of Directors signed papers to establish Storehouse West as a non-profit corporation to provide assistance to residents of Rio Rancho and surrounding communities.
Storehouse West opened for business in May of that year and is a member of the Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce.
Through the support of civic, religious and service organizations, supportive residents and businesses Storehouse West provides non-perishable food to those in need. With our Road Runner partnership and EFSP and United Way support, dairy products, meats and other fresh food are purchased to add to the canned and boxed foods.
Storehouse West opened for business in May of that year and is a member of the Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce.
Through the support of civic, religious and service organizations, supportive residents and businesses Storehouse West provides non-perishable food to those in need. With our Road Runner partnership and EFSP and United Way support, dairy products, meats and other fresh food are purchased to add to the canned and boxed foods.
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Board of Directors
Kathy Westmoreland, Chair Shelly Havill , Vice Chair Misty Schuck, Treasurer Claudia Rhodus, Secretary Stew Reinhold, Member Rev. Geleta Smith, Member Shantel Cross, Alternate |
Staff
Jim Payne Executive Director Ann Conrad Assistant to Director for Food and Financial Deborah Bock Assistant to Director for External Communications Deborah Bock Kid’s Clothes Closet Manager Marion Lustig Volunteer Coordinator |
First Director
Carol Nesbitt
Co-Founder and Executive Director Carol Nesbitt passed away after suffering a brain aneurysm on November 11th, 2008. Carol had been with Storehouse West from the beginning in 1992 and was the driving force behind the effort to feed the hungry and provide clothing to children in need. She was a true community icon.