This Week at The Storehouse

 

This week has been a busy one and we were only open one day due to the holidays.  There was a great deal of work to be done behind the scenes on Monday and Tuesday.  We were truly blessed by all that we received from Immacula, Mud Creek Baptist Church, Southern Lights Square and Round Dance Club, Farm Bureau and a number of individual donors.  Our Storehouse felt the blessings of a great harvest.  We have been wondering where to store it all, but it was used to fill many boxes before noon and we still have an hour left of this day.  We cannot say thank you with even a fraction of what we feel inside that relays it properly.  So, please know our words fail when our heart is so overwhelmed by your generousity. 

 

As amazing as our early week donations are, the food may not even last two weeks with number of clients that we have already and the new clients we recieve each day we are open.  Please consider donating food and/or money to the Storehouse.

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Christmas Is Coming

Black Firiday will be here in two short days.  Consider adopting a child that is in great need for Christmas.  Blessings in Boxes is our Christmas program and we would love to give you the ability to make a huge impact in a child's life in Henderson County.  Please email us thestorehouse@bellsouth.net  or give us a call to 692-8300 to participate in Blessings in Boxes.  If you would like to make this a double benefit, we can give you a in-kind donation form for tax purposes. If you would like to volunteer for the gift distribution, call us.  You will be incredibly moved by the generosity of Henderson County residents. 

 

End of Year Support

You can be a Pantry Partner supporting The Storehouse year round.  Contact us for a great opportunity to bless The Storehouse year round. 

 

Happy Thanksgiving,

Lynn H. Staggs,

Executive Director

All About Lynn

The title "All About Lynn" is a bit misleading, but the sincerity is there.  I have only been a part of the Storehouse for less than a month.  But I wanted to take some time to describe Lynn from my eyes.  I have only seen a limited view of who she is, but I believe you will be able to see the qualities that make Lynn uniquely qualified for The Storehouse. 

Her heart was broken when she saw the elderly going hungry because of the shortage of money to cover their food needs after their essentials were paid.  So let's begin with Lynn's heart.  Lynn's heart is one that is is overly compassionate for the needy.  But at the same time, Lynn becomes just as passionate about those who take advantage of what The Storehouse offers the needy. 

Christmas is a special time for Lynn.  I began right as the Christmas Blessings in Boxes sign up was just beginning.  I looked at all the children that were being added to the lists everyday and personally had to wonder about how all these children were going to receive gifts.  As of yesterday, Lynn's list had nearly 390 children from Henderson County on the list.  Can you believe it?  I asked Lynn if she wanted to cut off the list and she said "no, not yet." Her confidence in her donors is based on their desires to help the children who would not have a Christmas. 

Lynn has the ability to be instantly liked.  She is fun, caring and genuine.  She fails to put on airs and that is why so many volunteers love to work at the Storehouse.  She talks with her donors in honest, down to earth ways always asking for special needs to be taken care of.  But Lynn is also blessed by donors who approach her unasked with incredible donations. 

And guess what? All of the blessings are credited to God.  Lynn gives God the credit for all that the Storehouse receives.  It is his hand that has been involved in the Storehouse all along.  She is the willing servant God has chosen to help the needy in Henderson County.

Why do you need to know all about Lynn?  Because if you are not a part of The Storehouse, you are missing out on so many blessings from God.  You need to become a part of the Storehouse as a volunteer or a donor.  The blessings you witness are just a tip of the iceberg going on at The Storehouse. 

Look into becoming a Pantry Partner by donating $30 a month in the 100/30 project.  Volunteer at the Storehouse, become a Christmas donor for Blessings in Boxes, collect food items in your neighborhoods, churches, workplaces and schools, collect monetary donations from your neighborhoods, churches, workplaces and schools, gather a group for work projects or call and ask what the current needs are at the Storehouse.  Come get involved in the Storehouse and find about all about Lynn for yourself.

Right Here, Right Now
Dannielyn

The Storehouse Pantry Partners

The Storehouse has determined that it needs 500 individuals to commit to donation $30 each month to meet all the food needs of the people it has been serving in the past 10 years.  In my short time here at The Storehouse, I have been surprised by the number of intakes I have done personally in addition to what the other volunteers have done.  The need is not lessening.  The economy and job loss brought an increase in 2008-2009 of the number of individuals and families being served.  However, there are so many individual's who have not found a job and their unemployment has run out.  Families are finding bills piling up, food missing from their cupboards and children growing out of their clothes. 

 The Storehouse could easily purchase $15,000 worth of food each month and still have times during the month when the shelves are running bare.  Why?  Because of the high demand of need in the families of Henderson County.  Despite many preconceived notions that may be floating around, the demographics of the needy in Henderson County hit every race, religion and income bracket.  One bad month leads to another bad month and that leads to a visit to Interfaith Assistance Ministry, Salvation Army and other agencies who will refer the family to The Storehouse. 

Consider becoming a Storehouse Pantry Partner to help those who have needs in their lives in Henderson County.  It is a huge commitment, but it is a commitment that is very necessary and will be an incredible blessing in your life. 

The Storehouse
828-692-8300
thestorehouse@bellsouth.net
http://storehouseonline.org

Reaching People Right Here, Right Now
Dannielyn

Wow, What a Day!

I was trying to figure out what to write about today in the Storehouse's blog.  I have over 52 ideas to write a post each week.  But choosing which one to write about was causing my head to spin.  I finally was able to decide what to write about.  What a day today was.

There were a steady stream of people coming in.  Oh, we had some snags in our day, but our day was wonderful.  The Storehouse was truly blessed today.

We received an incredible donation from a grocery store.  I mean INCREDIBLE!!  I helped stock the shelves and we could barely find room for all the donations.  The variety of the donations were just as incredible.  This is how incredible it was.  We received a large number of bags of tortilla chips.  Not only did we have tortilla chips, but we had salsa and cheese sauce.  Chips and dip for our boxes.  Oh, there were other wonderful items donated that aren't a standard in the boxes.  Families with a large number of children were able to receive a great variety of items that children would absolutely love.

There was more good news.  A van was donated to The Storehouse. A 15 passenger van in good condition. Talk about a blessing from God.  There is so much that can be done with that van for the Storehouse.

So many volunteers were here today sharing these blessings with the families and individuals that came in today.  When they found out what we could do to help them, you could feel the stress leave their bodies.  We may not have been able to take away all of their troubles.  We may not have been able to make everything perfect for them.  But today, we were able to share first hand the grace of God.

As we greet these individuals going through a difficult time, we are greeting them by name.  When they return for additional help, we remember them.  These individuals appreciate being called Mrs or Mr.  They appreciate the small steps we take to make them feel loved and welcome.

I am new at the Storehouse.  I have only been volunteering for two weeks.  It is incredible how much I have been blessed since I began volunteering.  I wish everyone could experience this type of blessing. It is possible you know, all you have to do is contact The Storehouse to begin donating or volunteering.  It is a blessing you  just have to experience.

Reaching people right here, right now,
Dannielyn

Over Ten Years of Providing Service to Henderson County

Can a caring heart make a difference in the lives of hungry people?  It certainly can be if your caring heart is followed up with a motivation to make a difference.  Ten years ago, Lynn Staggs felt a calling to do something about the elderly people in Hendersonville going hungry each month. 

So many individuals and families have been assisted during trying times because of the heart of Lynn and her many volunteers and donors.  The Storehouse is located in downtown Hendersonville on 7th avenue.  This Christ centered food and hygiene pantry allows the clients the ability to see Christ in action. 

This blog will be sharing about what goes on at the Storehouse.  It will give everyone a glimpse of what can happen in an individual's life one can of food at a time.

Of course, we would love to have you help us out and receive a huge blessing in return.  Here is a list of how you can help:

• Spread the word about the Storehouse by print, social media and word of mouth.
• Become a volunteer at the Storehouse.  There are so many ways you can share your gifts, talents and experience at the Storehouse. 
• Donate food or money to help replenish the supplies that are needed each and every month.
• Become one of our "100 $30 a month" member to keep our pantries full.
• Tell someone you know that needs assistance to make an appointment to with The Storehouse.
• Be a part of Blessings in a Box, our Christmas program.
• Pray for our ministry as we reach out to those who are hungry in Henderson County right here, right now.

Check us out online at http://storehouseonline.org/, email us at thestorehouse@bellsouth.net or call to set up an appointment at 828-692-8300.  The Storehouse at 627 7th Avenue, Hendersonville  is open from 9 am to 2 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.