How The Storehouse Meets Surging Need In Henderson County

A hundred more families in three months. That’s the pace of need Lynn Staggs is seeing at The Storehouse right now, and it’s forcing a hard question for a growing community: how do we make sure working parents, seniors on fixed incomes, and neighbors hit by rising prices can still put food on the table? We sit down in Hendersonville, North Carolina to talk honestly about what’s changing on the ground and what it takes to respond with speed, dignity, and smart planning. Lynn walks us through The Storehouse’s Fourth of July fundraising campaign, what the $125,000 goal actually pays for, and why their move into a new owned facility is a game changer for Western North Carolina food pantry operations. We also get a behind-the-scenes look at the intake process that helps families receive boxes tailored to allergies, diabetes, and food preferences, plus the hygiene essentials that SNAP benefits do not cover. If you’ve ever wondered where donations go, this conversation makes it real and measurable. Patrick from United Federal Credit Union explains why they chose to support the project, how credit unions serve communities beyond personal banking, and why this building is designed to be more than a pantry. With emergency readiness features, a large teaching kitchen, and plans for cooking classes and budgeting classes, the goal is not only short-term relief, but long-term stability. If you care about food insecurity, senior delivery routes, disaster resilience, or community-led solutions in Henderson County, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more neighbors can find it.