November 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Akerson Chairman Sr. Mary Angela Parkins President/CEO Sr. Elaine Frigo Executive Secretary James Montoya Treasurer Mary Lynn Owen Senior Ministry Adviser Sr. Dorothy Young and Recording Secretary Pauline Barnes Kevin Brewster Chris Castillo Jerry Schalow John R. Schumann STAFF Sr. Mary Angela Parkins President/CEO Manuel Casias Vice President of Development Marlene Chaires Business Manager Kevin Kuck Administrative Assistant Mauro Torres-Ginez Pantry Manager Dear Friends of St. Felix Pantry, November is a wonderful time to extend a hearty and warm "Thank You!" to all of you for your very generous support during 2017. We are so very grateful for the partnership of the community to help fight hunger in New Mexico. Within this message, find a few memorable moments. Deo Gratias! St. Felix Pantry Inc. 4020 Barbara Loop SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-8075 www.stfelixpantry.org Continued on Page 3 Our Core Values: Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with the Poor, Justice and Peace St. Felix Pantry is sponsored by the Felician Sisters of North America
Page 2 President s message A Heartfelt Thank You! The St. Felix Pantry board of directors, staff members, crew of volunteers and even I have been pleasantly overwhelmed during the past several months with the outpouring of support, kindness and generosity that has been shown by the Rio Rancho community and surrounding counties. Rio Rancho is a community with a history of taking care of its own, in good times and in bad. The suc- From the Board Chris Castillo St. Felix Pantry board member Christopher B. Castillo, a native of New Mexico, has more than 16 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies in business development, strategic sales and client management. His focus has been in employee benefits, group insurance, workforce management, business process outsourcing and financial services. Since joining Aon Risk Solutions Client Services West office in Albuquerque in 2011, Chris has effectively managed the new business development and sales process, leading to record-breaking new business revenue growth for Aon s New Mexico Office. As a result, Chris understands the value of cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships, as well as the importance of helping clients meet their business goals and objectives. Chris primary responsibilities include new client acquisition, business development, and network/ channel relationship development and management. He has a B.B.A. degree in Finance and Business Management from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico Chris has served as a board member at St. Felix Pantry for more than three years. cess of the St. Felix Pantry is a testament to that care and compassion. Without the support of the many schools, businesses, organizations and individuals who have sacrificed in order to provide for our neighbors in need, St. Felix Pantry would simply not exist. The struggle by those in need would be even greater. The need is more critical today than it is has been in many years, and everyone is dealing with rising grocery bills and other economic issues. Yet Rio Rancho and the surrounding communities continue to give. Special acknowledgement goes out to the Friends of St. Felix, who each month receive this monthly newsletter, purchase items on our most needed list, and drop those off at the Pantry. The St. Felix Pantry team and the Friends of the Pantry have proven to be a winning combination allowing us to provide a vast selection of nonperishable food to our guest families We all hope that someday our services will no St. Felix Pantry s Grocery Bag Sr. Mary Angela Parkins longer be needed. But in the meantime we want to provide the best services that we can. And the community of Rio Rancho and those that surround the Pantry are helping us to do just that. For any part that you have played in that effort, we extend our deepest appreciation. Deo Gratias! Sr. Mary Angela, CSSF President/CEO Note: If you haven t had the opportunity to help out and would like to participate, please email to kkuck@stfelixpantry.org in order to be placed on the future volunteer list.
November 2017 Page 3 Many good hearts keep Pantry s pulse beating Continued from Page 1 Thousands of individuals and groups held food drives, hosted special events and made generous contributions during the year. All efforts are extremely valuable and we wish we could include everyone on this list. Please know that your contributions are vital to our mission that No One Goes Hungry in Central New Mexico. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 23, 2017 Annual Thanksgiving dinner at the McDonald s restaurant on Pat D Arco Highway at Peggy Road SE. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Contact Manuel at 505-270-1366 or via email: mcasias@stfelix pantry.org. LEGACY Patria Havelka, Realtor 500 Unser Blvd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 306-5965 Direct (505) 892-1000 Office Patria.havelka@coldwellbankerlegacy.com My goal is to help you get a home to suit your needs, whether it s your first home, a downsized home, a home to accommodate a growing family or a property to help you achieve your financial goals through real estate investment. If you are relocating out of New Mexico, I can assist by selling your current house at the top dollar value and accommodating you within our nationwide network of realtors.
Page 4 St. Felix Pantry s Grocery Bag Food for thought Community Action Councils at the heart of a big company Wherever General Mills Inc. has a U.S. manufacturing facility, the company creates Community Action Councils that enlist its employees to partner with the General Mills Foundation. General Mills has a production facility in Albuquerque, NM, that is just 13 miles from St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho. As part of the company s Community Action Councils, groups of General Mills employees volunteer their time to help the company give back both financially and through volunteer efforts to their local communities. They make Foundation grant recommendations and organize volunteer opportunities in their communities. St. Felix Pantry has a group of friends in the local General Mills CAC who advocate on the Pantry s behalf for funding. We are so grateful for their continuing support of St. Felix Pantry and the significant impact they are having throughout New Mexico. The Pantry provides food to more than 1,000 families and individuals each week There is no charge for food or clothing at St. Felix Pantry New Mexico is ranked #2 in childhood hunger nationwide 18.6% of New Mexicans don t know where their next meal will come from 13 in kids in New Mexico is hungry 3831 Singer Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-341-4900 SandiaOfficeSupply.com
November 2017 Mail this form: St. Felix Pantry, 4020 Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Electronic: Donate via PayPal at www.stfelixpantry.org Bequest: Email to Manuel at mcasias@stfelixpantry.org or call 505-270-1366 CONTRIBUTION OPTIONS I will contribute $ (Circle one: weekly, biweekly, monthly) until / / I will make a one-time contribution of Page 5 Please print: Name Date Address E-mail Phone St. Felix Pantry Wish List Currently Needed Items: New or lightly used fireproof file cabinet Outdoor donation collection bin 2 storage sheds 10- x 20-foot or larger Donations needed: For Pantry utility bills For fuel for delivery trucks Capital items needed: New delivery truck Exterior of building repainted Covered portal to protect clients from rain and sun New signage for the Pantry Food and supplies: (Please, no cans/boxes of food that are a year beyond sell by or use by date, because of health/food safety liability) Fresh fruits and vegetables Macaroni & cheese mixes Canned foods, such as vegetables, beans, stews, soups, tuna, chicken and ham Turkeys and hams for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays Jellies, jams and peanut butter Cereals, rice, pasta, dried beans Pies, cakes, pudding cups and other dessert items Children-friendly food (granola bars, crackers, cookies and candies) Toys for children and youths Dog food, cat food and pet treats Baby products (diapers, moist wipes, formula, infant foods, lotions and powders) How you can help Give a donation Your tax-deductible financial gifts help make our mission possible. Eighty-eight cents of every dollar donated to the Pantry goes to feed the hungry. See the donation form above. Lend a hand The Pantry offers a variety of individual volunteer opportunities. We also can accommodate groups of up to 20 volunteers. Organize a food drive St. Felix Pantry distributes nearly 2 million pounds of food every year, thereby providing 62,400 boxes of food to New Mexicans in need. Felician Sisters of North America & Felician Services Inc.
November 2017 Sponsor this newsletter Ad space available 2 col. x 2 in. $150 2 col. x 5 in. $400 4 col. x 2 in. $300 Page 6 For information on placing an advertisement, please call Manuel at 505-270-1366 or via email at mcasias@stfelixpantry.org This newsletter is printed by: