St. Felix Pantry ships relief to flood-hit Sandoval County towns

St. Felix Pantry has extended its reach beyond Rio Rancho this week.

The nonprofit is delivering food and essential supplies to communities in northern Sandoval County. These areas suffered damage from recent severe rainstorms and flooding.

Severe weather washed out dirt roads and damaged water lines in Counselor, Nageezi, and Cuba. Impassable routes left some elderly residents without access to running water. The damage created immediate concerns about safe drinking water and basic necessities.

Tim Sheahan, president and CEO of St. Felix Pantry, led the response effort. The team coordinated food and supply drives to reach the affected areas. The organization asked local businesses, organizations, and community members for support. They requested donations of shelf-stable food, bottled water, essential supplies, and funds to cover emergency response costs.

A statement from the pantry noted that the effort reflects its commitment to working alongside community partners. It highlighted the need to help neighbors where the need is greatest.

The relief work coincided with an emergency meeting of the Sandoval County Commission. Officials declared a disaster for the northern part of the county due to the flooding. The declaration formalized the severity of the impact on local infrastructure and residents.