St. Felix Pantry ships supplies to flood-hit villages in northern Sandoval County

St. Felix Pantry has expanded its operations beyond Rio Rancho to address critical needs in three northern Sandoval County communities. The nonprofit is currently delivering food and essential supplies to residents in Counselor, Nageezi, and Cuba, areas recently struck by severe rainstorms and flooding.

Local officials report that the storms caused washed-out dirt roads, impassable routes, and damaged water lines. These conditions left some elderly residents without access to running water, raising immediate concerns about safe drinking water and basic food access. The disruption forced the pantry to coordinate direct supply drives to reach isolated groups.

Tim Sheahan, president and CEO of St. Felix Pantry, led the response effort. The organization worked with community partners to organize the delivery of shelf-stable food, bottled water, and other necessities. Sheahan stated that the effort reflects the pantry's commitment to working alongside local partners to help where it is needed most.

The pantry is also soliciting support from local businesses and organizations. It has requested donations of funds and physical goods, including bottled water and essential supplies, to sustain its emergency response capabilities. The call for aid aims to ensure the organization can continue serving neighbors affected by the weather event.

This emergency service came during the same week the Sandoval County Commission declared a disaster. The declaration was made during an emergency meeting regarding flooding in the northern part of the county. The timing aligns the nonprofit's private relief efforts with official government recognition of the regional crisis.