Plano, Texas -- The Storehouse Community Center has named longtime volunteer Denny Mosseller as the 2026 Volunteer of the Year. Since 2016, Mosseller has contributed 1,027 hours across multiple Storehouse programs, making a lasting impact on thousands of neighbors. On April 26 he was the guest of honor at The Storehouse’s 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at Riders Field, where he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Frisco RoughRiders game.
“I am so honored to be named The Storehouse Volunteer of the Year,” said Denny Mosseller. “There are so many wonderful volunteers who are equally deserving of this recognition. My wife, Kay Kay, and I have developed meaningful friendships with our fellow volunteers as well as with The Storehouse staff, who have been a true blessing in our lives. Seeing neighbors receive such caring and essential services and getting to know them personally has made a profound impact on me.”
Mosseller first began volunteering with The Storehouse after a friend encouraged him and his wife to serve in the food pantry, where he quickly witnessed the compassion and dedication shown not only to neighbors seeking food, but also among the volunteers and staff. Volunteering as a loader, Mosseller helps place food items on carts that volunteers take outside to meet neighbors arriving for their appointments.
“As a loader, my favorite experiences center around working alongside my fellow volunteers, interacting with them, staying busy, working hard and seeing our neighbors get the help that they need,” added Mosseller. “Every member of The Storehouse staff has been exemplary in their desire to serve and has always made me and my wife feel like valued members of a great team.”
For the past three years, Mosseller has also volunteered in The Storehouse’s Academy education program, where he is part of a team teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) classes on Saturday mornings.
“I truly love working with our students and watching their English skills grow and their confidence soar,” continued Mosseller. “It is especially rewarding when a former ESL student stops by on a Saturday morning to share how much they appreciated our support and how well they are doing in their job and life. Once they realize you genuinely care about encouraging and helping them, they begin to see you as a friend and mentor. As a teacher, that kind of feedback and those relationships are priceless. Working alongside my fellow teachers and the Academy staff also brings a great deal of joy to my life.”
As one of the speakers at The Academy’s May 2025 graduation ceremony, Mosseller offered a powerful reminder to the graduates: “Your struggle is our struggle,” reflecting the deep bond formed between students and the entire Storehouse community.
The Storehouse’s four integrated programs – the Seven Loaves Food Pantry, Joseph’s Coat Clothing Closet, Project Hope Neighbor Care, and The Academy Education Program – work together to provide pathways toward transformation for neighbors from Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. As needs are identified, team members help connect individuals to additional resources for more holistic support.
“As I reflect on my past volunteer service and look ahead to the future of The Storehouse, it is my hope that it will continue to expand its reach to serve an ever-growing number of neighbors in surrounding communities,” added Mosseller. “And as it grows, I hope we never lose sight of where we began, never turn our backs on those in need, and never allow our focus to shift from serving people to serving the organization itself.”
Originally from North Carolina, Mosseller and his wife have lived in the Carrollton/Lewisville area for 48 years. He was an Air Force pilot for six years and then spent 36 years with Southwest Airlines as a captain, retiring from Southwest in 2014. When he’s not volunteering, he enjoys golf, bicycling, hunting, fishing, snow skiing and traveling with his wife of 55 years. The couple also enjoy spending time with their son and his family in Celina, Texas.
“The Volunteer of the Year award represents the very best of who we are as an organization,” said Candace Winslow, CEO of The Storehouse Community Center. “Denny embodies a deep, consistent commitment to serving others with humility, compassion, and joy. Whether he is in the pantry, the classroom, or simply encouraging those around him, he leads by example and reminds us that lasting impact is built through relationships. We are incredibly grateful for the countless ways he has invested in our neighbors and strengthened our community.”
To volunteer at The Storehouse, visit www.thestorehousecc.org/volunteer-sign-up.
The Storehouse Community Center (formerly The Storehouse of Collin County) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community through food, clothing, resources, education, and employment support. By creating strong partnerships and offering transformational programs, TSCC works to address the root causes of food insecurity and empower neighbors to achieve self-sufficiency. During its previous fiscal year, The Storehouse served 166,124 unduplicated neighbors with the support of more than 2,000 volunteers. Visit www.thestorehousecc.org. The Storehouse EIN: 27-1883333
