The Storehouse Community Center, formerly known at The Storehouse of Collin County, recently named its 2026 Volunteer of the Year, who threw the first pitch at a Frisco RoughRiders game.
The awardee, Denny Mosseller, has contributed 1,027 hours in the last 10 years, according to a news release.
“I am so honored to be named The Storehouse Volunteer of the Year,” Denny Mosseller said. “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.”
He began volunteering in the food pantry after encouragement to volunteer from a friend.
“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,” Mosseller said. “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.”
From there, he volunteered at The Storehouse’s Academy program, teaching ESL classes on Saturday mornings.
“I truly love working with our students and watching their English skills grow and their confidence soar,” Mosseller said. “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.”
Mosseller is a Denton County resident who retired as a pilot with Southwest Airlines in 2014.
“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.”
“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.”
