At God’s Storehouse our founding principle is to unify and bring together our whole community to build stronger and more resilient ways to support and uplift our underserved community members.
Staff
Kisha Johnson, Executive Director
Kisha Johnson, a proud daughter of southwest Virginia, grew up immersed in the beauty of her region, yet she was initially unaware of the profound challenges its residents face. Fueled by her family’s unwavering love and support, she embarked on a heartfelt mission to uplift those in need. In 2016, Kisha and her parents, Bill and Delina Parks, took the helm of God’s Storehouse Soup Kitchen, a turning point that would transform lives.Delina Parks, Operations Director
Delina has poured her heart into serving the Twin Counties since 2015. Her journey led her to God’s Storehouse, volunteering alongside her daughter, Kisha Johnson—a testament to the spirit of compassion that runs in her family. In 2016, Delina became Operations Director, and her steadfast leadership has been the foundation for Hope Dealers, a recovery group, and the monthly food box ministry, both of which have touched countless lives. Guided by the memory of her mother’s warmth and
generosity, Delina’s love for her community is evident in every meal she shares and every hand she holds. Her work at God’s Storehouse has deepened her empathy for those facing addiction and hunger, and she serves God and the Twin Counties with a selfless devotion that inspires all who know her.
Bill Parks, Volunteer Coordinator
Bill, a proud veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, devoted three decades to serving his country before retiring from the Army and Army Reserves in 2009, and later from ABF Trucking Company in 2017. Though he once imagined retirement as a time of adventure with his beloved wife, Delina, Bill instead found a deeper purpose at God’s Storehouse. With an open heart and a spirit of service, he brings a sense of family to everyone who enters their doors—sharing meals, stories, and genuine care. Inspired by his father Thurman’s example of kindness and faith, Bill’s days are brightened by the lives he touches and the transformations he witnesses. As a loving husband, father to four daughters, and proud grandfather, Bill’s greatest joy comes from seeing the love of Jesus and the power of community change lives at God’s Storehouse.generosity, Delina’s love for her community is evident in every meal she shares and every hand she holds. Her work at God’s Storehouse has deepened her empathy for those facing addiction and hunger, and she serves God and the Twin Counties with a selfless devotion that inspires all who know her.
Board of Directors
Keith Barker - Board Chair
I worked for the City of Galax for 29 years, and served as the City Manager for Galax from 2009 – 2021. I retired with my wife, a teacher for Galax City Schools, in 2021 with the birth of our grandson. We both became involved with God’s Storehouse in 2022, mainly helping with food boxes at that time. Our involvement with GSH has grown as we have become more involved with the various missions that GSH embraces and provides to those in need in our community. Whether it be packing food boxes, serving a meal, or simply listening to one of the visitors at GSH; service to those in our community is something we can all be involved in.
Mandy Archer
Mandy Archer is a proud Virginia Tech graduate who spent 14 years working with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) before transitioning to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), where she has been making an impact for nearly two years. She enjoys giving back through volunteer efforts and is actively involved in the high school band program as a booster, proudly supporting her children and the performing arts. As a board member of God’s Storehouse and Soup Kitchen, Mandy finds fulfillment in helping others, seeing it as a meaningful way to give back to the community that has given her so much.Mark Burnett
Mark Burnett is a retired police sergeant and longtime firefighter whose decades of dedicated service have made a lasting impact on his community. A second-generation law enforcement officer, Burnett proudly followed in his dad’s footsteps and served a total of 35 years in law enforcement, retiring from the Galax Police Department after 27 years of service.
In addition to his police career, Burnett has served as a firefighter with the Galax Fire Department for the past 43 years—continuing his lifelong commitment to protecting others and giving back to the community he loves.
Throughout his career, Burnett was known not only for his professionalism and integrity but also for inspiring the next generation. He has been a driving force for many young people—including his own son—who have gone on to pursue careers dedicated to safeguarding their communities and upholding the law.
A man of faith and compassion, Burnett is an active member of First Baptist Church in Galax, where he and his wife, Kathy, are deeply involved in community outreach. Together, they have volunteered at God’s Storehouse Soup Kitchen for the past ten years, continuing their shared commitment to service and community.
Burnett enjoys the simple pleasures of life—riding his E-bike and golf cart around town, camping at the beach, and spending time with his three children and six grandchildren.
Pam Burnette
Pam’s life has been one of service. As a graduate of Galax HIgh School, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Radford University, earned a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Instructional Technology from Virginia Tech. This prepared her for 50 years of service in education in Pulaski and Carroll County Public Schools. During this time she was a member of the Board of Directors for the Southwest Virginia Education and Training Network.
She enjoys serving her family. She is a daughter to B.C. Hankley, sister to David and Sandra Hankley, wife to Charles Burnette, mother to her precious daughter Carrie Phipps and grandmother to her four amazing grandchildren Bry, Blake, Hunter and Brook.
She has been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary serving the Galax Volunteer Fire Department since 1966. She is currently a member of the First Baptist Church of Galax where she serves God in a variety of ways.
Following her retirement she began serving at God’s Storehouse where she continues to be blessed through her service.
Chief Dewitt Cooper
Chief DeWitt Cooper is a native of the Bronx and graduated from LaGuardia School of Music & Arts. He served in the United States Marine Corp before working for AT&T. He relocated to Richmond, VA where he began pursuing his life long career in law enforcement. He became Chief of Police in Warsaw, VA in 2002 after serving in their department since 1997. He has served on the Virginia Capitol Police as well as the Chief of Police in Tazewell, VA before moving in 2018 to Galax VA to assume the position of Chief of the City Police Department.
Chief Cooper has continuously worked to promote Community Policing in each department where he has served. This essential principle has guided his relationships as well as the department’s relationships with those that they protect and serve. His work in Community Policing has allowed him to present numerous times to a variety of groups.
Since moving to Galax, he has been invited to present about Cultural Diversity to a number of groups. His class focuses on acknowledging the biases that individuals bring to every encounter and offers advice for how to move past individual biases to create more successful experiences.
Chief Cooper has served on numerous boards and agencies over the course of his law enforcement career. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the New River Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy in Dublin, VA which trains law enforcement officers in Southwest Virginia.
Chief Cooper is a proud member of the Board of God’s Storehouse in Galax, VA. He feels that the agency offers much needed services to the residents of Galax and the surrounding communities. He encourages the police officers to interact with the guests and frequently stops in himself.
Calvin Griffith
Calvin is a long-time member of the Galax community, and is honored to be part of the God’s Storehouse Board of Directors. He has served in numerous leadership roles, both civic and church related, and is currently an active member of Galax First Baptist Church. Having grown up as a “preacher’s kid” in a large family, church life and growth has always been an integral and vital part of his life. Calvin has taught Sunday School and led Bible studies for more 45 years, and is currently leading the “Walk with the Word” weekly bible studies at God’s Storehouse.
Before retirement, Calvin was employed as a Program Manager at Southwestern Virginia Training Center for more than 40 years, and was involved in many improvements in the care and advancement of physically and intellectually disadvantaged individuals.
Calvin’s family life is devoted to his wife of 47 years and one daughter, along with several siblings and many nephews and nieces.
Raquel Lyons, Esq
A dedicated community leader and accomplished professional, Raquel has a long history of service and engagement within the Twin Counties. She is an active member of First Baptist Church in Galax and currently serves on the Board of Directors for God’s Storehouse, a local nonprofit committed to feeding and uplifting the community.
Her professional background reflects both leadership and advocacy. She is the Past President of the Carroll County Attorney Bar Association and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Galax-Grayson-Carroll Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, she devoted six years to the Board of Directors of the Southwest Legal Aid Society, working to ensure fair and equal access to justice.
Her commitment to education and opportunity is further demonstrated through her former role on the Board of Directors for the Galax Foundation for Excellence, a local scholarship organization supporting academic achievement.
Outside of her professional and community involvement, she is a busy mom who values faith, family, and service to others.
Rev. Dr. Kevin Rosenfeld
Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Galax, 2018-Present
- Board Member of Galax City Public Schools, July 2022-Present
- Board Member of God’s Storehouse, 2021-Present
- Married to Linda Rosenfeld since 2003, blessed with two boys Joshua 18, Elijah 16
- Two great dogs Ruby & Lucy
- Graduate of Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond, 2000 (Masters of Divinity) & 2008 (Doctor of Ministry)
- Executive Chef of Noble’s – A Rooster’s Kitchen in Winston Salem, 1993-1997
- Graduate of Johnson & Wales College 1987 (Associates in Culinary Arts) 1989 (Bachelors in Food Management)
- Loves sports, animals, cooking and movies
Beth White
Beth has served in full-time ministry for over 20 years and currently serves as the Associate Pastor at Christ Chapel Galax. Her heart is to help people connect more deeply with Christ and with one another.
In addition to her pastoral role, Beth is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Vice Mayor of the City of Galax, where she continues to serve her community with compassion and purpose.
Beth often says her greatest adventure and most important mission field is her family. She and her husband, Dave, have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of Luke (23) and Dianna (20).
Jimmy Moss
God's Storehouse and Soup Kitchen is a non-profit organization on a mission to help those in need including the homeless, children in foster care, low income families, those suffering trauma or addictions and many more.
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