Food Pantry distribution on Tuesday and Thursday will be delayed ONE hour until further notice due to winter weather...9:30-11:00 AM
Welcome to The Filling Station
Vision
The Filling Station is the premier connector of people and resources in Jones County and the world.
Mission
Our mission is to assist with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education and Connection serving the residents of Jones County.
Hours of Operation - Nutrition and Education
Tuesday, 9AM until all Food Boxes are distributed (Drive-through service only)
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday, 9AM until all Food Boxes are distributed (Drive-through service only)
Second Week of the Month - Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors
Friday - Closed
Recent Posts
Food Pantry Open Each Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 – 10:00 AM Online Registration CSFP – Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors 60 yrs and older Second Tuesday and Thursday of each month 9-11 AM Application and Approval required through Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Find SNAP-friendly recipes for all seasons on the More In My Basket website at morefood.org/tips-recipes. You can also contact them for any SNAP-related questions by calling their toll-free line at 1-855-240-1451. #Recipes #SNAP
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Filling Station Podcast Interview with Janet Purvis of the Pollocksville Rotary Club In this episode, we explore the rich history and community impact of the Pollocksville Rotary Club through the eyes of Janet Purvis, a member whose father, Virgil Bender, was one of the club’s charter members when it was founded in 1948.The club celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023. Janet shares heartwarming stories of their partnership with The Filling Station, including providing $10,000 in disaster relief funding after Hurricane Florence and organizing community events. From the now-retired Big Game Hunt Tournament that still generates scholarship funds to their upcoming […]
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Exploring Nutritional Resources in Our Community In this enlightening episode of the Filling Station Guest Podcast Series, Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director of the Filling Station, sits down with Sarah Ware, a dedicated Family and Consumer Science Agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension serving Jones and Onslow counties. Their conversation highlights the valuable partnership between these organizations and explores how Sarah’s expertise in food nutrition, preservation, and safety benefits community members of all ages. Listeners will learn about exciting new initiatives, including the teaching kitchen at the Filling Station for hands-on cooking classes, as well as upcoming community events like […]
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