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
"Leave a Legacy" by purchasing a brick along the sidewalk leading to the front doors of The Filling Station
This sidewalk represents the many footsteps of volunteers, donors, clients, partners, pastors and elected officials.
During this special campaign, you have the opportunity to honor those who have made this mission possible.
4x8 Brick is $100 & 8x8 Brick is $225.00 - Just in time for Christmas gift giving.
Recent Posts
A Perfect 10 Night, and This Year It Could Be Yours Last year Mayor Jay Bender won the Perfect 10 Dinner. He could have invited anyone. He invited the volunteers with the most hours on the books. “I really never expected to win the Perfect 10 Dinner, and very quickly, EVERYONE wanted to be my friend and join me for the meal. But the Filling Station thrives on its volunteers, and I felt it appropriate to ask the FS volunteers with the most hours to join me. It was an excellent event, a delicious meal beautifully prepared and presented, and […]
Greg Thornburg wears a lot of hats around The Filling Station. He serves on our board of directors, chairs the facilities committee, leads the Perfect Ten committee, and this year he is stepping up as event chair for the Perfect Ten fundraiser. He also represents Solid Rock Global Methodist Church on the board.
POLLOCKSVILLE, N.C. – Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 Capacity Building grant to The Filling Station to support food distribution operations and the organization’s expanded warehouse serving families across Jones County. The grant was recognized during a check presentation July 30, 2026, at The Filling Station, located along Main Street in Pollocksville. The support is part of Duke Energy Foundation’s $1 million investment in nearly 50 North Carolina nonprofits working to expand food access, housing stability, senior services and utility assistance. The Filling Station serves more than 1,400 registered households and brings together farmers, churches, businesses, volunteers and nonprofit […]
Jacob Morgan of NC Extension talks drought stressed crops, tree farming, local produce, and the Jones County Heritage Festival on the Filling Station podcast.
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