Food Pantry Closed Mid-Year Reset June 23-25, June 30 and July 2
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
"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
Marcy Hoffman of The Filling Station shares simple ways to build emotional balance, manage screen time, and protect rest in this most recent podcast. Part 2 on balance.
Mary Ann LeRay and Marcy explore balance as a whole-body practice, covering stress, movement, blood sugar, hormones, and sleep in the Bridging Foods and Meds series.
Sheron Bender, Filling Station vice chair and retired school counselor, shares how Hurricane Florence, 33 years with hungry kids, and one bold question shaped her mission to feed Jones County.
Jones County commissioners recently approved a cost-share agreement between Jones County and The Filling Station to bring a dedicated family and consumer sciences agent to N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Jones County Center. Previously shared with Onslow County, Sarah Ware will now serve Jones County exclusively, with The Filling Station and Jones County each covering 33% of the salary and N.C. State University covering the remaining 34%. It is a meaningful partnership, and one that reflects exactly the kind of community-rooted collaboration The Filling Station was built on. Part of what makes Sarah’s work possible is knowing where the need is greatest. […]
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We are seeking to broaden the scope of the mission of The Filling Station through community partnership. If you are interested in partnering and learning more about this mission, please click the Contact Form button below and someone will connect with you.
