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

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"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

Back to School Bash

June 23, 2026

Back to School Bash This Year’s Back to School Bash for Jones County School kids will be on Sat, Aug. 8th 10am-1pm! At the Jones County Civic Center. In Partnership with The Filling Station for backpack donations and healthy food donations, along with Jones County Public Schools greeting the students and handing out school supplies with a host of additional vendors like The Girl Scouts in Carteret, Craven, Jones & Pamlico Counties and Jones County DSSCommunity Closet. Community Partners are welcome to complete the Vendor App to attend (all vendors must be approved by our event committee, please read the […]

Episode #38 Bridging Food & Meds – Finding Balance Part 2

June 18, 2026

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.

Episode #37: Bridging Food & Meds – Finding Balance From the Inside Out

June 11, 2026

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.

Episode #36: Sheron Bender – Feeding People First

June 4, 2026

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.

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