Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who are stepping up and out to support the Bridge Run event which provides key funding for 7 not for profit organizations. The Filling Station has been chosen as one of the 7 organizations to benefit. In addition, FRIENDS OF THE RACE from Jones County: Charles and Taffy Jones, AB’s Gravel Driveways, Mowing Buddies, Grilling Buddies.
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, Friendship Church, St. James AME Zion, Pollocksville Presbyterian, and Clinton Chapel AME Zion churches serving together. Volunteer Enrichment Gentle Stretching classes made possible through a partnership with Atlantic Dance Theatre (atlanticdancetheatre.org).
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The New Bern Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Volunteers at the Food Pantry at The Filling Station on Thursday. Thank you to Dr. Norma Sermon-Boyd for scheduling this beautiful group to serve at the pantry today. We continue to be blessed with volunteers. For more information on this group:http://dstnewbernalumnae.org
Served 233 households during the distribution Over 50 volunteer hours logged in
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Hazel Alcock, President of the New Bern Women’s Club, pictured far right On Feb 1st, New Bern Christian Women’s Club hosted Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director, to share the mission and story of the organization. Each member arrived to the luncheon with canned goods to be donated to the Food Pantry.
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The 1st Volunteer Orientation and Onboarding Session took place on Feb 17th in the Board Room on campus. 13 volunteers were present for the orientation which included the history of the organization and safety guidelines while serving our clients. “It is our goal to provide orientation and annual training for all individuals associated with The Filling Station.” We are grateful to Garber Methodist Church, one of our church partners, for the donation so educational monitors could be purchased.
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Front Glass Panes were installed on The Filling Station building during the week of Feb 14th. Craven Glass Company was hired to install the new, tinted, insulated, tempered units. This addition to the renovation of the building will keep energy costs low while enhancing the campus on Main Street in Pollocksville. The Filling Station serves over 650 households each month and is also home to several partners who provide services to the residents of Jones County. Thank you, Ed Jekel, Facilities Manager, and John Taylor, Building and Ground Chair, for overseeing this project.
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Thank you, David Mallard, Parks and Recreation Director, for leading the way and sharing with the Jones County Schools the importance of “bridging communities” and getting our youth running. “New Running Club to kick off later this month”, says David. As a Jones County native, David recognizes the importance of partnership and celebrating communities to keep Eastern NC strong. Neuse River Bridge Run – April 8-9, 2022 More information on sponsorship and registration: bridgerun.org
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