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Jones County Commissioners Celebrate Good News from the Filling Station

Jones County Commissioners celebrate the good news from the Governor’s Office and N.C. Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism. On Tuesday, April 19th, Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director of The Filling Station, made a presentation to the Jones County Commissioners to seek grant support for “transporting healthy foods”. The commissioners unanimously voted to approve a $5000 grant to The Filling Station. In addition, the good news was shared that The Food Pantry Volunteer Group is one of the 22 Governor Medallion Award winners in the State of NC. This is the highest volunteer honor in the state. Commissioner Chair, Frank […]

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The Filling Station Receives a Gift from a Durham-based Construction Company

Picture from left to right: Mark Blackman, DPR, Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director of The Filling Station, Scott Ladner, Carolina Handling When Oxford Press closed its operations in Cary, NC, DPR Construction worked with Scott Ladner, Raymond Carolina Handling Company, to find an organization in need of a generous donation. “We were overwhelmed to receive the call and find out many of our wish list items were being donated,” says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director. There had been many conversations about how nice it would be to have board room chairs for our Board of Directors, who represent 12 churches

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International Paper Donation

Thank you to International Paper’s New Bern Mill for donating $500 to The Filling Station front lawn beautification and access project. Spring and Summer are here. Volunteers are ready to dig in the dirt and create a beautiful landscape around the building. “We welcome this beautiful gift of $500 and continued partnership with International Paper”, says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director.

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A Visit from the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Office

It’s always great to share our story with visitors at The Filling Station. April 19, 2022, Jean Bender brought Nancy Gladden to hear more about the growing mission at The Filling Station. Nancy Gladden serves as the Mission Coordinator for the East Community of Presbytery of Coastal Carolina located in Elizabethtown, NC. The Filling Station was a recipient of the “Making a Difference” impact grant in 2021. Nancy shared great insight and glowing remarks on continued progress. “We are grateful to Presbytery of Coastal Carolina for the guidance and investment into the mission,” says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director. Video

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Neuse River Bridge Run A Huge Success for Area Non Profits

After 2 years of “running virtual”, the Neuse River Bridge Run committee rolled out a wildly successful event on April 8-9, 2022 in New Bern, NC. The committee represents seven non profit agencies from Craven and Jones Counties. This was the 1st in person event for The Filling Station who was invited to join in 2021. The committee met by Zoom every other week for one year to discuss the sponsorships, volunteers, media/marketing, and logistics to deliver a professional event to the area. “We are a sanctioned race which attracts many runners from N.C and other states”, says Gary Kenefick,

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Food Pantry Volunteers Receive 2022 Governor’s Medallion Award

Today was a special day at The Filling Station. The Food Pantry Volunteers were invited to meet in the Board Room to hear a special announcement and have a celebration cake. Thank you to Board Members Maria Robles, John Bender, Clyde Murphy, Willie Smith who attended today’s event. Thank you to Bob and Carol Mattocks who brought punch and cake for the special occasion. A special visit from Sheriff Matt Weinman, Deputies JJ Erin, Pat McCain and Timothy Corey to share in the celebration. The Filling Station submitted 3 nominations – 2 volunteer groups and 1 paid volunteer coordinator –

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2020-2021 County Profile for Jones County, NC from Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC

As of 2019, Feeding America reported Jones County, NC had a food insecurity rate of 18.1% of the county population. In the 2020-2021 report from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, it was reported that the percentage has increased to 25%. The Filling Station is among the Top Agencies in the county assisting with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education, and Connection. We are grateful to our church, corporate, and individual partners to keep the mission running. http://foodbankcenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-2021-County-Profiles_Jones.pdf

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