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 …
Neuse River Bridge Run A Huge Success for Area Non Profits Read More »
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 …
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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 …
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During the week of March 21, 2022, we served 177 households with over 60 volunteer hours assisting with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition Education and Connection. These beautiful, nutritious boxes are made possible by partnership with Religious Community Services from New Bern, NC, Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and our …
March 22, 2022 – Christi Mallasch from The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC called The Filling Station and spoke with Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director to extend an invitation to visit the Food Bank. The Duke Energy Foundation asked the Food Bank to choose one of their partner agencies to be part of …
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Thursday, March 15, 2022 – Triune Holiness Church served food boxes from the Food Pantry. Thanks to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and our church partners for making this possible. In addition, a local homeschool group volunteered to change our sign highlighting the Bridge Run which will be held on April 9th. …
The Filling Station Continues “Bridging Communities” Read More »
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 …
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).
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