Mary Ann LeRay

Food Pantry Open Each Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 – 10:00 AM Online Registration CSFP – Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors 60 yrs and older Second Tuesday and Thursday of each month 9-11 AM Application and Approval required through Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Find SNAP-friendly recipes for all seasons on the More In My Basket website at morefood.org/tips-recipes. You can also contact them for any SNAP-related questions by calling their toll-free line at 1-855-240-1451. #Recipes #SNAP

The Filling Station is your connection point for community events and services for March 2025. Residents can sign up for the Neuse River Bridge Run and Spring Canning Classes. Health enthusiasts will love the featured Solis Green Medley Smoothie Bowl recipe—a nutrient-packed, customizable option perfect for energizing your day.

The Food Pantry continues to serve the community every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-10:00 AM, with the Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors (60+ years) available on the second Tuesday and Thursday of the month from 9-11 AM.

The Filling Station remains committed to its mission of assisting unmet needs in Nutrition, Education, and Connection for Jones County residents. For more information about any of these programs, contact 252-224-1127 or visit fillingstation1075.com.

Happy New Year from The Filling Station “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 Leadership Jones – Grassroots Leadership Academy – Registration OPENS Friday, Jan 10, 2025- Check back for LINK Neuse River Bridge Run – May 3, 202 Register to Walk/Run in the Bridge Run – May 3, 2025 Sourdough Classes Sourdough Classes offered through NC Cooperative Extension/Jones County – January 14th and February 13thRegister online Let’s Cook Healthy Together Class Let’s Cook Healthy Together Class

The upcoming holidays can be a difficult time for those who are experiencing loss in their lives.  Carol Jackson, Cardinal Hospice Healthcare, is providing education, information and support for those who are dealing with grief and loss.

Topics:  Dealing with Difficult Emotion, Tips for handling the holidays, decisions about holiday traditions
Recorded Workshop

We are thrilled to be a recipient of the 2024 Weisser Foundation grant to fund the Teaching Kitchen program. “Thank you to Jill Thompson, Executive Director, for believing in our mission and wonderful support throughout the application process. We are honored and humbled to be chosen to receive this important funding in teaching Nutrition Education”, says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director of The Filling Station located in Pollocksville, NC, Jones County. Weisser Foundation Grant Ceremony