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May 2026 Food for Thought Newsletter

May 4, 2026

May 2026 Food for Thought Newsletter

Where Does Your Money Go? A Financial Wellness Conversation for Jones County (Episode #32)

May 3, 2026

Tommy Stanfield of Southern Bank joins Mary Ann LeRay to launch financial wellness workshops at The Filling Station. First session May 21 in Jones County.

The Salt Problem: How Rural Heart Failure Patients in Eastern NC Are Being Heard (Episode #31)

Apr 30, 2026

The Salt Problem: ECU nurse Brendan Lake studies how rural heart failure patients in Eastern NC manage low-salt diets. Join the conversation in Jones County.

Filling Station Podcast #30 – April 9, 2026 When health comes first, everything else follows

Apr 22, 2026

Marcy joins Mary Ann LeRay to unpack Three Circles Living and why mindset, not another diet, is the foundation of lasting health. A new program is launching.

Filling Station Podcast #29 – March 31, 2026 (Eileen Dove – Jones County National Day of Prayer)

Apr 1, 2026

Join Mary Ann LeRay and Eileen Dove to celebrate the Jones County National Day of Prayer — May 7 at the Civic Center. All generations welcome.

Spring Grassroots Leadership Conference Connects Leaders at the Jones County Civic Center

Mar 23, 2026

2026 Spring Grassroots Leadership Academy Conference brought community, nonprofit, government, and Extension leaders to Trenton for two days of training, networking, and regional collaboration.

Filling Station Podcast #28, March 12, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Learn about the new Bridging Foods and Meds program at The Filling Station and how nutrition education supports healthier communities.

March 2026 Food for Thought Newsletter

Mar 6, 2026

March 2026 Food for Thought Newsletter

Filling Station Podcast #27, February 26, 2026 – Leadership Jones Grassroots Leadership Conference is bringing affordable, impactful leadership training to Jones County

Feb 27, 2026

Mary Ann LeRay shares how the Leadership Jones Grassroots Leadership Conference is bringing affordable, impactful leadership training to Jones County — just $50, March 19–20.