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 a video highlighting how they served during the pandemic. With short notice and the need for insured drivers, Mary Ann LeRay and Joan Taylor headed out on Tuesday for Raleigh. Joan Taylor has been a volunteer and supporter of the organization since the beginning. Her […]
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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. Join the Filling Station Team HERE. This partnership keeps the mission running.
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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.
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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
Read MoreServed 233 households during the distribution Over 50 volunteer hours logged in
Read MoreHazel 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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