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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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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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 church partners. The flowers were delivered by a client who picks up boxes for his family.
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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
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