Left to Right – John Taylor, Building and Facilities Chair, Dr. Norma Sermon-Boyd, Treasurer, Adam Miklos, Mill Manager, IP, Mary Ann LeRay, FS ED NEW BERN, N.C. (12/10/2021) – The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Filling Station, Inc., to help purchase needed materials and appliances for the new teaching kitchen. This grant is just one example of International Paper’s commitment to the company’s signature causes, which include education, hunger, health and wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve our planet. The company is committed to addressing critical community needs where our employees live and work. […]
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Great WITN coverage for The Filling Station at Giving Tuesday 2021 WITN Link
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Read MoreServed 207 households during the distribution Over 82 Volunteer Hours (including volunteer hours served at the Jones County Heritage Festival on Nov 13, 2021)
Read MoreLocal nonprofits benefit from funds donated during Giving Tuesday, which was created in 2012 as a global generosity movement. Check out this story on NewBernSJ.com
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August 2017, The Filling Station opened its doors to the community with the mission to assist with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education, and Connection. We have experienced many successes this past year. Due to the excellent leadership of our Board of Directors, Food Pantry Director, and a New Executive Director, we have been able to build momentum as we move into our 5th year. The Food Pantry has grown to over 800-1000 households serving over 10,000 individuals due to the increased demand due to the Pandemic. Plans are unfolding for the development of a Teaching Kitchen […]
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