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.
Read MoreThank 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.
Read MoreFood 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).
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 1st Volunteer Orientation and Onboarding Session took place on Feb 17th in the Board Room on campus. 13 volunteers were present for the orientation which included the history of the organization and safety guidelines while serving our clients. “It is our goal to provide orientation and annual training for all individuals associated with The Filling Station.” We are grateful to Garber Methodist Church, one of our church partners, for the donation so educational monitors could be purchased.
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