News & Events

Food for Thought – Filling Station July 2021 Newsletter

Jun 30, 2021

Message from Interim Executive Director Mary Ann LeRay We are in the right place at the right time. As we transition out of the pandemic, our conviction deepens to carry out the mission to which we have been called. On March 22, 2021, I rotated off the Board of Directors and accepted the role of Interim Executive Director. What a privilege to be able to serve the residents of Jones County. Please follow this link to the newsletter.

Filling Station Hosts Sponsor Breakfast for New Bern Bridge Run Supporters

Jun 28, 2021

Last year we were invited to join the Neuse River Bridge Run Committee. In an effort to showcase Jones County, we asked businesses and individuals to be a sponsor. Thank you to John Taylor and Joan Taylor (Coastal Real Estate), Susan and Eddie Jenkins (Mowing Buddies), Jean Butler Bender with Mary Kay, Allen Bender (AB’s Gravel Driveways), Driver Heating and Cooling, Kim Meadows (Mike’s Cabinets), Charley and Taffy Jones, Jerry and Sheri Smith (J&J Contracting). Also in the picture, Sheron Bender and Mary Ann Bender LeRay co-chaired in representing The Filling Station. How did our partnership benefit Jones County? A […]

Filling Needs for the Week of June 21, 2021

Jun 28, 2021

Served 215 households during the distribution Over 86 volunteer hours logged in

Filling Needs for the Week of June 14, 2021

Jun 21, 2021

Served 162 households during the distribution Over 62 volunteer hours logged in

Filling Needs for the Week of June 7, 2021

Jun 14, 2021

Served 192 households and 516 individuals during our two-day distribution Over 77 volunteer hours logged in

Filling Needs for the Week of May 24, 2021

Jun 7, 2021

Served 153 households and 452 individuals during our two day distribution Over 42 volunteer hours logged in

June 2021 Newsletter

Jun 1, 2021

Click the link for our 1075 Family Newsletter for June 2021  

Filling Needs for the Week of May 17, 2021

May 30, 2021

Served 190 households during distribution on Tuesday and Thursday Over 58 volunteer hours logged in

Memorial Day Week Closure

May 30, 2021

The Filling Station will be closed May 31- June 4 for Memorial Day Week The Food Pantry Distribution will reopen on Tuesday, June 8 at 9 AM Have a safe holiday.