Filling Station Podcast Interview with Janet Purvis of the Pollocksville Rotary Club In this episode, we explore the rich history and community impact of the Pollocksville Rotary Club through the eyes of Janet Purvis, a member whose father, Virgil Bender, was one of the club’s charter members when it was founded in 1948.The club celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023. Janet shares heartwarming stories of their partnership with The Filling Station, including providing $10,000 in disaster relief funding after Hurricane Florence and organizing community events. From the now-retired Big Game Hunt Tournament that still generates scholarship funds to their upcoming […]
Exploring Nutritional Resources in Our Community In this enlightening episode of the Filling Station Guest Podcast Series, Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director of the Filling Station, sits down with Sarah Ware, a dedicated Family and Consumer Science Agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension serving Jones and Onslow counties. Their conversation highlights the valuable partnership between these organizations and explores how Sarah’s expertise in food nutrition, preservation, and safety benefits community members of all ages. Listeners will learn about exciting new initiatives, including the teaching kitchen at the Filling Station for hands-on cooking classes, as well as upcoming community events like […]
The Filling Station is your connection point for community events and services for March 2025. Residents can sign up for the Neuse River Bridge Run and Spring Canning Classes. Health enthusiasts will love the featured Solis Green Medley Smoothie Bowl recipe—a nutrient-packed, customizable option perfect for energizing your day.
The Food Pantry continues to serve the community every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-10:00 AM, with the Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors (60+ years) available on the second Tuesday and Thursday of the month from 9-11 AM.
The Filling Station remains committed to its mission of assisting unmet needs in Nutrition, Education, and Connection for Jones County residents. For more information about any of these programs, contact 252-224-1127 or visit fillingstation1075.com.
Join us for a learning opportunity on February 27th! Join Neha J. Pagidipati, MD, MPH, cardiologist at Duke Health and Member of the American Heart Association of the Triangle Board of Directors, to learn more about women’s health and how to manage risk of cardiovascular disease. Click here to register. Neuse River Bridge Run – May 3, 202 Register to Walk/Run in the Bridge Run – May 3, 2025 From February 7-14, we recognize Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week. CHDs affect 1 in 100 births. This week honors the stories of CHD survivors and caregivers and raises awareness of these conditions. Food […]
Join the New Bern Amateur Radio Club (NBARC) for Winter Field Day,THIS SATURDAY (January 25), at Union Point Park in New Bern. We will be setting up around 8AM and getting ready to operate by 10am (contesting starts at 11am). We will be on the air until around sunset. This will be a great time to see the NBARC emergency comms trailer and to learn more about amateur radio. We will be operating on emergency power using multiple radios and talking to participants all over the world. Come and see what the ham radio hobby is all about.