Welcome to The Filling Station
Vision
The Filling Station is the premier connector of people and resources in Jones County and the world.
Mission
Our mission is to assist with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education and Connection serving the residents of Jones County.
Hours of Operation - Nutrition and Education
Tuesday, 9AM until all Food Boxes are distributed (Drive-through service only) Wednesday - Closed
Thursday, 9AM until all Food Boxes are distributed (Drive-through service only) Second Week of the Month - Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors
Friday - Closed
"Leave a Legacy" by purchasing a brick along the sidewalk leading to the front doors of The Filling Station
This sidewalk represents the many footsteps of volunteers, donors, clients, partners, pastors and elected officials.
During this special campaign, you have the opportunity to honor those who have made this mission possible.
4x8 Brick is $100 & 8x8 Brick is $225.00 - Just in time for Christmas gift giving.
Recent Posts
Tuesday, April 10th – Out of the Box Recipe Day Brenda Hall, a volunteer for The Filling Station, used items from Tuesday’s Food Pantry Distribution to create some yummy recipes good for your health and budget. Thank you Brenda for your creativity! Download the Demonstration Recipe File
What happens when dedication meets creativity in rural community service? Find out in our latest interview with Jennifer King, Deputy Director of Administration for Jones County. With 21 years of experience in local government, Jennifer shares how a “whatever it takes” attitude is transforming how we serve our community. From innovative collaborations between county government and The Filling Station, to exciting new initiatives like the Community Closet project, Jennifer offers unique insights into building stronger rural communities. Her passion for Jones County and commitment to creative problem-solving shine through in this engaging conversation.
Food Pantry Open Each Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 – 10:00 AM Online Registration CSFP – Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors 60 yrs and older Second Tuesday and Thursday of each month 9-11 AM Application and Approval required through Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Find SNAP-friendly recipes for all seasons on the More In My Basket website at morefood.org/tips-recipes. You can also contact them for any SNAP-related questions by calling their toll-free line at 1-855-240-1451. #Recipes #SNAP
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We are seeking to broaden the scope of the mission of The Filling Station through community partnership. If you are interested in partnering and learning more about this mission, please click the Contact Form button below and someone will connect with you.
