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
"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
Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards 2025 took place on May 12th at the North Carolina Capitol in Raleigh, NC. The NC Screening Team from the American Red Cross, which has a member from Maysville, NC, in Jones County, received a Medallion Award. Rachel Hunt, Lieutenant Governor, shared remarks with the award recipients. Mary Ann LeRay, a commissioner on the Commission for Community Service and Volunteerism, was at the event to greet and extend congratulations on behalf of Jones County. Dr. Joe Blosser serves as the chair of the commission, and Briles Johnson is the executive director.
Out of the Box Recipes Virtual Learning with Recipes Save the Date: Back to School Bash with Jones County Recreation – August 9, 2025
This interview provides an in-depth look into the life and experiences of Sabrina Bengal as she shares her background, her involvement in the community, her role during Hurricane Florence, and the legacy of her mother-in-law, Ella Jones Bengal (born in Trenton), who served as the first woman mayor of New Bern. This conversation with Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director, highlights her passion for her community and commitment to making a positive impact which has had a ripple effect into Jones County and support of The Filling Station. Note: Sabrina has her “rockstar glasses” on due to some recent eye surgery. […]
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