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
Miracles, Not Magic: A New Year’s Message from The Filling Station
In this special New Year’s episode of The Filling Station Podcast, host Mary Ann LeRay reflects on the close of 2025 and looks ahead to what’s coming in 2026 for The Filling Station and the Jones County community. Mary Ann shares a powerful recap of November and December 2025 – a season that saw the food pantry serve more than 1,658 households while volunteers contributed 956 hours of service in just six weeks. From food assistance to leadership development, amateur radio education, holiday outreach, and nutrition programs, the episode […]
Serving those who served In this newest episode, host Mary Ann LeRay sits down with Nicole Jenkins, Veteran Service Officer, and Chad Day, Veteran Services Driver, to explore the vital work happening through Jones County Veteran Services. With roughly 10% of Jones County’s population being veterans-and even more when you include their families, spouses, and caretakers-this office serves as a critical bridge between our local heroes and the resources they’ve earned. Nicole and Chad shine a light on what makes Jones County’s approach unique, particularly in our rural setting. The transportation program, born from recognizing that veterans were missing crucial […]
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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.
