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)
Lenoir Community College Computer Lab 9 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday, 9AM until all Food Boxes are distributed (Drive-through service only)
Lenoir Community College Computer Lab 9 AM - 1 PM
Second Week of the Month - Commodity Supplement Food Program for Seniors
Friday - Closed
Recent Posts
As of 2019, Feeding America reported Jones County, NC had a food insecurity rate of 18.1% of the county population. In the 2020-2021 report from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, it was reported that the percentage has increased to 25%. The Filling Station is among the Top Agencies in the county assisting with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education, and Connection. We are grateful to our church, corporate, and individual partners to keep the mission running. http://foodbankcenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-2021-County-Profiles_Jones.pdf
During the week of March 21, 2022, we served 177 households with over 60 volunteer hours assisting with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition Education and Connection. These beautiful, nutritious boxes are made possible by partnership with Religious Community Services from New Bern, NC, Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and our church partners. The flowers were delivered by a client who picks up boxes for his family.
March 22, 2022 – Christi Mallasch from The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC called The Filling Station and spoke with Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director to extend an invitation to visit the Food Bank. The Duke Energy Foundation asked the Food Bank to choose one of their partner agencies to be part of a video highlighting how they served during the pandemic. With short notice and the need for insured drivers, Mary Ann LeRay and Joan Taylor headed out on Tuesday for Raleigh. Joan Taylor has been a volunteer and supporter of the organization since the beginning. Her […]
Thursday, March 15, 2022 – Triune Holiness Church served food boxes from the Food Pantry. Thanks to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and our church partners for making this possible. In addition, a local homeschool group volunteered to change our sign highlighting the Bridge Run which will be held on April 9th. Join the Filling Station Team HERE. This partnership keeps the mission running.
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