The Filling Station will be closed Dec 23 - Jan 3, 2025. Food Pantry reopens Jan 7th, 2025.
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
Recent Posts
Jones County Commissioners celebrate the good news from the Governor’s Office and N.C. Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism. On Tuesday, April 19th, Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director of The Filling Station, made a presentation to the Jones County Commissioners to seek grant support for “transporting healthy foods”. The commissioners unanimously voted to approve a $5000 grant to The Filling Station. In addition, the good news was shared that The Food Pantry Volunteer Group is one of the 22 Governor Medallion Award winners in the State of NC. This is the highest volunteer honor in the state. Commissioner Chair, Frank […]
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When Oxford Press closed its operations in Cary, NC, DPR Construction worked with Scott Ladner, Raymond Carolina Handling Company, to find an organization in need of a generous donation. “We were overwhelmed to receive the call and find out many of our wish list items were being donated,” says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director. There had been many conversations about how nice it would be to have board room chairs for our Board of Directors, who represent 12 churches in Jones County. The purchase always seems out of reach or just not necessary. From lightly loved chairs to furniture for […]
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