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
Hazel Alcock, President of the New Bern Women’s Club, pictured far right On Feb 1st, New Bern Christian Women’s Club hosted Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director, to share the mission and story of the organization. Each member arrived to the luncheon with canned goods to be donated to the Food Pantry.
The 1st Volunteer Orientation and Onboarding Session took place on Feb 17th in the Board Room on campus. 13 volunteers were present for the orientation which included the history of the organization and safety guidelines while serving our clients. “It is our goal to provide orientation and annual training for all individuals associated with The Filling Station.” We are grateful to Garber Methodist Church, one of our church partners, for the donation so educational monitors could be purchased.
Front Glass Panes were installed on The Filling Station building during the week of Feb 14th. Craven Glass Company was hired to install the new, tinted, insulated, tempered units. This addition to the renovation of the building will keep energy costs low while enhancing the campus on Main Street in Pollocksville. The Filling Station serves over 650 households each month and is also home to several partners who provide services to the residents of Jones County. Thank you, Ed Jekel, Facilities Manager, and John Taylor, Building and Ground Chair, for overseeing this project.
Thank you, David Mallard, Parks and Recreation Director, for leading the way and sharing with the Jones County Schools the importance of “bridging communities” and getting our youth running. “New Running Club to kick off later this month”, says David. As a Jones County native, David recognizes the importance of partnership and celebrating communities to keep Eastern NC strong. Neuse River Bridge Run – April 8-9, 2022 More information on sponsorship and registration: bridgerun.org
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