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

September 2024 Food for Thought Newsletter

August 29, 2024

Food for Thought September 2024 Newsletter

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Our State Magazine Features The Filling Station in September 2024 Issue

August 25, 2024

We are thrilled and deeply honored to have been featured in the September 2024 issue of Our State magazine. The article, titled “Shelter from the Storm,” captures the heart of our Filling Station mission and the resilience of our community in Jones County. The story highlights how The Filling Station, created from a desire to ensure our neighbors could put food on their tables, became a crucial lifeline during and after Hurricane Florence in 2018. It showcases our evolution from a simple food pantry to a comprehensive community support center, offering everything from disaster relief to leadership training programs. Key […]

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Amateur Radio General License Class Starting October 12, 2024

August 6, 2024

The Filling Station in partnership with the New Bern Amateur Radio Club will be holding a Ham Radio Licensing Class for the General Class License. It is recommended that students hold a current Technician Class License. The Class is open to all ages and will prepare the students for the FCC Element 3 exam, General Class. As with all current FCC Amateur Radio Licenses, there is NO Morse Code required. The course covers regulations, operating practices, electronic theory, and safety. The class is FREE but the student Should purchase the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 10th Edition Study Guide for […]

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Fill ‘Er Up Client Newsletter, July 2024

June 28, 2024

Fill ‘Er Up Client Newsletter, July 2024

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