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

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"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

Episode #46 – Emoni Burgess, Get Ready for the Jones County Heritage Festival

July 28, 2026

Emoni Burgess previews the 17th annual Jones County Heritage Festival: a new family movie night, farmer’s market, hayride, and more.

Episode #45-Joint Health: Small Steps, Lasting Independence

July 27, 2026

Marcy Hoffman joins The Filling Station to explore joint health — nutrition, movement, and daily habits that protect mobility and independence as you age.

Episode #44 – Comfort Elementary’s Elizabeth Thompson on Jones County Schools

July 23, 2026

Comfort Elementary principal Elizabeth Thompson shares her first year in Jones County, new sixth-grade plans, and growing community support.

Episode #43-Building Your Immune System (Bridging Foods and Meds Series Finale)

July 16, 2026

This episode wraps up our six-part “Bridging Foods and Meds” series, and we’re closing it out with a topic everyone can use: immunity. Host Mary Ann LeRay sits down with Marcy Hoffman, the Filling Station’s onsite nutrition education program lead, to break down what your immune system actually is and how the small choices you make every day either strengthen it or wear it down. Marcy describes the immune system as your body’s “security team”: organs, tissues, cells, and even your skin, all working together with an innate defense that responds immediately and an adaptive defense that learns from every […]

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