November 2024 Food for Thought Newsletter
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Thank you SPONSORS – It’s not too late to add your name or business to the list
Thank you for being our Title Sponsor for “Jones County – A Perfect 10”
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Perfect 10 and Pollopalooza Message from Mary Ann
This is a message from Mary Ann reminding everyone about the two big events happening in Jones County on October 19th.
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Western NC Recovery – Supply Drive and Emergency Management Announcement
Jones County Government will begin accepting supplies to help with relief in Western North Carolina beginning tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM at the Jones County Civic Center. A flyer will be uploaded to social media pages within the hour. Emergency Management and Law Enforcement staff are coordinating the effort to take these supplies to a preferred location to exhaust any chaos. Supplies will be accepted until otherwise noted. Coordination has begun with the Volunteer Fire Department to see what members are prepared to volunteer by way of QRV or tankers.
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PRESS RELEASE – Jones County receives a permanent replica of the Charters of Freedom at the Jones County Civic Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jones County receives a permanent replica of the Charters of Freedom at the Jones County Civic Center. A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place today in Trenton, North Carolina, as the 62nd Charters of Freedom setting nationwide was dedicated at the Jones County Civic Center, located at 832 NC Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC 28585. This setting, the 37th of its kind in North Carolina, includes full-scale replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil Rights Amendments. The entire event was broadcast live on the Your Charters
Hurricane Community Forum
This Hurricane Community Forum is presented by the National Weather Service and hosted by The Filling Station.
The info below is from the NWS website.
Why: Did you know that Eastern North Carolina is the MOST frequently impacted stretch of coastline in the country to hurricanes?
Follow this link to register for the forum on September 18th at 6 PM in Pollocksville.
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Our State Magazine Features The Filling Station in September 2024 Issue
Cover image courtesy of Our State Magazine 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
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