Food Assistance Resource Guide

— Written By
en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲

Jones County Food Assistance Resource Guide

Need additional help? Call 252-448-9621

To suggest additions or revisions to this document please contact Sarah Ware at Sarah_Ware@ncsu.edu

Click here for the printable version of the Jones County Food Assistance Guide


QUICK LIST OF RESOURCES


Click the name of the organization to be taken to more detailed information.

Organization Offering When Contact
Jones County DSS, Food & Nutrition Services Food and Nutrition Services Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 252-448-2581 ext. 2028
Jones County DSS, Senior Nutrition Services Weekly Meals Weekly 252-448-1001
Jones County Health Department eWIC benefit card Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 252-448-9111
Trenton Food Pantry Food boxes & TEFAP boxes Wednesdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m.,
TEFAP 2nd Wed 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
252-670-7093
The Filling Station

Non-perishable boxes, perishables when available

Commodity SupplementalFood Program (CSFP)Boxes for income qualified residents over 60 yrs.

Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until all boxes are distributed

2nd Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. until all boxes are distributed

252-224-1127
Trenton Methodist Church Free food Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 405-514-5598
Jones County Community Hope Commodity SupplementalFood Program (CSFP) Boxes for income qualified residents over 60 yrs. 3rd Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 252-670-7093
Maysville United Methodist Church Food boxes 3rd Monday 9 a.m.  910-743-3691

 


DETAILED INFORMATION BY ORGANIZATION


Jones County DSS, Food and Nutrition Services

Available to: Low-income families

Service Provided: Helps low-income people buy the food they need to remain healthy.
Instructions: Call 252-448-2581 ext. 2028
Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location(s): 418 Hwy 58 North, Unit C, Trenton, NC 28585
Contact Information: 252-448-2581 ext. 2028


Jones County DSS, Senior Nutrition Program

Available to: Jones County residents 60 and older

Service Provided: Congregate and home delivered meals. During the Covid-19 response, five frozen meals are delivered each week to participants.
Instructions: Call the Jones County Senior Center at 252-448-1001 for more information.
Days/Times: Weekly
Location(s): Home delivery or 215 State Rd 1123, Trenton, NC 28585
Contact Information: 252-448-1001


Trenton Food Pantry

Available to: Anyone & The Emergency Food Assistance Program
(TEFAP must meet income requirements)

Service Provided: Food boxes & TEFAP boxes
Instructions: Curb side service, boxes will be placed in your vehicle by a volunteer
Days/Times: Wednesdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m., TEFAP 2nd Wed 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location(s): 346 W Jones Street, Trenton, NC 28585
Contact Information: 252-723-0049
Click here for Trenton Food Pantry’s website


WIC

Available to:

  • Pregnant Women
  • Postpartum women who have had a baby in the past six months or who are breastfeeding an infant less than 12 months of age
  • Infants and children under 5 years of age
  • Live in North Carolina
  • Meet gross annual income that cannot exceed 185% of the poverty level – all Medicaid, SNAP and Work First recipients meet WIC income eligibility
  • Be at nutritional risk – a nutritionist or other health professional makes the nutritional risk assessment at no cost to the participant

Potential eligibility to receive WIC benefits can be determined by clicking here.

Service Provided: Nutrition education, Supplemental food packages (eWIC benefit card), Breastfeeding Promotion and Support, Referrals to health care
Instructions: Call 252-448-9111, option 3; or online referrals can be made by clicking here.
Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location(s): 418 Hwy 58 North, Unit C. Trenton, NC 28585
Contact Information: 252-448-9111
Click here for WIC’s Facebook


Filling Station

Available to: All Jones County residents & income qualified residents over 60 yrs

Service Provided: Non-perishable boxes, perishables when available
Instructions: Curb side service, boxes will be placed in your vehicle by a volunteer
Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until all boxes are distributed & 2nd Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. until all boxes are distributed
Location(s): 221 Main Street, Pollocksville, NC 28573
Contact Information: 252-224-1127
Click here for  The Filling Station’s website


Trenton Methodist Church

Available to: All Jones County residents

Service Provided: Free food
Instructions: Come in & shop our pantry.
Days/Times: Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location(s): 107 Market St, Trenton, NC 28585
Contact Information: 405-514-5598
Click here for  Trenton Methodist Church’s website


Jones County Community Hope

Available to: income qualified residents over 60 yrs

Service Provided: Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Instructions: Curb side service, boxes will be placed in your vehicle by a volunteer
Days/Times: 3rd Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location(s): 346 W Jones Street, Trenton, NC 28585
Contact Information: 252-670-7093
Click here for Jones Community Hope’s Facebook page


Maysville United Methodist Church

Available to: All Jones County residents

Service Provided: Free food boxes
Instructions: Curb side service, boxes will be placed in your vehicle by a volunteer. Check the church sign for the most up to date information.
Days/Times: 3rd Monday 9 a.m.
Location(s): 804 Foy Ave, Maysville NC 28555
Contact Information: 910-743-3691