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Open House in Dayton Nevada Kicks Off Farm to School Month
The public is invited to an open house at the Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative (RHNI) greenhouse at 175 River Road, Dayton, Nevada 89403 on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-1pm. The free event kicks off October as Farm-to-School month, an…
Read MoreYerington Schools Collect 1380 Pounds of Food For Local Pantry!
Yerington K-12 schools held a “Stuff the School Bus” food drive in November that resulted in 1,380 pounds of food being donated for Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ Yerington Food Pantry! Students, schools and community came together…
Read MoreTurkey Drive Saturday November 13
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties, in partnership with 4-H Club, is collecting turkeys that will be distributed through Healthy Communities’ food pantries. Help those in need have a wonderful Thanksgiving by donating at the Annual Turkey Drive…
Read MoreOpening for VISTA service in Dayton Nevada area
There’s a fantastic service and training opportunity being offered in the Dayton, Nevada area. A VISTA member with a dedication to teamwork is needed to help increase access to food, thereby improving food security and wellness in the community. As…
Read MoreHealthy Communities Expands Food Security Efforts to Large Greenhouse in Dayton
Dayton, Nevada – In 2010 Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties, a nonprofit based in Dayton, began strategically working toward improving our local food system to provide food to residents in need in our communities. These efforts have…
Read MoreFood Drive Brings In Over 1,000 Pounds for Dayton Pantry
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties reports that a March food drive at the Dayton Grocery Outlet brought in 1,082 pounds of food for the Coalition’s Dayton Food Pantry clients. Lisa Selmi, Healthy Communities’ fiscal manager, said, “We…
Read MoreDayton Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ Dayton Food Pantry is seeking additional volunteers. Due to the pandemic and ripple effects such as unemployment, there has been an increase in the need for the Pantry’s services. Volunteers are needed…
Read MoreFood Pantries Seek Donations for Thanksgiving
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Dayton, Yerington and Silver Springs are asking for donations of typical Thanksgiving side dish ingredients. This week, the food pantries are seeking donations of canned pumpkin. Next week, they…
Read MorePotluck at Silver Stage Pantry’s New Location March 1
Silver Springs, Nevada – Healthy Communities Coalition’s Silver Stage Food Pantry is moving. We are thrilled to be partnering with Veterans Healing Camp for our new home! Visit us in our new location at 1775 US Highway 50 East, Silver…
Read MoreOctober 19 Golf Tournament Will Raise Funds for Dayton Food Pantry
Dayton, Nevada – A Fall Harvest Golf Tournament (“Drive Out Hunger”) with breakfast and lunch takes place on Saturday, October 19th at the Dayton Valley Golf Course. The event, hosted by Js’ Bistro and the golf course, will raise funds for…
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