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Silver Springs Food Pantry New Location
Healthy Communities Coalition’s food pantry in Silver Springs has moved to a new location! The pantry is now at 1290 Lahontan Street, Silver Springs. Hours are Wed – Fri from 10am-4pm. For more information, see https://healthycomm.org/food-hub/food-pantries/silver-springs-food-pantry/
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 Sept 9 Speakers Discuss Rural Nutrition Initiative Plus Fernley Foundation
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties hosts it’s September meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 9am via Zoom (connection details below). The public meeting includes member updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health…
Read MoreDayton Farmers Market Opens
It is almost Farmers Market season! Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton Farmers Market will take place each Thursday June 10 through September 30, 2021. Cash, major credit cards, USDA Senior Farmers Market coupons, WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,…
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 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 MoreDayton Farmers Market Vendor Application 2019
Healthy Communities Coalition is inviting farmers to participate in our annual Dayton Farmers Market, Thursdays this summer from 4-7 pm. Healthy Communities does NOT charge vendors a weekly booth fee. We do encourage vendors to kindly consider a weekly donation…
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