Lyon County Seniors

07/12/2023

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04/26/2022

For the month of April( and slightly beyond) our seniors can find measuring spoons at our local food pantries. Each of these spoons has four different measurements on them, and they're super convenient to use! If you get one please let us know here on Facebook what you think, because we really value your feedback!

04/12/2022

April 30th is National Drug Take Back day, where old medications can be safely disposed of, including pet meds! Come drop stuff off, just say hi or get more get more information! This event will be in front of the Dayton Smith's from 10AM to 2PM.

02/17/2022

This month's useful item is EZ grippers! They are wonderful for helping to open jars, bottles, and great as non slip surfaces for holding things in place on tables and shelves. Let us know what you use yours for! Dayton Food Pantry Silver Stage Food Pantry Yerington Food Pantry

01/19/2022

Free covid tests are available from the USPS right now, 4 per household.

COVID Home Tests | USPS

01/11/2022

These washable and reusable bags will be available at all Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon & Storey Counties food pantries in the next week!
Silver Stage Food Pantry Dayton Food Pantry
Yerington Food Pantry

12/29/2021

Your voice is important.

Please help us best serve the needs of our communities by completing this quick and simple survey.

2021 Community Needs Assessment

The purpose of this survey is to help Lyon County Human Services (LCHS) develop a strategic plan to enhance the well-being of individuals across the lifespan. Your input will help determine the direction of LCHS. Thank you for taking this opportunity to tell us what services will help residents of Lyon County live safe, secure, healthy lives and/or help individuals live as independently as possible. The information provided will remain confidential.

Paper copies are available and can be submitted to any LCHS office location.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCHSNeedsAssessment

12/10/2021

Hi, Seniors! The SNAP-Ed Team at Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative by Healthy Communities Coalition is happy to gift you with this great spatula this holiday season! Spatulas will be available in Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon & Storey Counties Food Pantries next week! Happy Holidays!

Dayton Food Pantry, Yerington Food Pantry, Silver Stage Food Pantry

11/10/2021

Canned veggies can be a great choice, just watch out for high sodium!

11/05/2021

Happy November, Seniors! CAN you think of a better gadget than this month's pantry give-away? This month at Dayton Food Pantry, Silver Stage Food Pantry, and at Yerington Food Pantry, we'll be handing out can lids that you can use to store unfinished cans of food. The lids fit a wide variety of cans. While you're at it, read up on why can foods can be a great choice in the attached flyer!

11/03/2021

Do you need help with groceries to stretch your budget and afford things like rent or medications?
Check out the post below from Food Bank of Northern Nevada for information about the Golden Groceries program!

11/02/2021

Dayton Senior Center’s November calendar is up! If you’re looking to add some delicious fruits and veggies 🥦 🥕🥒🍅 to your plate, check out the Produce on Wheels deliveries on the 9th and 23rd at 11:45!