Yerington Food Pantry

08/27/2026

We currently have lots of peanut butter and applesauce here at the food pantry. It's perfect for making a nutritious spread or dip. Recipe:

3/4 cup applesauce

1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

Optional: A dash of cinnamon or honey

Stir well until smooth and creamy.

Serve with apple slices or graham crackers.

08/26/2026

Open hours here at the Yerington Food Pantry are changing slightly starting next Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Hours will be:

Wednesdays 9am-4pm
Thursdays 9am-4pm
Location: 502 W Bridge Street, Yerington, NV 89447

08/25/2026

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week starts today, August 24, 2026! CHWs available in Yerington, including at South Lyon Medical Center and here at the food pantry (ask for Sunshine). To kick off the week, we are introducing Community Health Workers (CHWs) and the vital roles they play in our communities. Questions? Please email [email protected]

08/24/2026

📲Stop by the Yerington Pantry and ask for Sunshine or Nevaeh to learn more about this opportunity, or visit aarpfoundation.org/scsep to learn more about SCSEP. Below are more details:

Are you 55+ and looking for work? The AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps older adults get back to work by offering paid, part-time training and real-world job experience.

There are currently two openings here at the Yerington Food Pantry!

✅ Earn income while you learn
✅ Build new skills with on-the-job training
✅ Get personalized job coaching & support
✅ Gain experience at nonprofits such as the Yerington Food Pantry

📌 Who can apply?
If you’re 55 or older, unemployed, and meet income guidelines, you may qualify.

08/20/2026

Local resources for children's mental health

Lyon & Storey Counties NV – August 18, 2026 Written by the staff at the Healthy Community Coalition of Lyon & Storey Counties Parent Corner News Column for August 2026 Back-to-School Season Puts Spotlight on Children’s Mental Health As summer’s long days begin to fade and families prepare for ...

08/20/2026

💬 Take control. Find support. Choose recovery. You'll find SMART Recovery here In Yerington at the Community United Methodist Church each Thursday at 1pm. This science-based, self-help group is for anyone overcoming addiction or unwanted behaviors (substance or non-substance).
🧠 Build motivation
✋ Cope with urges
💬 Manage thoughts & emotions
🌿 Live a balanced life
📍Locations and times in Lyon County:
🦋Mondays at 1pm at HCC's Dayton Food Pantry at 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton, NV 89403
🦋Tuesdays at 10am at HCC's Silver Stage Food Pantry at 1290 Lahontan St., Silver Springs, NV
🦋Thursdays at 1pm at the Community United Methodist Church at 221 North Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447
SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training.

08/16/2026

This Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, UNR School of Medicine offers a Rural Outreach Clinic at 213 S Whitacre Street in Yerington from 9AM-1PM. These clinics provide free medical services such as general physicals, sports physicals, laboratory services, breast exams, and more! Appointments can be made by referencing the number shown on the flyer below. Walk-in’s are also welcomed. The last walk in will be accepted any time before noon. Translators present at every clinic.

The UNR School of Medicine is holding a Rural Outreach Clinic on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 213 S Whitacre St, Yerington, NV 89447 from 9AM-1PM. These clinics provide free medical services such as general physicals, sports physicals, laboratory services, breast exams, and more! Appointments can be made by referencing the number shown on the flyer below. Walk-in’s are also welcomed. The last walk in will be accepted any time before noon. Translators present at every clinic.

*Los invitamos a una Clínica de Alcance Rural en Yerington Nevada, Domingo, el 16 de agosto ubicada en 213 S Whitacre St, Yerington, NV 89447. El horario de la clínica es de las 9AM a 1PM. La ultima revision medica sin cita es a las 12PM. ¡La Clínica de Alcance Rural ofrece servicios médicos gratuitos a todos los pacientes! Los servicios incluyen exámenes físicos generales, exámenes de Papanicolao, exámenes de glucosa, exámenes de colesterol, exámenes físicos deportivos y más. Pacientes sin cita son bienvenidos a la clínica, pero si alguien desea hacer una cita, puede comunicarse con la información mencionada en los folletos que contiene este correo electrónico. Tendremos traductores presentes en cada clínica

08/11/2026

What are some of your favorite food stories or memories? As part of their "Around the Table" program series, Nevada Humanities has been highlighting food stories and traditions from around the Silver State. Send in your recipe cards and zines in digital or paper formats through December 31, 2026! Learn more on Nevada Humanities’ website about how you can contribute: https://www.nevadahumanities.org/around-the-table-contribute-your-recipe-cards-and-zines

08/10/2026

Great news: Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC) is coming to our area soon! For more information, please contact [email protected]. Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is joining forces with Nevada Volunteers to recruit, train, and deploy Nevada’s first Youth Mental Health Corps to help teens access mental health resources. YMHC will bring young people as peers and near-peers in schools and communities. This initiative addresses not only the need for mental health resources, but also creates pathways for Nevada’s young adults to develop skills in this career field. Youth Mental Health Corps will make a tangible difference in the lives of Nevada’s young people, empowering them to navigate the challenges they face with resilience and hope while addressing shortages in the behavioral health workforce. Healthy Communities is proud to be part of this groundbreaking effort. For more information, please contact [email protected]