Fernley
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Local offices in Fernley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
595 Silver Lace Boulevard, Fernley, NV 89408
Help here
- Water and sewer accountsGet help starting, transferring, or stopping water and sewer service and paying your bill.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoffernley.org
Older adults · County office
Fernley Senior Center
105 Lois Lane, Fernley, NV 89408
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the senior center for local services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoffernley.org
Jobs and training · State office
EmployNV Business and Career Hub - Fernley
1320 W Newlands Drive, Fernley, NV 89408
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet free help with job searches, career counseling, and training resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on detr.nv.gov
Local office · City office
Fernley City Hall
595 Silver Lace Boulevard, Fernley, NV 89408
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoffernley.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Facilities
595 Silver Lace Boulevard, Fernley, NV 89408
Help here
- Parks, fields, and facility reservationsFind city parks and recreation spaces, report a park problem, or ask about reserving a facility.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoffernley.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Fernley first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
MAP Emergency Food Pantry
Northern Nevada MAP
31 miles from the center of Fernley570 Reactor Way, Reno, NV 89502
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
What to bring: Complete an intake form on the first visit and once a year after.
Listed on nnvmap.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RHT Heavenly Pantry
Rehoboth Holy Temple
32 miles from the center of Fernley700 Smithridge Drive, Reno, NV 89502
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
What to bring: May visit each time the pantry is open.
Listed on fbnn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Prescription Pantry Program
Renown Health
32 miles from the center of Fernley1095 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89502
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: People experiencing poverty
Listed on renown.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Reno Corps Food Pantry
The Salvation Army Reno Corps
32 miles from the center of Fernley1931 Sutro Street, Reno, NV 89512
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Open to the public
What to bring: Bring valid identification, information for other household members, proof of residency, and proof of income eligibility. An exception is made for people requesting food for the first time.
Listed on reno.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Saint Francis of Assisi Food Pantry
33 miles from the center of Fernley160 Hubbard Way, Suite F, Reno, NV 89502
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed5 PM to 7 PM (3rd of the month)
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
What to bring: Photo ID. May visit once a month.
Listed on saintfrancisfoodpantryreno.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Voice in the Wilderness
A Voice in the Wilderness Church
33 miles from the center of Fernley513 E. 2nd St., Reno, NV 89502
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
What to bring: Complete a brief intake form on the first visit and once a year after.
Listed on fbnn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fernley
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Lyon County Human Services
PO Box 1141, Silver Springs, NV 89429-9038
Listed on dhs.nv.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lyon County
Fernley is in Lyon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Yerington District Office
215 West Bridge Street, Suite 6, Yerington, NV 89447
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsResidents can apply for state assistance programs at the district office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dwss.nv.gov
Local office · State office
Nevada 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada211.org
Nevada programs by kind of help
These are run by Nevada and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Nevada 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988