New grocery store to provide healthy food options to underserved Las Vegas community

The Obodo Collective to host grand opening of their community greengrocer on February 22

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February 20, 2025

LAS VEGAS— In an effort to combat food insecurity and provide healthy food alternatives, the Southern Nevada Health District and The Obodo Collective are partnering to open a new greengrocer (produce store) in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside. The Obodo Greengrocer, located in the heart of the Historic Westside, will offer fresh, local fruits and vegetables along with other essential goods. The store will accept SNAP benefits to improve access to healthy food for residents in the underserved area.

In 2023, roughly 50 million people across the U.S. lived in food-insecure households, meaning they did not have consistent access to nutritious foods to support their overall health and well-being. The rate of food insecurity continues to rise in the U.S.—13.5% of households in 2023, up from 12.8% in 2022. Single-parent households led by women were disproportionately affected, with more than one-third reporting food insecurity. Black and Latino households also faced significantly higher rates than white households. In 2022, an estimated 331,420 people in Clark County—nearly 15% of the population—were food insecure.

Grand Opening of the Obodo Greengrocer

The grand opening celebration of the Obodo Greengrocer is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at 1300 C St., Las Vegas, NV. The event will feature a U-pick market, garden planting demonstrations, and community resource booths.

Located on the same property as the store, the Obodo Urban Farm supplies the store with locally grown produce while promoting sustainable farming practices to increase food accessibility and affordability. The farm cultivates fruits, vegetables, medicinal herbs, and native desert plants.

The Obodo Collective—a Black woman-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization —focuses on food sovereignty, housing justice, and early childhood education. The organization works to address multi-generational poverty through community-driven solutions and partnerships with other local nonprofits, helping connect families to essential resources.

For more information, visit ObodoCollective.org. For more information about Health District nutrition programs and resources, go to GetHealthyClarkCounty.org.

The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.