Pop-Up Produce Stands return for fall season
Six pop-ups in September, October and November to offer locally grown fruits and vegetables
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August 29, 2024
LAS VEGAS – As the fall season approaches, the Pop-Up Produce Stands return to Las Vegas on September 3, giving people increased access to affordable, locally grown, organic fresh fruits and vegetables. The pop-ups are scheduled for six dates in September, October and November at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) in Las Vegas. Customers can use their SNAP/EBT card, cash, debit or credit cards.
The pop-up stands are aimed at helping address the problem of food insecurity in Southern Nevada. Approximately 330,757 people in Clark County — 14.6% of the population — are food insecure, meaning they are unable to access or afford enough nutritious food for their overall health and well-being. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 12.8% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity during 2022.
The produce stands program is a partnership among the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), Prevail Marketplace and Together We Can’s Veggie Buck Truck. There were six pop-up stands at the BTC in April, May and June.
People can visit the Pop-Up Produce stands at the BTC, located at 101 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, from noon to 3 p.m., or while supplies last on:
- Tuesday, September 3
- Tuesday, September 10
- Tuesday, October 1
- Tuesday, October 8
- Tuesday, November 5
- Tuesday, November 12
Last spring’s pop-up stands resulted in nearly 1,425 pounds of produce sold. About 20% of the spring 2024 market sales were SNAP/EBT transactions.
Healthy recipe cards, nutrition education and other health resources will also be available at the pop-ups. For more information, call the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at (702) 759-1270 or visit the Get Healthy Clark County Farmers Markets page. The website also has a list of local farmers markets, including those that accept EBT, SNAP and debit or credit cards.
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.