Reminder: Next Pop-Up Produce Stand set for November 5 in Las Vegas
Pop-ups offer locally grown fruits and vegetables
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 4, 2024
LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) reminds area residents that the next Pop-Up Produce Stand is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, in Las Vegas, giving people increased access to affordable, locally grown, organic fresh fruits and vegetables. The pop-ups are being held this season 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, 13.5% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity during 2023, up from 12.8% in 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 have been 10 pop-up stands at the BTC so far this year.
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, November 5
- Tuesday, November 12
The spring 2024 pop-up stands resulted in nearly 1,425 pounds of produce sold. About 20% of the market sales during that period were SNAP/EBT transactions. Dates for the 2025 pop-up stands will be announced in early 2025.
Healthy recipe cards, nutrition education and other health resources are also 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.