Las Vegas residents can buy affordable, fresh produce at Pop-Up Produce Stands at the Bonneville Transit Center. The stands are open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Payments can be made with SNAP/EBT, cash, debit, or credit on these dates: October 7, October 14, November 4, November 18, December 2, and December 9, as reported by Southern Nevada Health District.
In Clark County, 20% of children experience food insecurity, with rates at 28% for Black residents and 13% for White residents. Pop-Up Produce Stands offer fresh fruits and vegetables, distributing 2,471 pounds of produce and generating $3,275 in sales in 2024. Approximately 26% of sales were made through SNAP/EBT, supporting those in need. In 2023, around 16% of Clark County residents experienced food insecurity, according to News3lv.
A pop-up stand at 101 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101 offers fresh local produce along with nutrition education and healthy recipes. The program is run by the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, and Prevail Marketplace. It accepts EBT, SNAP, and debit or credit cards. The Southern Nevada Health District website lists other local farmers markets with similar payment options.
