For Las Vegans seeking fresh and affordable produce, the Southern Nevada Health District has just what they need with the Pop-Up Produce Stands' final showings of the year. Located at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) at 101 E. Bonneville Ave., the produce stands are offering regionally grown fruits and vegetables today and Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until supplies run dry. According to information from the Southern Nevada Health District, a range of payment options are accepted, including SNAP/EBT, cash, debit, and credit cards.
Assisting shoppers with SNAP enrollment, the Nevada Division of Social Services (DSS) will have staff on hand and answering questions about program eligibility at the events. As reported by 8 News Now, in 2024 the stands transacted $3,275 in sales and disseminated 2,471 pounds of fresh produce, with about 26% of sales processed through SNAP/EBT benefits. This illustrates the role these stands play in supporting not just local businesses, but also in fueling nutritious diets for those who face budget constraints.
The initiative also serves a critical need in the community, as food insecurity continues to afflict Southern Nevada significantly. A troubling 16% of Clark County residents, totaling 366,710 individuals, were food insecure in 2023, outpacing both state and national figures. Numbers become more harrowing for children, with more than one in five in Clark County experiencing food scarcity, a detail reinforced by the Health District.
Uniting efforts from the Southern Nevada Health District's Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, and Prevail Marketplace, these stands are more than a stopgap—they're part of a concerted effort to dismantle the dietary disparities that persist in our communities. Those interested can reach out for more information to the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at (702) 759-1270, or explore the Get Healthy Clark County Farmers Markets page, which details other local markets that accept various forms of payment, including EBT, SNAP, and debit or credit cards.
