LAS VEGAS – Just in time for spring, the Pop-Up Produce Stands are back, giving people increased access to affordable, locally grown, organic fresh fruits and vegetables. Open to everyone, six pop-ups are scheduled throughout 2023 at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) in Las Vegas, starting in early May. Customers can use their SNAP/EBT card, cash, debit, or credit cards.
The pop-up stands can play a role in addressing the problem of food insecurity in Southern Nevada. According to Three Square, nearly 350,000 people in Clark County are food insecure, meaning they are unable to access or afford enough nutritious food for their overall health and well-being.
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) and Prevail Marketplace. The BTC, located at 101 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, will be the site of Pop-Up Produce Stands on the following dates:
- Tuesday, May 2
- Tuesday, June 6
- Tuesday, September 5
- Tuesday, October 3
- Tuesday, November 7
- Tuesday, December 5
The stand will be open from noon until 3 p.m., or while supplies last. Last year’s markets resulted in over 5,200 pounds of produce sold and $6,955 in total sales, with over 20% of total sales from 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.