Pop-Up Produce Stands return to Las Vegas for 2023
Pop-ups offer locally grown fruits and vegetables
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 5, 2023
LAS VEGAS – The Pop-Up Produce Stands are back, giving people increased access to affordable, locally grown, organic fresh fruits and vegetables. While the pop-up stands are open to everyone, they are being implemented to help those who experience barriers to accessing fresh produce, including affordability and transportation obstacles. The first of the 2023 pop-ups was offered in May and five more are scheduled throughout the year at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) Plaza in Las Vegas. 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. Prevail Marketplace is the only farmers market in Southern Nevada to source a majority of their produce from Nevada farmers. The June Pop-Up Stand will feature new offerings including strawberries, peaches and other seasonal produce. The BTC Plaza, located at 101 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, will be the site of Pop-Up Produce Stands on the following dates:
- 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.
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.