Pop-up produce stands return to Las Vegas with affordable fruit, veggies
The Southern Nevada Health District announced that its pop-up produce stands will return to Las Vegas this week with affordable organic fruits and vegetables.
According to a news release, the produce stands give “people increased access to affordable, locally grown, organic fresh fruits and vegetables.”
The pop-up stands are offered from noon until 3 p.m., or while supplies last, at the Bonneville Transit Center, 101 E. Bonneville Avenue, in Las Vegas.
“The pop-up stands are aimed at helping address the problem of food insecurity in Southern Nevada,” the release said.
Customers can use their SNAP/EBT card, cash, debit or credit cards, organizers said.
The stands will be available on the following dates:
- Tuesday, April 2
- Tuesday, April 9
- Tuesday, May 7
- Tuesday, May 14
- Tuesday, June 4
- Tuesday, June 11
According to organizers, last year’s pop-ups resulted in nearly 2,300 pounds of produce sold and nearly $4,600 in total sales, with 40.4% of total sales from SNAP/EBT transactions.