LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Getting a nutritious meal just isn’t an possibility for one in 5 youngsters who dwell within the Las Vegas valley however a brand new grocery retailer will attempt to make a dent by providing recent produce in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside.
The Obodo Greengrocer retailer will open on Saturday, Feb. 22. and can provide recent greens and fruits together with another important items to assist households who battle to eat extra wholesome meals due to excessive costs and inaccessibility.
In line with the Southern Nevada Well being District, the speed of meals insecurity continues to rise and single-parent households led by ladies are disproportionately affected, as are Black and Latino households. In 2022, it was estimated greater than 330,000 individuals in Clark County — almost 15% of the inhabitants — had been meals insecure. The Obodo Greengrocer will settle for SNAP advantages.
The shop is a part of the Obodo Collective, a Black woman-led nonprofit group that works to deal with multi-generational poverty by community-driven options and partnerships with different nonprofits. On the identical property of the shop, there’s already an city farm.
The brand new retailer will maintain a grand opening on Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to midday. It is positioned at 1300 C Road.
