Southern Nevada Food Insecurity Climbs to 341,480 People, New Map Tool Debuts to Help

A new interactive map has been launched in Las Vegas. The map will help residents locate affordable food options in their neighborhoods. It shows major grocery stores accepting SNAP benefits while identifying food-insecure areas — zip codes where individuals live more than half a mile from a major grocery store and earn up to 200% of the federal poverty line.

"The surge in food insecurity underscores pressing challenges Southern Nevadans face. Inflation and rising living expenses, especially grocery prices and rent, are causing financial strain for too many of our neighbors," said Beth Martino, president and CEO of Three Square Food Bank, to KTNV.

According to Dr. Sabina Malik of the Southern Nevada Food Council, food insecurity in Nevada has gotten worse since the pandemic. The 2025 Healthy Food Access Map aims to address this issue by providing residents with essential resources. Green dots on the map indicate grocery stores that accept SNAP benefits, while black-highlighted areas represent regions with limited access to affordable food.

Additional food resources like food pantries and farmers' markets are also on the map. It also shows RTC bus routes, helping users efficiently plan their trips to food sources. RTC officials plan to use this data for future transit service improvements to enhance community access to nutritious food.

This map will help support residents facing financial hardship and food insecurity. It combines food access data with transportation planning. Community leaders encourage Southern Nevadans to explore the map and utilize this resource.