Author Archives: Talia McGill

Over the last month, No More Empty Pots has partnered with community organizations and connected with individuals and families to support food security needs during the COVID-19 pandemic with the Community Harvest Feeding Our Neighbors Program. Each week, we check in with local producers to see what’s in season and in stock. When the fresh…

A Word from No More Empty Pots Founder and CEO, Nancy Williams I hope that this message finds you well, healthy and safe. We recognize that we are in the midst of a lot of change and uncertainty. With change and uncertainty there is also great opportunity. Since March 13, NMEP staff has been working…

When you build and support local businesses, communities are strengthened. Jobs are created, and local dollars grow as they move through our businesses and stores. The No More Empty Pots Food Incubator Membership provides entrepreneurs with workshops, mentorship, networking and growth opportunities. Launching a business can be difficult. Food Entrepreneur Manager Britney Gibilisco says, “The…

Since 2015 you have shared your opinions, aspirations, dreams, goals, disappointments, losses and laughter with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors in the café. We’ve bonded over a love for local foods, great coffee and wonderful people. On February 16, 2020 Cups Café at Little Italy will be permanently closing its doors. Our lease is ending…

If you’re in Florence on a Monday night, you may see the neon open sign flashing like a beacon at Cups Café at Florence. Inside, you’ll find your neighbors gathering with friends and family at Pay What You Can Happy Hour (PWYCHH). From 4pm to 8pm on Monday Nights, Cups Café and No More Empty…

Two years ago we met a blossoming young chef named Harrison. He loves getting creative when making his own recipes. At the time, he had just turned 11 and No More Empty Pots was privileged to help him celebrate his birthday with food. Harrison along with his closest friends and family threw down in the…

Katie joined the No More Empty Pots Mosaic Volunteer Team at the Food Hub a few weeks later than the rest. She was shy and reserved, hanging near a dear friend, Tiff. Katie could be coaxed into conversation but if she lost her train of thought would say: “I lost it in my brain.” or “I…

Bob and his wife have been avid attendees of the Hubbard Sustainability Series events at presented by Metropolitan Community College at DoSpace where No More Empty Pots has catered rescued and repurposed food. At one event, Bob began grazing the food table before it even started.  Bob shared that No More Empty Pots always has the…

Every month, Mary Mollner, master storyteller from Omaha Public Library visits Cups Café at Little Italy for “Out & About Story Time” where she engages the community in activities with storytelling. With gardening in full swing, she introduced the kindergarten and first grade classes from All Saints Catholic School to the six parts of a plant. She started the adventure by asking…

We met Ruth at an Adult Forum hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church in Minne Lusa Miller Park neighborhood between morning services. After sharing updates on No More Empty Pots with parishioners at Trinity, Ruth stayed after to ask questions and share a story. She mentioned that she had multiple cans of chicken and needed to…