No More Empty Pots was awarded a $10,000 grant from CISCO, a global IT and networking company, to implement programming that focused on STEM activities. The program will introduce Internet of Things and entrepreneurship training modules to youth and young adults (ages 12 to 24) engaging in project based learning and workforce development program activities […]
Continue readingProject Localize Comes to Life Through Artwork
Project Localize in Omaha is an educational program that helps classrooms identify and promote sustainable economic, cultural and social progress in their communities. We work with schools to engage students in local foods discovery at school gardens and nearby farms. Students share what they find in their own voice through artistic photo collage in collaboration […]
Continue readingKasandra Completes Culinary Skills Training With Ease
After eight weeks of training and deliciously prepared chef’s table lunches, Kasandra has successfully completed the culinary skills portion of the workforce training program. From soups, to steaks, to creating her very own three course meal in her pop-up restaurant, Kiasi, she has wowed us all. This formal culinary training supports Kasandra in her […]
Continue readingPerks of the NMEP Shared-Use Kitchens
NMEP Entrepreneur Velma of Suzan's Sweet Potato Pie NMEP Entrepreneur Michelle of MJERHelp If you're a local food entrepreneur looking to grow your business, consider renting one of our two state of the art commercial kitchens at the Food Hub in Florence. We offer hourly rates as low as $15, vendor resources and support and [...]
Continue readingKasandra Grows During the Culinary Workforce Training Program
The culinary portion of the CWTP is almost complete. With six weeks under her belt, Kasandra is preparing for her upcoming restaurant week. The final skill to learn is cooking on the line to order. During restaurant week, Kasandra will name her restaurant and create her very own three-course meal. Once the culinary skills portion […]
Continue readingPrep Your Garden for Springtime Success
Springtime is quickly approaching and the 2018 season of the Florence Community Garden is almost here. Whether you have a green thumb or have never gardened before, there are simple things you can do to prepare for a great gardening season! Want to speak with an expert? Meet with NMEP Garden Manager Nancy Scott […]
Continue readingDig It! Program Prepares You For Spring
Throughout the winter season, No More Empty Pots and the Florence Community Garden will partner with Florence Public Library and other community partners to bring educational programming to the community through Dig It! It is held at the Florence Public Library on the fourth Saturday of each month. Dig It! programming will cover season-appropriate topics […]
Continue readingWhole Foods Market Sprouts NMEP Seed Fund
Thank you for supporting No More Empty Pots on Community Giving Day at Whole Foods Market. The frigid weather didn’t stop you from coming out and helping the cause on January 11th. Through your purchases, you raised $1,500 for the NMEP Seed Fund, a new program that supports local food entrepreneurs in starting and growing […]
Continue readingCulinary Workforce Training Program is Back in Action
This January the Culinary Workforce Training Program welcomed two new participants, Kassandra and Michael. The participants will undergo 15 weeks of training including culinary skills, career development and an internship at a food service institution. Although they have different career aspirations, both participants strive to become self-sufficient, with skills that will help them find better […]
Continue readingCWTP Post Graduation Update
As the year comes to a close, so does the first graduating class of the Culinary Workforce Training Program. After receiving their chef coats, knife rolls and tools – Teeka, Dari and Jean are ready to hit the ground running in the culinary world. Teeka When Teeka joined the program, she wasn’t sure what direction […]
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