Project Localize in Omaha is an educational program that helps classrooms identify and promote sustainable economic, cultural and social progress in their communities. In Project Localize 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 and editing in collaboration…
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From garden to table with 23 teens
On July 20, 23 teens and two staff from AIM Summer Academy spent the day with staff and volunteers at No More Empty Pots (NMEP) gardening and cooking. After an overview of NMEP, one group left for work in Florence Community Garden to learn about and practice growing and harvesting food. At the NMEP office,…
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It has been a busy and productive summer for No More Empty Pots. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through donations, volunteering, and sharing your expertise. We cannot do this work without you. I also invite you to our first public fundraiser: Blues & Barbecue. It will be a fun time with an interactive…
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by Susan Whitfield Susan Whitfield, Project Manager for No More Empty Pots, represented Omaha, NE at the Growing Foods Connections Community of Opportunity (GFC COO) interview session at the American Land Trust National conference Farmland, Food and Livable Communities held in Lexington, KY on October 20-22, 2014. Growing Food Connections (GFC) is a five year,…
Continue readingNo More Empty Pots Infographic
No More Empty Pots is fortunate to have dedicated supporters, donors, collaborators, and volunteers. From connecting to resources to giving of time and money to identifying people and groups to help, you make it happen. But sometimes when trying to explain No More Empty Pots to someone else, it may be a little difficult. So…
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Say hello to Island Seasons Mobile Kitchen! They will serve as a vendor at the No More Empty Pots Open House on Saturday, October 6, 2012.
Continue readingAugust 2012 Monthly Meeting Notes
NMEP Summary Meeting Notes New Space: 1127 North 20th Street (tour at adjournment) Project Updates: Youth Entrepreneurship & Community Market Basket Potential Projects & Collaboration Opportunities Carver Grange of Omaha Agenda & Meetings Noted for August 25, 2012
Continue readingRecipes from Early Americana Cooking Demo
Summary Notes & Agenda for July 28, 2012 Meeting The Community Market Basket Edible Omaha Metro Omaha Food Policy Council Food Day Omaha – October 2012 (/ol>
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