McCook Community Kitchen

05/16/2026

School’s out! Know How created by artist Jody Wood is a great way to engage all ages in learning about remedies, both local and international. An easy field trip to ArtBank in downtown McCook (108 West D Street). Open today 10am-5pm and Thursday 1-8pm then closed 10 days for roof replacement. (Photo credit Jared Muehlenkamp)

05/09/2026

Thank you Hillcrest "A Caring Center" and Kinship Pointe at McCook for welcoming us with Martha Callahan to share information about Thurst Quenchers: foods that help quench thirst especially for people who live with fluid restriction due to heart conditions or kidney disease. We especially enjoyed fresh asparagus from Klooz Farm Market.

04/18/2026

We are excited to share a magnificent display of remedies from Know-How McCook. Visit ArtBank, 108 West D Street, open today from 10-4 pm and ongoing through the summer.

Know-How (2024-ongoing) is a project by Jody Wood featuring a process of collecting and sharing community health knowledge from around the world. Within the project, knowledge about health and care is generated through situated encounters, material engagements, and storytelling. Launched in September 2025, Know How: McCook includes oral history and remedy-as-recipe workshops in collaboration with Hillcrest Nursing Home, Kinship Pointe, Heritage Senior Center, and various residents of McCook. The project is supported by the Ed and Jean Mathews Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council, Graff Charitable Foundation and in collaboration with the 6th Floor Project. A shared community meal based on mobility remedies will take place at ArtBank on September 18, 2026. Save the date!
(Photo credit Jared Muehlenkamp)

04/12/2026

Thank you Martha Callahan for leading a remedy workshop at about infused water, a healthy way to hydrate that tastes great! We learned a lot and are eager to try the fruity and herbal combinations.

02/21/2026

We have had a few spots open up for tomorrow’s class. Please contact Kimberlee at (308) 340-0727 to enroll your little chef!

Little Chefs: Homemade Hot Pockets

Ages 4-9 years old*
Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Location: First Congregational Church, 212 East E St, McCook (basement door)
Cost: $7
To register or for questions call or text Kimberlee: 308-340-0727

Spots fill quickly, so sign up now for a deliciously fun time!

Join us for a tasty good time where your little chef will learn how to make their very own homemade Hot Pockets from scratch. Kids will get hands-on in the kitchen as they fill, fold, and bake their creations.

Menu Options:�• Pepperoni & Cheese�• Cheese�• Ham & Cheese

*Parents or adults are encouraged to attend. All children must have a parent or guardian sign waivers before class begins. Please disclose any food allergies during sign-up.

02/16/2026

Little Chefs: Homemade Hot Pockets

Ages 4-9 years old*
Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Location: First Congregational Church, 212 East E St, McCook (basement door)
Cost: $7
To register or for questions call or text Kimberlee: 308-340-0727

Spots fill quickly, so sign up now for a deliciously fun time!

Join us for a tasty good time where your little chef will learn how to make their very own homemade Hot Pockets from scratch. Kids will get hands-on in the kitchen as they fill, fold, and bake their creations.

Menu Options:�• Pepperoni & Cheese�• Cheese�• Ham & Cheese

*Parents or adults are encouraged to attend. All children must have a parent or guardian sign waivers before class begins. Please disclose any food allergies during sign-up.

12/03/2025

Little Chefs December class for children ages 4-9.

Reindeer Bait and Frozen whipped cream cutouts (with cocoa) with Kimberlee Obert

Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025*
1:00 to 2:00 pm

Location: First Congregational Church, 212 East E St, McCook (basement door)
Cost: $7 For questions or to register, call or text: 308-340-0727

*Parents or adults are encouraged to attend. All children must have a parent or guardian sign waivers before class begins. Please disclose any food allergies during sign-up.

11/19/2025

What a great opportunity to support these amazing community farmers. It is a USDA reimbursement grant and they are halfway to their fundraising goal. Let’s get them over the finish line!

We are getting closer to our goal!!! Here is our venmo information **We need your help** We were awarded a grant from the USDA to build a commercial kitchen at the garden. It is a reimbursement grant, so we purchase the parts of the project, turn in a receipt, then we are reimbursed. We are looking for investors that would be able to supply the upfront costs, with the knowledge your money will be returned.

This commercial kitchen will be built inside a re**er trailer, and satisfy the certifications necessary to expand our honey and produce options.

There are many parts of this project that will be purchased, not just one big price. Purchase prices range from $20 to $9000. Money can be used specifically or pooled with others for the bigger purchases.

Our goal is $10k that we will use for the initial purchases then roll over into the next part of the project until completion. All investments should be returned by the end of July 2026

This project will launch us forward as a small business allowing more options for foods and sales.

We plan to

** Cut produce into smaller portions, make fresh salads
** Make homemade meals from our homegrown produce
** Process our hand harvested local honey, including creamed honey and infused honey, and sell it at local stores.
**Host workshops on how to prepare and preserve your homegrown food

The project pieces-
**Trailer - we have located the perfect trailer!
**Electricity - internal wiring, lights, etc
**Supplies - steel prep tables, general kitchen appliances and utensils
**Walk-in Cooler

You've seen how we work when we set our mind to it, such as the greenhouses, Veggie Shed, and our farmers market trailer. We are excited to get this project started. We appreciate any support you can give us!

Thank you!

Busy Bees Garden and Greenhouse
Alissa Erickson and Kelly Jo Leggott

https://www.venmo.com/u/busybeesgarden

11/06/2025

Tonight is the Big Give soup-er supper! Delicious potato soup from locally grown potatoes!
Free to all.
5:00 - 7:00 pm
McCook Christian Church
Thank you Paula Sandberg for cooking!

https://swnebiggive.org/nonprofits/mccook-community-kitchen

11/05/2025

Paula Sandberg is making potato soup, locally sourced potatoes a delicious, please stop by for a taste tomorrow evening!

We’re just one week away from the Big Give!

Join us for a fun and meaningful evening at McCook Christian Church, where we’ll kick the evening off with a free soup supper from 5–7 PM.

Enjoy a variety of delicious soups prepared by several local organizations—each one vying for the title of Fan Favorite Soup! Cast your vote and help crown the winner.

While you’re enjoying your meal, you’ll also have the opportunity to support the causes you care about most. From 6–7 PM, take advantage of our Power Hour—a special time when your donations can make an even bigger impact.