Big Mama's Kitchen

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Omaha One-Hundred is a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to helping Omaha reach full equity and inclusion by providing our neighbors with access to home and business loan opportunities, as well as connection to vital education resources.
Our guest speaker is Mr. Jamel Hamilton. He is the Senior Director of Operations at Omaha One-Hundred. Jamel has extensive experience working within financial institutions to provide resources and lending opportunities. Beyond facilitating the loans that allow businesses to take shape, Jamel acts as a mentor for small business start-ups. This relationship-based approach provides concrete support and personal connections to foster sustainable businesses. Through his work, Jamel wants to see small businesses prosper and families build generational wealth.
The Hungry Club is a monthly lunch, held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at nationally renowned Big Mama’s Kitchen in Omaha, Ne. We bring in speakers of local and national interest, who present for an hour on a topic of significance for all of the Omaha metro area and for the north Omaha community as well. The Hungry Club is held in an intimate setting which allows lunch attendees to ask questions and have a good discussion with the presenter. To date it has held Congressional, US and State Senate debates. We have had local community leaders, elected officials, educators, business owners, economic development experts, holistic healing and medical experts be guest speakers. This event is open to the public, everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-03-06 12:00 - 14:00
Our guest Wednesday March 6, 2024 at The Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen is Mr. Sam Quartey, President of the Ghana Friendship Association. The association was formed to educate and support the community by introducing the Ghanaian culture by way of traditional clothes, fashion, native food and rich history as well as cultural dancing and drums. The association also educates the children of Ghanaian families about their background and culture.
The association supports clinics and schools in rural areas of Ghana through donations of all types from clothing, food and hospital needs. The association is involved in community services and activities in both Nebraska and Ghana.The association is open to all Ghanaian’s and their families residing in Nebraska.

The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United and moderated by Mr. Willie Hamilton, CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United. We bring in local, regional, and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. You can enjoy a great home-cooked meal in a venue intimate enough where you can ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speaker.
***The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome***

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 28, 2024: Precious McKesson. For the last 16 years Precious has had a major role in the community as a mentor, volunteer, community liaison, neighborhood leader, political leader, and political strategist. Precious started her political journey working as the Urban Affairs Committee Clerk for Nebraska Legislature District 13 Senator Justin Wayne. In 2018 Precious began her work at the Nebraska Democratic Party as the Constituency Director where her job was to ensure all citizens are civically, and politically engaged focusing on voter turnout in low-voting communities.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

Game Night
2024-02-24 17:00 - 22:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Dr. Dell Gines Ph.D, CEcd is a nationally renowned nonprofit executive and certified economic developer with over 15 years of experience in organizational transformation and economic development. Dell is the Vice President of Partnerships, Advisory Services and Thought Leadership for the International Economic Development Council in Washington D.C.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024: JoAnna Leflore-Ejike is the Executive Director of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. Prior to accepting this position, she worked for Film Streams, Mode Shift Omaha, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and was assistant editor at The Reader newspaper for nearly two years. A communications, community engagement and events manager with degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Bellevue University, LeFlore-Ejike is a self-described “creative” from a family of entrepreneurs who manage their own businesses.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

Black History Month At Big Mama's Kitchen ~ Every Wednesday of February 2024
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join Black Men United each Wednesday in this celebratory month at the Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen during Black History month, February 2024 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Have a delicious home cooked meal or a glass of Big Mama’s home made Cranberry Iced Tea!

Wednesday, February 7, 2024: Ms. Beth Ostdiek Founder/Executive Director of Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue. Beth was a former travel industry professional and nonprofit executive when she launched the Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue organization which is poised at the intersection of food waste, hunger, access and healthy eating. The core mission of Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue (SGPFR) is capturing and redistributing fresh and prepared edibles – 1.4 million pounds of food was distributed in 2021! They connect perishable food from local food purveyors to local nonprofits that feed our hungry, while raising awareness and educating the community on wasted food and hunger.

Precious has a passion for neighborhoods, advocating for safe and clean neighborhoods. Precious is the president of North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance, and National President of Neighborhoods, USA also known as NUSA. When Precious isn’t fighting the
good fight she’s caring for her brother. Precious biggest accomplishment in life is being the mother of her daughter a sophomore at Creighton University.

The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome

16th Anniversary Party
2024-02-03 11:00 - 19:00

6th Annual MLK Day Celebration ~ Canceled
2024-01-15 08:00 - 18:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2024-01-03 12:00 - 14:00
The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United. It is moderated by Willie Hamilton CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United. We bring in local, regional and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha metro area. You can enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in an venue intimate enough to ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speakers.

The Hungry Club is open to the public. We hope to see you on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

Our guest speaker is Mr. Jonathan Patterson with Quality Clinical Research. Find out what clinical trials are happening right here in Omaha and how can you get involved? QCR is a family owned and operated business in Omaha since 2003. QCR has completed 1,000 clinical trials right here in Omaha, NE. Their highly skilled medical staff focuses on education and training to provide the best quality healthcare to their patients. QCR is associated with some of Omaha’s best physicians. From family physicians to specialists, Jonathan is an Omaha native and is a Mentor, Coach and Business Development Team Member & Director of Community Outreach for QCR. He is the youngest of 4 siblings. Attended Omaha North High School and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He is a husband and father to 4 boys.

The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United and moderated by Mr. Willie Hamilton, CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United. We bring in local, regional, and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. You can enjoy a great home-cooked meal in a venue intimate enough where you can ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speaker.

The Hungry Club is open to the public. We hope to see you on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

Christmas Brunch
2023-12-23 11:00 - 19:00

20% of Sales Benefiting United Way of the Midlands
2023-12-21 11:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-16 11:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-19 11:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-21 11:00 - 19:00

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2023-12-06 12:00 - 14:00
Our topic for the December Hungry Club will be “Mental Wellness Through the Holidays, Concerns & Solutions”
Our guest speaker at the December 6th Hungry Club is Mr. Larry Duncan, LADC, LIMPH, LPC. Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services, Charles Drew Health Center. Larry is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Licensed Professional Counselor.

Mr. Duncan is originally from Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He has been the Behavioral Health Director at Charles Drew since 2019. He’s passionate about community advocacy and involvement. His personal mission at Charles Drew Health Center:

“To train and lead professional behavioral providers to provide competent and culturally relevant services to our surrounding community. I’m driven by the knowledge that unaddressed behavioral health problems can destroy the lives of those we love. As one of eighteen children born and reared on the Southside of Chicago, I wouldn’t trade my experience for that of others

The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United and moderated by Mr. Willie Hamilton, CEO/Executive Director, Black Men United. We bring in local, regional, and national speakers on topics of interest to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. You can enjoy a great home-cooked meal in a venue intimate enough where you can ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speaker.

The Hungry Club is open to the public. We hope to see you December 6th.

Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn
2023-11-13
Hello United Way of the Midlands supporters! Mark your calendars now for Monday, November 13th to order some Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn online.
Proceeds from 15% of online ales made on this day will benefit United Way of the Midlands!

African-American Leadership Summit & Black Business Expo
2023-11-06 08:00 - 17:00

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2023-11-01 12:00 - 14:00
Our guest speakers at the November 1st Hungry Club at Big Mama’s Kitchen 2112 N 30th Street are from the Douglas County Health Department. Deputy Director Justin Frederick, Phil Rooney Resource Specialist and Epidemiology Supervisor Chad Wetzel. They will welcome our questions and educate us on Covid, Influenza and an unusual type of Rabies seen in Douglas County.
The Hungry Club is open to the public. You can enjoy lunch if you choose or a cold drink.
The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United. Previous Hungry Club meetings can be viewed on Big Mama’s YouTube Channel. For more information or to inquire about how to be a guest speaker contact our host Willie Hamilton Founder Black Men United at admin@blackmenunited.org

Board Game Night
2023-10-21 17:00 - 22:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2023-10-04 12:00 - 14:00
Ms. Eden Butler is our guest speaker October 4th 12 noon at The Hungry Club. Eden is originally from Tulsa, OK, She is the CEO and Graphic Designer of Phoenix Under Fire, LLC – A Branding & Graphic Marketing Company. Phoenix has had the honor of serving several small businesses and organizations nationwide.
Eden is also the Executive Director of GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center. GNWBC is a nonprofit organization that educates and supports entrepreneurs in their pursuit of successful business ownership; through training and connections to resources for sustainable growth and development.
Butler is also apart of a phenomenal R&B band called Enjoli & Timeless. Enjoli & Timeless have performed on numerous grand stages with artists such as: Pleasure P, Juvenile, Angela Winebush, Cece Pineston, Keith Sweat, Donnell Jones, Lyfe Jennings, Lenny Williams, Changing Faces, Tink, Musiq Soulchild, DJ Khalid’s “The Four” Finalist Leah Jenae, International Recording Violinist Dominique Hammons, Grammy Award Winner Lecrae and toured with the legendary rap artist, Twista.
During the 2020 Presidential Election, Enjoli & Timeless had the prestigious honor of performing live at the Biden Harris Campaign for the historic District 2 of Nebraska. They’re also the inaugural featured artists of the 2021-2023 Omaha Performing Arts Miller Park Concert Series and the recipients of the 2022-2023 Omaha Entertainment Art Awards for Outstanding R&B.
The Hungry Club is open to the public. You can enjoy lunch if you choose or a cold drink.
The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United. Previous Hungry Club meetings can be viewed on Big Mama’s YouTube Channel. For more information or to inquire about how to be a guest speaker contact our host Willie Hamilton Founder Black Men United at admin@blackmenunited.org

Nurture Omaha Farm Stands at Highlander Marketplace
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | North Parking Lot, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Discover a trove of uniquely crafted items including jewelry, body butter, other goods, and produce at Nurture Omaha Farm Stands at Highlander Marketplace! Local vendors will be available in our neighborhood selling items to attendees.
Be sure to stop by the host’s table to learn about summer activities and how to get involved!
We hope to see you there!
*In the event of inclement weather, outdoor activities will be canceled*
*Parking is available in the North lot

Movie Night at Highlander
2023-09-14 20:30 - 23:00 | On the Lawn, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
See you at movie night, where stories come to life and movies shine brighter than ever before. Join us under the twinkling stars for an unforgettable outdoor movie night extravaganza!
7:30 PM | Lawn Opens
8:00 PM | Screen Set up
Sunset | Movie starts
*In the event of inclement weather, outdoor activities will be canceled*
*Parking is available in the North lot
Big Mam’s Kitchen is open until 9:00 p.m.

Brew Haha
2023-09-07 17:00 - 20:30 | Brew Haha, 1150 Sterling Ridge Drive, Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
Come out and support a great local community organizations and enjoy beer, wine, and some of the best food the greater Omaha area has to offer at Habitat for Humanities 17th Annual Brew Ha Ha Fundraiser. Big Mama’s will be there with samples or our delicious home-cooked Soul Food.

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Highlander Community Day Celebration
2023-08-26 12:00 - 16:00 | The Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N 30th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Highlander Community Day is 75 North’s annual celebration to uplift our neighborhood through food, music, play, and community engagement! We know that our community thrives because it supports and engages in collaborative efforts to empower the people within it.
Stay tuned for more information about the annual celebration!
For individuals interested in volunteering email info@seventyfivenorth.org to see how you can get involved!

Cooking with Big Mamas
2023-08-13 13:00 - 15:00
Join us on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 1pm – 3pm at Wenninghoff’s Farmers Market located at 6707 Wenninghoff Road for a cooking demonstration with Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering. The demonstration will feature recipes made with produce from Wenninghoff’s and Big Mama’s line of seasonings and spices to prepare Garden Veggie Foil Packets, Fried Green Tomatoes, Grilled Meats, and Deep Fried Corn on Cob!

The “Hungry Club" at Big Mama’s Kitchen
2023-08-02 12:00 - 14:00
David Vaughn, The One Stop Manager at Heartland Workforce Solutions 5752 Ames Ave is our guest speaker Wednesday August 2, 2023 at 12 noon.
The Hungry Club is the 1st Wednesday of each month held at Big Mama’s Kitchen over the lunch hour. We bring in local, regional and national speakers to present information significant to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. It is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
HWS is an American Job Center and a non-profit workforce resource serving Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Our partners, programs and services are dedicated to strengthening the Nebraska workforce and connecting people to opportunities, whether you’re a career seeker or employer.
Heartland Workforce Solutions is a powerful, collaborative network of individuals, employers, partners and leaders who are preparing our community for success by connecting talent with opportunity.
We are proud to help everyone reach their career goals. We do not discriminate based on race, culture, language, status of citizenship, age, ability, income, educational level, religious affiliation, gender identification or sexual orientation.

The “Hungry Club” at Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering began back in 2008 as a vehicle to use our passion for food to bring the community together. Held on the first Wednesday of every month at noon, it is an opportunity to share food for thought, action and change in our community over a great meal. This event is free and open to the public.
The Hungry Club is presented by Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering and Black Men United. Previous Hungry Club meetings can be viewed on Big Mama’s YouTube Channel. For more information or to inquire about how to be a guest speaker contact our host Willie Hamilton Founder Black Men United at admin@blackmenunited.org

Back to School Supply Drive
2023-07-28 - 2023-08-15
Donations can be received at Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering

Vote Big Mama's Best Chicken!
2023-07-01 - 2023-08-20
