North Omaha Nonprofit Lays Off Staff Amid Nationwide Charity Struggles

No More Empty Pots eliminated several positions this week as nonprofits face complex financial challenges.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:36am

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The 16-year-old North Omaha nonprofit No More Empty Pots, which focuses on food insecurity, local food businesses, and education, has laid off several members of its workforce this week amid complex financial struggles. The organization's CEO, Talia McGill, cited increased costs, cuts to grant money, and changes to programs like SNAP as factors weakening nonprofits nationwide.

Why it matters

The layoffs at No More Empty Pots reflect a broader trend of nonprofits struggling to meet expenses, with 81% of organizations reporting difficulties in a nationwide survey last year. The challenges facing charities like No More Empty Pots could impact the vital services and programs they provide to communities in need.

The details

No More Empty Pots eliminated several positions this week, though the organization says its programs are still running. CEO Talia McGill cited the increased costs of everything, along with cuts to grant money and changes to programs like SNAP, as factors weakening the nonprofit. Former employees expressed concerns about the organization's transparency and input from those it serves.

  • No More Empty Pots laid off staff this week.

The players

No More Empty Pots

A 16-year-old nonprofit based in North Omaha that focuses on food insecurity, local food businesses, and education.

Talia McGill

The CEO of No More Empty Pots.

Cid Kelley

A former employee of No More Empty Pots who called the organization a "fabulous" one that "does great work."

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What they’re saying

“Our programs are still running. We're just going to do things with a different type of energy that will hopefully allow us to continue to do more, in a more sustainable way in the future.”

— Talia McGill, CEO, No More Empty Pots

“Everyone's hurt right now. Everybody is hurt.”

— Talia McGill, CEO, No More Empty Pots

What’s next

No More Empty Pots is working to find a more sustainable way to continue its programs and services in the face of the complex financial challenges facing the organization and the nonprofit sector as a whole.

The takeaway

The layoffs at No More Empty Pots underscore the broader struggles that nonprofits across the country are facing, with increased costs, reduced funding, and changing government programs all contributing to the financial strain. As charities work to adapt, the vital services they provide to communities in need could be at risk.