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CHI Health announces plans for new central kitchen in North Omaha

A long-vacant building in north Omaha is getting new life as CHI Health plans to open a new central kitchen.

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CHI Health announces plans for new central kitchen at long-vacant building in North Omaha

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Updated: 4:15 PM CST Feb 16, 2026

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A long-vacant building in North Omaha is getting new life as CHI Health plans to open a new central kitchen. The $14 million renovation will create a 19,000-square-foot, USDA-certified facility expected to open in 2027. The kitchen, located at 20th and Lake streets, will prepare nearly 2,800 patient meals a day and could grow to employ up to 100 people, with a focus on hiring North Omaha residents.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

A long-vacant building in North Omaha is getting new life as CHI Health plans to open a new central kitchen.

The $14 million renovation will create a 19,000-square-foot, USDA-certified facility expected to open in 2027.

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The kitchen, located at 20th and Lake streets, will prepare nearly 2,800 patient meals a day and could grow to employ up to 100 people, with a focus on hiring North Omaha residents.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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