We’re excited to introduce you to our Volunteer of the Month, Deb Childers! In her two years volunteering at Second Helpings, she has shared more than 250 hours of her time – more than 150 shifts – to support the organization’s mission. She volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and helps the Hunger Relief kitchen team by writing tags for every pan of prepared food, labeled with the date, agency, and number of meals, so that drivers can easily identify pans while delivering meals across the community. Deb keeps us organized and helps make sure that the right food, in the right amount, makes it to the right agency!
Caitlin Bartnik, one of Second Helpings’ Kitchen Assistants, says, “Deb always offers to help and fill in any need we have! She’s hilarious and it’s so much fun having her around to help with the paperwork that is vital to getting food to our partner agencies.” Thank you for all you do to feed Indy, Deb!
Learn more about Deb in her own words below:
How did you become involved in Second Helpings?
After retiring, I was online looking for opportunities and found Second Helpings. Being somewhat of a foodie, it seemed like a good match.
What types of things have you done since you began volunteering with us?
I started out chopping vegetables. Now I primarily do paperwork and have occasionally made sandwiches.
What have you liked best about volunteering with us?
The best part about volunteering is getting to know the staff and other volunteers.
What are you most proud of accomplishing through your volunteer work here?
Being part of an organization that makes such a huge difference in our community by rescuing food and feeding those less fortunate is very rewarding to me.
What do you do when you are not volunteering with us?
I love to read, crochet, cook, and travel.
Do you volunteer for any other organization?
I occasionally help with fundraising activities at my church, St. Roch.
What would people be surprised to know about you?
I have traveled to 49 of 50 States, 48 of them on a Harley!