We are excited to introduce our Volunteer of the Month for November 2022, Matt Hook! Matt has been a very reliable, longtime Food Rescue volunteer. Matt is the epitome of what a Second Helpings volunteer embodies. He is consistent, hardworking, outgoing, and an all-around great steward for the organization. [...]
About the Kitchen Assistant Position Provides support to the Manager of Hunger Relief in food preparation, directing volunteers and temporary employees and kitchen sanitation. Review the full job description here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 16. Second Helpings provides equal [...]
About the Driver Position This position is responsible for transferring excess prepared and perishable food from donor food service operators to Second Helpings, Inc. and redistributing as directed to nonprofit social service agencies. Review the full job description here. Apply for this position online here. This position will remain [...]
For partner agencies like Hollis Adams, Second Helpings provides more than food. With your support, you show our neighbors that you care. Hollis Adams provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to create a fulfilling life with supportive activities and outings around central Indiana together. Hollis Adams [...]
I am pleased to introduce Jane Snyder, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for September 2022. Jane has been a volunteer for nine years and nine months; she has logged 1,159+ hours through 364 shifts. Jan served in several areas, including Bread Sorting, Pan Prep, Produce Chopper, and Tonic [...]
Over the last two years, Second Helpings wasn’t able to host as many, or as large, volunteer groups as we had pre-pandemic due to social distancing requirements. A volunteer group from Beazer Homes prepares sandwiches for Second Helpings' partner agencies. This summer Second Helpings excitedly started offering [...]
The partnership between Second Helpings and Kroger has grown and developed over time, but remains defined by shared values. Because of this relationship, more than 2.4 million pounds of food have been saved from the landfill, and instead, prepared into meals for our neighbors. Kroger's donations are absolutely [...]
As an organization that works with partners all across our community, the recent spike in inflation impacts Second Helpings and the fight to end hunger in unique ways. It is well-documented that inflation has a disproportionate impact on the lowest income earners. As food and gas prices rise, the [...]
I am happy to give you Second Helpings Volunteers of the Month for May 2022, Chris Morrison and Marie Gabrielle Morrison! Chris and Marie have been great champions for Second Helpings' mission by sharing their time, talents, and treasures. Chris and Marie are leaving Second Helpings and starting a [...]
When LaNisha Clark joined Freewheelin’ Community Bikes as Executive Director last year, one of the first things she noticed in the facility was a loaf of bread and jar of peanut butter on the counter by the bathroom, set aside in case kids got hungry during the after-school program. [...]