December 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Teresa Faust

It is with immense pleasure I introduce to you our December Volunteer of the Month, Teresa Faust! Teresa is an amazing volunteer here at Second Helpings. Starting in 2018, Teresa serves in two areas on alternate Wednesdays at the Front Desk and in the Huger Relief Kitchen with her [...]

By |2022-01-12T11:33:35-05:00January 12th, 2022|

Now Hiring: Kitchen Assistant [Full Time]

JOB SUMMARY A great opportunity to be an integral part of the Second Helpings team! Can you imagine being a part of creating over one million meals to be distributed to the community? We’d love to talk! For the full job description, click here. To apply for this position, [...]

By |2022-01-06T14:36:34-05:00December 28th, 2021|

Looking back on 2021 at Second Helpings

As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2021 at Second Helpings. March 18 was declared Second Helpings Day in Indianapolis to commemorate the organization's response to the pandemic. A milestone year of programs On March [...]

By |2021-12-16T11:08:19-05:00December 16th, 2021|

Your gift’s impact at Second Helpings

In my first month as CEO of Second Helpings, I have seen our community rise to the challenge to feed Indy in so many inspiring ways. I have met longtime and new volunteers, toured partner agencies’ facilities, and prepared meals from rescued food. In the last year, Indy [...]

By |2021-12-03T11:19:04-05:00December 3rd, 2021|

Now Hiring: Kitchen Assistant [Full Time]

An opportunity to be an integral part of the Second Helpings Hunger Relief team. The kitchen assistant works with the Hunger Relief Team in leading volunteers and temporary employees in creating nutritious meals, maintaining food safety, and cleanliness. For the full job description, click here. To apply for this [...]

By |2021-10-19T09:16:14-04:00October 19th, 2021|

Reflecting on 20 years

Here's Jennifer Vigran helping with a Culinary Job Training line cooking exercise during her time as CEO. My first volunteer shift at Second Helpings was in a small former cafeteria and dining room at the old RCA plant on LaSalle Street. With a handful of staff, 2 [...]

By |2021-09-29T09:21:48-04:00September 24th, 2021|

July 2021 Volunteers of the Month: Michael and Peggy Lee

Michael and Peggy stop for a photo between their morning and afternoon shifts. They spend every Wednesday delivering meals to partner agencies across central Indiana together. It is with great pleasure I introduce to you Second Helpings' July Volunteers of the Month, Michael and Peggy Lee! Michael [...]

By |2021-08-11T13:30:22-04:00August 11th, 2021|

Second Helpings marks a milestone year

July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year (FY) at Second Helpings, and provides a chance to look back at all that our volunteers, donors, and partners made possible over the last twelve months. While every year is full of inspiring stories and more room to grow, the [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:48:46-04:00July 21st, 2021|

Second Helpings expands Hunger Relief program

The next few months at Second Helpings will be busy as the organization works to expand the Hunger Relief program in response to the need for food remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Social distancing continues to be enforced at Second Helpings, but it does limit the number of volunteers [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:30:58-04:00June 29th, 2021|