Now Hiring: Volunteer Services Coordinator [Part Time]

About the Volunteer Services Coordinator This position supports activities of the Manager of Volunteer Services via scheduling, communication, training and database management. Review the full job description here. Apply for this position online here, by November 4, 2022. Second Helpings provides equal employment to all employees and [...]

By |2022-10-20T08:38:23-04:00October 20th, 2022|

September 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Jane Snyder

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 [...]

By |2022-10-13T14:03:00-04:00October 13th, 2022|

August 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Jim Richter

August's Volunteer of the Month was nominated by our Food Rescue and Transportation Director, Jon Meinert! Read from his nomination: "Jim is long overdue for Volunteer of the Month! He has been such an asset to Second Helpings and the communities we serve. Jim’s dedication to the mission of Second [...]

By |2022-09-26T12:04:06-04:00September 26th, 2022|

Volunteer groups help power Hunger Relief kitchen

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 [...]

By |2022-09-23T08:20:24-04:00September 22nd, 2022|

July 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Melanie Harris

I am so overjoyed to present Melanie Harris as Second Helpings' July Volunteer of the Month. Melanie, along with her sister Anna, serve every Friday in the Hunger Relief kitchen as Pan Wrappers. Melanie has a big personality and greets you with a beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She [...]

By |2022-08-18T16:17:06-04:00August 18th, 2022|

What does inflation mean at Second Helpings?

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 [...]

By |2022-06-28T14:48:59-04:00June 28th, 2022|

May 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Marie and Chris Morrison

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 [...]

By |2022-06-16T16:04:31-04:00June 16th, 2022|

Now Hiring: Kitchen Assistant [Full Time]

The Kitchen Assistant provides support to the Kitchen Manager in food preparation, directing volunteers and temporary employees, and kitchen sanitation. For the full job description, click here. This position pays $18/hour. To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to Caitlin Bartnik at caitlin@secondhelpings.org by the end [...]

By |2022-05-13T16:20:54-04:00May 13th, 2022|

March 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Carl Hinshaw

With joy, I present the Second Helpings March 2022 Volunteer of the Month, Carlton Hinshaw! You will often see Carl working on the tilts creating delicious meals for our community partners. Just recently, Carl joined the Kitchen Lead team by being a Second Helpings Ambassador for groups that come [...]

By |2022-04-11T11:08:42-04:00April 11th, 2022|

A Sneak Peek at Corks & Forks

We’re less than two weeks away from our first in-person event in two years, and we can’t wait to celebrate together at Corks & Forks, presented by Kroger – celebrating getting back together again, the food industry, and the wonderful donors who support Second Helpings. Whether you’ve attended Corks & Forks [...]

By |2022-03-18T08:39:01-04:00March 16th, 2022|