A Second Helpings story problem: A hardworking tilt operator can typically produce two tilts per 4-hour shift that yield approximately 600 meals per batch. If he has volunteered for 29 single shifts and 29 double shifts in the Hunger Relief Kitchen, how many tilts has he prepared and how [...]
Driver Kate Shoup has proven to be a calm in the pandemic storm, a wonderful surprise in the middle of chaos, and a dedicated member of the Second Helpings volunteer family. Kate joined our meal delivery team this year and enjoys driving around town to #FeedIndy. As [...]
With a name like that, you know she packs one “powerful” meal prep punch! Her achievement of nearly 1,000 hours of service in 5 short years is one remarkable accomplishment to say the least. Once you learn a little bit more about this wondrous woman, you will understand why [...]
Ok, the word’s finally out. We’re crazy about Carl! We had to take a bit of a hiatus from our Volunteer of the Month nomination and Carl was actually named Volunteer of the Month allllll the way back in early March before everyone’s world was turned upside down. Due [...]
As we’ve stopped over recent days to mourn the appalling death of George Floyd and too many others, to listen, and to question the institutional injustices against people of color, we are reminded that the inequities in our society are pervasive. Food insecurity, the lack of access to enough [...]
There are times when the world around us changes at a blistering speed. Thursday, March 12th was one of those days. Thursday, 5 p.m. The announcement of school closures Thursday evening was immediately followed by afterschool and other program cancellations. Thousands of meals that were prepared and ready to [...]
At Second Helpings we are keenly aware of the important role that Second Helpings plays in our community for 90 other local not-for-profit agencies and for the families who struggle with hunger each day. Food safety and sanitation practices are always at the forefront of our work at Second [...]
Goodness gracious, great days with Grace. How many days a week does this fantastic lady volunteer? Once, twice, maybe even thrice Her beautiful spirit shined its light on our organization just two short years ago, and we have been grateful for every day she has served this mission since. [...]
Second Helpings volunteer Leo Carnicelli accepts his award for Outstanding Youth Achievement. With more than 20,000 meals prepared and delivered through Monday and Friday each week, a LOT happens every day at Second Helpings. As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment [...]
Second Helpings' December 2019 Volunteer of the Month has a soul full of sunshine that shines so bright. She volunteers across all three parts of our mission at least one day each week and has contributed nearly 400 hours of service in just three short years. Time sure does [...]