Need Help?

At Second Helpings, we are a community kitchen serving the Greater Indianapolis area. As such, we function a little differently than most hunger relief organizations. All of the more than 1.8 million meals we prepare and deliver in Central Indiana are congregate meals delivered free of charge to more than 100 Partner Agencies we serve. Are you a local nonprofit interested in receiving meals from Second Helpings? Please check out our Become A Partner Agency page.

Are you an individual in need of food assistance?

Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities – quickly, easily, and confidentially. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966 to connect with a Community Navigator (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) who identifies needs and provides referrals that best meet those needs. You can also text your ZIP Code to 898-211 (available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm).

Community Compass is a free, quick and easy app designed to show people where they can find food assistance in Indiana. Use the app to find free meal locations, free groceries, see WIC and SNAP eligibility, and food-related events. There are two ways to get help:

• Smartphone Users – go to the App Store or Google Play, search for “Community Compass,” download and install, and start using the app to find food assistance.
• Any mobile phone – text the word “hi” to 317-434-3758 to find assistance.

Unemployed or underemployed?

Second Helpings offers a free, 7-week Culinary Job Training program designed to prepare unemployed and underemployed adults in central Indiana for a meaningful career in the foodservice industry. Learn more about the skills you will acquire through the program and how to apply on our Prospective Students page.