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Program Spotlight: Culinary Job Training
It’s been a busy year already for our Culinary Job Training team! Read some of our recent highlights below. On Feb. 27, Chef Jon Askelson began as our new Culinary Job Training Instructor. Jon has several years of experience in the culinary industry, particularly with catering. Jon also has experience [...]
February 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Sophie Lindley
I am so happy to present our February Volunteer of the Month Sophie Lindley. Sophie is a fantastic addition to the Second Helpings family. It is always so great to see her radiant smile, and her willingness to help when called upon. Thank you, Sophie, for the great energy [...]
Second Helpings’ ABIDE Committee looks towards future
Over the last couple of years, Second Helpings staff have worked to advance efforts to foster learning, belonging, and empowerment in how we work with each other and with our community. Michelle Woodruff is Second Helpings’ Manager of Volunteer Services and Co-Chair of the ABIDE Committee. The [...]
Now Hiring: Senior Hub Coordinator [Full-Time]
About the Senior Hub Coordinator Position This position works with the Director of Food Rescue to direct and facilitate the distribution of prepared meals and bulk items to Second Helpings partner agencies, and will direct and assist with the receiving, processing, and safe storage of prepared and perishable food [...]
Pathway to Recovery offers holistic services for residents
Pathway to Recovery provides transitional housing for Hoosiers impacted by substance use and mental disorders. For residents at Pathway to Recovery, food from Second Helpings is a crucial part of building community. Located downtown, Pathway provides transitional and permanent housing with support services for formerly homeless men [...]
“Sweet” CJT internship provided by new Honeywell Fund
For Alaina Applewhite, the Culinary Job Training (CJT) program was a natural first step into the culinary field. “I’ve always loved to cook, and I knew I wanted to do something culinary-related,” Applewhite remembers, but other programs she researched felt overwhelming or intimidating. After her mom saw Second Helpings’ [...]
Prepared food donations create efficient turnaround
Donations of prepared food from caterers and event centers save valuable time and ingredients at Second Helpings. A unique facet of Second Helpings’ operations is the ability to safely procure prepared foods from caterers, restaurants, and event centers. “Being one of the only non-profits with this capability [...]
New kitchen space expands Second Helpings’ capacity to feed Indy
Second Helpings’ new flexible-use space provides a variety of expanded opportunities, from meal preparation, food distribution, and more, after renovating the small warehouse. This winter, Second Helpings officially opened a new flexible-use space after renovating the small warehouse. “The new flex space has been a huge help [...]
Now Hiring: Kitchen Coordinator [Full-Time]
About the Hunger Relief Kitchen Coordinator Position This position provides support to the Manager of Hunger Relief in food preparation, directing volunteers and temporary employees and kitchen sanitation. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is 8:00 AM on Monday, [...]
January 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Muhammad Latifi
Let me introduce Muhammad Latifi, Second Helpings January's Volunteer of the Month! Muhammad has been a bright light and a fantastic addition to our Second Helpings volunteer family. If you have not had a chance to meet Muhammad, I encourage you to do so, his quick wit and sense [...]