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CJT in the Community
CJT Team at the Juneteenth Foodways Festival Our Culinary Job Training team has been out in the community this summer! Here’s a glimpse of what the team has been up to lately: On Friday, June 14, our Culinary Job Training Chefs Kyle Burnett and Jon Askelson, along [...]
May 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Ralph Power
I am so happy to present to you Ralph Power, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for May 2024! Michael, one of our Kitchen Coordinators, shared this: "Ralph has been a big part of the Thursday morning Tilt team. Beyond making delicious meals, he has taken the lead with [...]
Staff Spotlight: Andrew Cohee
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here. Name: Andrew Cohee Title: Volunteer Services Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 8 months What do you like most about [...]
Now Hiring: Hub Coordinator [Full-Time]
About the Hub Coordinator Position Our Hub Coordinators work with our Food Rescue Team and facilitate the distribution of meals, bulk food and other items for the partner agencies; and receive and safely store prepared and perishable food donated to Second Helpings. For the full job description, click here. [...]
Now Hiring: Driver [Full-Time]
About the Driver Position Our staff drivers transfer excess prepared and perishable food from donor food service operators to Second Helpings, and redistribute as directed to nonprofit social service agencies. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is 5:00 PM [...]
Second Helpings Rescues 50 millionth Pound of Food
Food Rescue and Transportation Director Jon Meinert Second Helpings rescued their 50 millionth pound of food as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce waste and fight hunger in the community. The 50 millionth pound was rescued from Whole Foods Market Nora, who has donated to Second [...]
Staff Spotlight: Ashley Berna
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here. Name: Ashley Berna Title: Culinary Job Training Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 6 1/2 awesome weeks! What do you [...]
April 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Maggie Caldwell
I am so happy to present to you Maggie Caldwell, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for April 2024! Maggie volunteers at our front desk on Thursday mornings. We appreciate your kindness and warmth to all guests and volunteers that enter our doors, and for occasionally staying late when [...]
Staff Spotlight: Jen Tornatta
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here. Name: Jen Tornatta Title: Special Events Manager How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 5 1/2 years What do you like most [...]
March 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Mimi Truex
I am so happy to present to you Mimi Truex, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for March 2024! She quietly worked behind the scenes for the last few months getting the Corks & Forks silent auction up and running to ensure it all ran smoothly. Thank you for [...]