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Cathedral Kitchen feeds unhoused neighbors every day
This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our "Peas & Carrots" newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Cathedral Kitchen has served Second Helpings meals since 1999, and currently provides around 1,400 meals each week to neighbors experiencing homelessness. For 25 years, Second [...]
Reflecting on 25 years of community
As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, this month we’re taking a closer look at Second Helpings’ founding in 1998. We recently sat down with Bob Koch, one of Second Helpings’ founders to reflect on his experience during the organization’s earliest days. To hear Bob Koch tell the [...]
Staff Spotlight: Keion Taylor
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Keion Taylor Title: Visual Communication Specialist How long have you worked at Second Helpings? I’ve been interning here since the end of January and [...]
Now Hiring: Kitchen Coordinator [Full-Time]
About the 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, September 25. [...]
August 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Tony Shuler
I am happy to present Tony Shuler to you as Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for August 2023. Tony has served here for 4 years and volunteers on the tilts making delicious meals on Tuesdays. Thanks for all you do, Tony! Learn more about Tony in his own [...]
Now Hiring: Volunteer Services Coordinator [Part-Time]
About the Volunteer Services Coordinator Position This position supports activities of the Manager of Volunteer Services via scheduling, communication, training and database management. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is 8:00 AM on Monday, September 18. About Employment at [...]
Reflecting on 25 Years of Culinary Job Training
As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, this month we are taking a closer look at the Culinary Job Training program. This guest blog post comes from one of Second Helpings' founders, Jean Paison, and is adapted from her remarks at the graduation ceremony for Culinary Job Training [...]
July 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Dean Hackett
I am so happy to introduce Dean Hackett as our Volunteer of the Month for July 2023. Dean has been a Second Helping volunteer for about a year and half. He has been such a great addition to the volunteer family. Without hesitation, he jumps in where he is [...]
Staff Spotlight: Nicole Lachmayer
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Nicole Lachmayer Title: Senior Hub Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? It will be three years in September. What do you [...]
Now Hiring: Kitchen Coordinator [Full-Time]
About the 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, July 31. [...]