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Celebrating 1,000 Culinary Job Training Graduates
On Friday, July 21, when the six students in Class 155 graduated, Second Helpings officially exceeded 1,000 graduates of our Culinary Job Training program since the organization’s founding in 1998. You can watch Class 155’s graduation ceremony on YouTube or Facebook. This class of six students was sponsored by [...]
June 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Noli Bentley
One of the most joyful moments as Manager of Volunteer Services at Second Helpings is to announce or Volunteer of the Month. I am so happy to introduce Noli Bentley, our Volunteer of the Month for June! Noli has been a great addition to our fabulous Second Helpings volunteer [...]
Staff Spotlight: Michael Gilson
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: Michael Gilson Title: Kitchen Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? I started in September 2019. What do you like most about [...]
Giving Spotlight: IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts
For many retirees, an individual retirement account (IRA) is an important income source. These accounts are similar to a 401(k) but do not require an employer sponsor. These accounts can have a variety of advantages – if you are 70 1/2 you can make charitable donations directly from your [...]
Second Helpings celebrates 25th anniversary on Monument Circle
On Thursday, June 15, Second Helpings hosted a public birthday party on Monument Circle to celebrate 25 years of serving central Indiana through our food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training programs. Flip through the photos below to relive the highlights! Thanks to everyone who made this celebration [...]
May 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Mark Steckbeck
I'm excited to introduce Mark Steckbeck, our Volunteer of the Month for May! He has been an incredible member of our team, working in both our Food Rescue and Hunger Relief programs. We're so grateful for Mark's support of our mission! Learn more about Mark in his own words [...]
Staff Spotlight: Kevin Kotansky
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: Kevin Kotansky Title: Food Rescue Driver How long have you worked at Second Helpings? I started in February 2019, so over four years now. [...]
Join the fourth-annual Gr8 Pasta Push
The Gr8 Pasta Push is back for the fourth year! Join Second Helpings and WISH-TV 8 for a community-wide pasta and fund drive to feed Indy, June 1-15. Last year, this effort provided more than 160,000 meals for our neighbors in central Indiana. This year, all gifts made to [...]
April 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Bob Zeronik
I'm excited to introduce Bob Zeronik, our Volunteer of the Month for April! Bob has been a great addition to our amazing team of Meal Delivery Drivers and Companions. We are so happy he chooses Second Helpings as a place to serve. Bob, thanks for your light, kindness, and dedication [...]
Staff Spotlight: Alison Schumacher
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: Alison Schumacher Title: Partnerships & Donor Engagement Manager How long have you worked at Second Helpings? A year and a half – I was [...]