Looking back on 2021 at Second Helpings

As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2021 at Second Helpings. March 18 was declared Second Helpings Day in Indianapolis to commemorate the organization's response to the pandemic. A milestone year of programs On March [...]

By |2021-12-16T11:08:19-05:00December 16th, 2021|

October 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Tim Balmat

It is with an immense amount of joy, that I announce Tim Balmat is Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for October 2021. Tim is one of our amazing tilt volunteers. Every time I am with him, he brightens up my day - the love and joy he has [...]

By |2021-12-06T14:40:44-05:00November 12th, 2021|

August 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Margie Gutierrez

It is with great pleasure and joy that I present to you Second Helpings' August Volunteer of the Month, Margie Gutierrez! Margie has been an extraordinary volunteer for Second Helpings, often doing double shifts. She is a master tilt operator, cooking up delicious dishes for our community partners. We [...]

By |2021-09-09T13:00:38-04:00September 9th, 2021|

Second Helpings to Welcome New CEO

For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Martin Phone: (317) 632-2664, ext. 112 Email: emilymartin@secondhelpings.org Second Helpings to Welcome New CEO Linda Broadfoot was selected as Second Helpings' next CEO, and will join the organization in October. INDIANAPOLIS (August 12, 2021) – Second Helpings today announced the appointment of [...]

By |2021-08-12T12:52:07-04:00August 12th, 2021|

July 2021 Volunteers of the Month: Michael and Peggy Lee

Michael and Peggy stop for a photo between their morning and afternoon shifts. They spend every Wednesday delivering meals to partner agencies across central Indiana together. It is with great pleasure I introduce to you Second Helpings' July Volunteers of the Month, Michael and Peggy Lee! Michael [...]

By |2021-08-11T13:30:22-04:00August 11th, 2021|

Second Helpings changes masking policy

Earlier this summer, when we saw positivity rates dropping in Marion County, we eased up somewhat on Second Helpings’ masking policy. In the past two weeks, we have seen the positivity rates rise in Marion County to levels not seen since early May and the number of cases has [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:45:15-04:00July 28th, 2021|

Second Helpings marks a milestone year

July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year (FY) at Second Helpings, and provides a chance to look back at all that our volunteers, donors, and partners made possible over the last twelve months. While every year is full of inspiring stories and more room to grow, the [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:48:46-04:00July 21st, 2021|

June 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Deb Childers

We're excited to introduce you to our Volunteer of the Month, Deb Childers! In her two years volunteering at Second Helpings, she has shared more than 250 hours of her time - more than 150 shifts -  to support the organization's mission. She volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:29:02-04:00July 8th, 2021|

Second Helpings expands Hunger Relief program

The next few months at Second Helpings will be busy as the organization works to expand the Hunger Relief program in response to the need for food remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Social distancing continues to be enforced at Second Helpings, but it does limit the number of volunteers [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:30:58-04:00June 29th, 2021|