Earlier this month, Second Helpings delivered the 15,000,000th meal of our 22-year mission to #FeedIndy. Based on previous years’ operations and initial predictions for 2020, Second Helpings reached this milestone nearly a year earlier than originally expected. This quickened pace to produce more meals is in response to the [...]
Driver Kate Shoup has proven to be a calm in the pandemic storm, a wonderful surprise in the middle of chaos, and a dedicated member of the Second Helpings volunteer family. Kate joined our meal delivery team this year and enjoys driving around town to #FeedIndy. As [...]
With a name like that, you know she packs one “powerful” meal prep punch! Her achievement of nearly 1,000 hours of service in 5 short years is one remarkable accomplishment to say the least. Once you learn a little bit more about this wondrous woman, you will understand why [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced nearly every aspect of Second Helpings’ operations from the changing food supply to the growing need for meals. This health crisis also changed our volunteer workforce. Many people chose to restrict their ventures outside the home, due to higher risk factors or other challenges. [...]
Ok, the word’s finally out. We’re crazy about Carl! We had to take a bit of a hiatus from our Volunteer of the Month nomination and Carl was actually named Volunteer of the Month allllll the way back in early March before everyone’s world was turned upside down. Due [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives over the last several months. In many ways, the food sector is one of the hardest-hit corners of our economy. Empty grocery store shelves, closed restaurants, and canceled events are signs that even as cities begin to open [...]
Goodness gracious, great days with Grace. How many days a week does this fantastic lady volunteer? Once, twice, maybe even thrice Her beautiful spirit shined its light on our organization just two short years ago, and we have been grateful for every day she has served this mission since. [...]
Tis the season for giving thanks, and Second Helpings would like to express our sincerest gratitude to one of the best volunteers in all of volunteer land, November 2019 Volunteer of the Month joyful Jane Fuqua. She’s one of those ladies who makes our world just a little bit [...]
Kershaw was introduced to Second Helpings through Wednesday volunteer John Magee. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to encounter October Volunteer of the Month Betsy Kershaw's beautiful, bright spirit are truly the lucky ones. In just six short months, Kershaw has contributed more 300 hours [...]
Yesterday, Second Helpings staff and volunteers had the opportunity to rescue food from the annual Caito Foods Show at Marriott Indianapolis East. Each year, Caito Foods invites its customers to check out the latest and greatest products the Central Indiana produce distributor has to offer. The company installs a [...]