Indiana National Guard provides critical operational support

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. [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:18:51-04:00July 30th, 2020|

Feeding Indy amidst an evolving food supply

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 [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:27:08-04:00May 28th, 2020|

Meals to go?

There are times when the world around us changes at a blistering speed. Thursday, March 12th was one of those days. Thursday, 5 p.m. The announcement of school closures Thursday evening was immediately followed by afterschool and other program cancellations. Thousands of meals that were prepared and ready to [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:29:01-04:00March 14th, 2020|

February 2020 Volunteer of the Month: Grace Colette

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. [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:29:37-04:00February 13th, 2020|

PHOTOS: Caito Foods Show rescue 2019

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 [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:37:26-04:00September 26th, 2019|

#FeedIndy at Indiana Dairy’s Ice Cream Social: Friday, July 19th

Second Helpings is honored to serve as the nonprofit beneficiary of the American Dairy Association Indiana’s 30th annual Ice Cream Social event on Monument Circle on Friday, July 19th! For a small $3 donation, you will receive not one, not two, but possibly THREE hearty scoops of Edy’s Vanilla [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:42:34-04:00June 20th, 2019|

Fight summer hunger in Central Indiana with Second Helpings

Campers at Jameson Camp share a laugh over a meal provided by Second Helpings. Do you remember long summer days with friends? Maybe at a camp or in a park? Lemonade? Watermelon? Special foods are always a part of summer. Like you, youth who receive Second Helpings [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:45:51-04:00June 19th, 2019|