I am pleased to introduce Jane Snyder, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for September 2022. Jane has been a volunteer for nine years and nine months; she has logged 1,159+ hours through 364 shifts. Jan served in several areas, including Bread Sorting, Pan Prep, Produce Chopper, and Tonic [...]
Over the last two years, Second Helpings wasn’t able to host as many, or as large, volunteer groups as we had pre-pandemic due to social distancing requirements. A volunteer group from Beazer Homes prepares sandwiches for Second Helpings' partner agencies. This summer Second Helpings excitedly started offering [...]
The partnership between Second Helpings and Kroger has grown and developed over time, but remains defined by shared values. Because of this relationship, more than 2.4 million pounds of food have been saved from the landfill, and instead, prepared into meals for our neighbors. Kroger's donations are absolutely [...]
As an organization that works with partners all across our community, the recent spike in inflation impacts Second Helpings and the fight to end hunger in unique ways. It is well-documented that inflation has a disproportionate impact on the lowest income earners. As food and gas prices rise, the [...]
317 Charcuterie First Birthday Celebration Home / Events / Calendar / 317 Charcuterie First Birthday Celebration 317 Charcuterie is celebrating their first year on Saturday, July 9, by having live music, a brunch graze table ($18/person), and a mimosa bar from 11am-2pm. [...]
When LaNisha Clark joined Freewheelin’ Community Bikes as Executive Director last year, one of the first things she noticed in the facility was a loaf of bread and jar of peanut butter on the counter by the bathroom, set aside in case kids got hungry during the after-school program. [...]
You are invited to participate in the third-annual Gr8 Pasta Push with Second Helpings and WISH-TV 8, June 2-16! In 2021, this community-wide effort provided enough pasta to produce more than 145,600 meals in central Indiana. As you may know, pasta is critical to Second Helpings’ kitchen, where we [...]
We’re less than two weeks away from our first in-person event in two years, and we can’t wait to celebrate together at Corks & Forks, presented by Kroger – celebrating getting back together again, the food industry, and the wonderful donors who support Second Helpings. Whether you’ve attended Corks & Forks [...]
Here we are, 100 days into our work together. Over the last few months, I have seen our community rise to the challenge to feed Indy in so many inspiring ways. I have met with volunteers, toured partner agencies, and prepared meals from rescued food.As I look back over my [...]
JOB SUMMARY Transfer excess prepared and perishable food from donor food service operators to Second Helpings, Inc. for redistribution to nonprofit social service agencies. For the full job description, click here. To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to Jon Meinert at jon@secondhelpings.org by the [...]