Now Hiring: Driver [Full Time]

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 [...]

By |2022-01-13T15:30:52-05:00January 13th, 2022|

Now Hiring: Hunger Relief Kitchen Manager [Full Time]

JOB SUMMARY Direct and supervise volunteers and paid kitchen staff in preparation of nutritious meals for other nonprofit agencies; oversee all Hunger Relief Kitchen operations; and be responsible for the management of all incoming and outgoing food. For the full job description, click here. To apply for this position, [...]

By |2022-01-13T15:26:40-05:00January 13th, 2022|

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|

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|

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|

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|

May 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Uma Kuchibhotla

It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you our May Volunteer of the Month Uma Kuchibhotla. Uma is amazing! Her service to the mission of Second Helpings shows in everything she does, from chopping vegetables on Monday and Friday, to spreading the work we do at Second [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:37:21-04:00June 14th, 2021|

Second Helpings updates mask policy

June 8, 2021  To our Second Helpings Staff and Volunteers,  On June 7th, Marion County issued a new public health order about the use of masks and other COVID-19 prevention measures.  Much has changed in our community over recent months.  Vaccines are now widely available and positivity rates in Marion County are currently 4.1% compared to 16.8% [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:50:40-04:00June 8th, 2021|