For Alaina Applewhite, the Culinary Job Training (CJT) program was a natural first step into the culinary field. “I’ve always loved to cook, and I knew I wanted to do something culinary-related,” Applewhite remembers, but other programs she researched felt overwhelming or intimidating. After her mom saw Second Helpings’ [...]
Donations of prepared food from caterers and event centers save valuable time and ingredients at Second Helpings. A unique facet of Second Helpings’ operations is the ability to safely procure prepared foods from caterers, restaurants, and event centers. “Being one of the only non-profits with this capability [...]
Second Helpings’ new flexible-use space provides a variety of expanded opportunities, from meal preparation, food distribution, and more, after renovating the small warehouse. This winter, Second Helpings officially opened a new flexible-use space after renovating the small warehouse. “The new flex space has been a huge help [...]
Second Helpings will be open with limited operations today, Wednesday Jan. 25. We will be monitoring the weather throughout the day. A small group of programs staff will be onsite to prepare and deliver meals to partner agencies that are open today and prepare tomorrow's meals. Continue to stay [...]
Event Title Home / Events / Calendar / Event Title The dispatch group for Republic Airways is holding their annual chili cook off, and the 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to Second Helpings. Tickets would be $5 to taste [...]
We’re only 2 weeks away from Souper Bowls returning in person! If you’ve attended this event in the past, you know you have an afternoon full of delicious soups to enjoy. If you’ve never been, this is a great event to invite a friend to and introduce them to [...]
We are excited to introduce our Volunteers of the Month for December 2022, Sam and Carol Bixler! Sam and Carol have been volunteering with Second Helpings for 8 months, serving more than 40 shifts, totaling more than 100 hours each! They are one of our incredible driving teams, delivering [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we'll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here.Name: Claire BozzanoTitle: Human Resources ManagerHow long have you worked at Second Helpings?4 monthsWhat do you like most about your job?Being part of a solutionWhat is [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we'll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Margaux Clemens Title: Volunteer Services Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? Since December 2022 - I'm in my third week! [...]
As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2022 at Second Helpings. Redesigned CJT Program This summer our Culinary Job Training team reviewed the program’s format and curriculum, and launched the redesigned program in August. The program has [...]