Ben Shine
Robbie Caldwell delivered a joyous and heartfelt thank you to all of her supporters at the graduation of Class #64 of our Culinary Job Training program. We'd like to share her speech with you.
Submitted November 01, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Last year, the Indianapolis Racquet Club empowered their members to donate rice, pasta, tomato and dollars in support of our mission. They collected over 500 lbs. They're back again for another year of giving.
Submitted October 18, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Second Helpings' Debbie Russell took her husband out for a birthday dinner at our Partner of the Month for September - 120 West Market Fresh Grill. Here's her review
Submitted October 03, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Second Helpings' Agency Liaison, Patty Cortellini shares about visiting partner agency First Free Methodist Church. Last year, Second Helpings sent just under 4500 meals to the church.
Submitted August 23, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Sunil Deo, graduate of Class #54, received the following letter from the president of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, asking him to serve as one of their "XLVI faces of Indianapolis" - a true testament to how hard work, dedication and a successful attitude can open doors for any of our graduates.
Submitted August 16, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Class #64 was treated to a special Chef Instructor last week. Elizabeth Garber from The Best Chocolate in Town stopped by to teach the students about the basics of chocolate and truffle making.
Submitted August 09, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Thanks to help from a team of volunteers and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, we've started a garden to grow fresh herbs for our Hunger Relief program.
Submitted July 19, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Sandy Wright from GFS Marketplace writes about what brought our Partner of the Month to Second Helpings, and how you can support our mission with a Fun Funds card!
Submitted July 11, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Wendy Johnson spent a few weeks with us, serving as our interim manager of volunteer services. We asked her to reflect on her time here and share her impressions of Second Helpings.
Submitted June 28, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Our Summer intern, Noah, reflects on his first day with Chef Liz preparing thousands of meals in our Hunger Relief kitchen.
Submitted June 15, 2011 by Ben Shine | 2 comments
Chef Roger Duran from BARcelona Tapas came today to teach Class #63 Fish Fabriction, or how to handle, carve and cook a variety of fish. Here's a photo set of their salmon lesson.
Submitted June 01, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Yesterday, Class #63 completed their buffet excercise, preparing a full, hotel style spread for 120+ guests. Here's a set of pictures from their day.
Submitted May 26, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Kathy Pataluch has been volunteering at Second Helpings for five years. She's worn a lot of volunteer hats in that time, and has made a huge impact on our helping us deliver our mission. Kathy shares about coming to Second Helpings, and what it means to her.
Submitted May 18, 2011 by Ben Shine | 2 comments
Today we celebrated our 13th birthday by doing what we love best: rescuing food. Today we also rescued our 15,000,000 pound of food.
Submitted April 29, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Kim Borges, a wonderful volunteer and Second Helpings' Advisory Council member, blogs about attending last week's graduation for Class #62.
Submitted April 21, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
We're launching our Partner of the Month program through April. Our first partner couldn't be any sweeter! Best Chocolate in Town will donate 5% of all truffle sales to fight hunger and empower people. Elizabeth Garber writes about why she does it.
Submitted April 19, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Last week I had the chance to meet, give a tour and have lunch with a really great kid named Greyson. Greyson's a hunger fighter.
Submitted April 05, 2011 by Ben Shine | 5 comments
Our friends and partners at Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center put together this wonderful video about how the meals provided by Second Helpings help them feed their neighbors.
Submitted March 23, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Wheeler Mission is a wonderful partner of Second Helpings. This week, they blogged about their experience being a partner of our mission to eliminate hunger and empower people.
Submitted March 04, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Volunteer Chris Russell blogs about enjoying a great meal at a wonderful Second Helpings' partner, Grill 39 at the Renaissance in Carmel
Submitted February 10, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Ben Shine writes about Icepacolypse 2011 and getting to work in the Hunger Relief kitchen.
Submitted February 04, 2011 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Second Helpings' Communications and Development Manager takes a trip to U.S. Foodservice to rescue close to 10,000 pounds of food.
Submitted January 06, 2011 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Graduate of Culinary Job Training Class #56, Ray Westmoreland, reflects on the difference in his life before and after graduating from our program.
Submitted December 23, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Enjoy a meal at Noodles and Co. in Broad Ripple tomorrow and help us fight hunger (while you fight your own hunger)!
Submitted December 15, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
During the month of November, anyone can receive 15% off Indianapolis Racquet Club pro shop items with a donation of rice and pasta for Second Helpings. Here's a letter from them explaining why!
Submitted November 15, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Our friend David spent a month chronicling his experience as a locovore, and in his final installment, writes about his experience with Second Helpings.
Submitted August 02, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Red Light Driver frontman, Derek, writes about the band's new album and why proceeds from all sales will go to Second Helpings.
Submitted June 28, 2010 by Ben Shine | 2 comments
Submitted April 14, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
April's issue of Indianapolis' Urban Times featured the work of Second Helpings. Here's part 1 of the in depth look at our organization. http://www.urbantimesonline.com/?p=1307
Submitted April 12, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
We're pleased to announce that we'll be rescuing food all week during the Final Four!
Submitted March 25, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels visits Second Helpings for her series with the Wank and O'Brien show called "Cheri's Chores"
Submitted March 05, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
If there’s anything you can say about the volunteers that comprise the Wednesday kitchen crew at Second Helpings, it’s their unofficial motto: have fun, do good.
Submitted February 25, 2010 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Our friends at Moved Media spent time at Second Helpings this last Fall to create a video highlighting the work done at Second Helpings. They focused particularly on our Culinary Job Training program, and got a first hand account from graduate Donna.
Submitted February 09, 2010 by Ben Shine | 3 comments
Regions Bank, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Percussive Arts Society are joining forces to offer downtown lunch goers a rare opportunity. Unleash your inner percussionist during a Percussion Party event set for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monument Circle and help make a difference for one of Indy's most impactful food rescue initiatives at the same time.
Submitted October 21, 2009 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
Indianapolis’s most anticipated food and wine event, Harvest, returns Saturday, August 29th to connect Hoosiers with the city's top chefs, hundreds of wines and culinary delights. The 6th annual event, benefiting Second Helpings, takes a twist this year and invites Indianapolis into the Second Helpings kitchen, to celebrate Harvest at Home.
Submitted July 16, 2009 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Submitted July 15, 2009 by Ben Shine | 1 comment
Indy Roller Derby team's fundraisers for Second Helpings a jam!
Submitted July 14, 2009 by Ben Shine | 0 comments
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Help change our community one meal at a time. Volunteer to cook, deliver, teach or be an ambassador.
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