Charlie Chapel moved to Indianapolis looking for a new start as a single mother. “My daughter is the reason why I get up and do what I have to do,” she told us. Working as a waitress, she heard about Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training (CJT) program and decided [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here. Name: Justin Kinser Title: Staff Driver How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 3 months What do you like most about your [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here.Name: Deyci NavaTitle: Hub CoordinatorHow long have you worked at Second Helpings?I have been working with Second Helpings since June 2024.What do you like most [...]
Austin at his Culinary Job Training graduation ceremony in March 2023 Austin Gaither loves to learn. After graduating college, he learned about Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training (CJT) program on social media, and knew it would be a great next step towards pursuing a career in the culinary industry.As [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here.Name: Emma RyanTitle: Partner Relations CoordinatorHow long have you worked at Second Helpings?About 3 weeksWhat do you like most about your job?I like knowing that [...]
This story first appeared in the Spring 2025 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Have you ever wondered how electronic items like TVs or phones are recycled? In Indianapolis, you don’t have to look far for the answer. Located just three [...]
This story first appeared in the Spring 2025 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. In 2024, we rescued more than four million pounds of food, a calendar year record. For our Food Rescue & Transportation team, growth has become the norm. [...]
Every month, our team pulls together a report across our programs. December 2024 was a record December across our 26-year history in four metrics: pounds of food rescued, meals distributed, pounds of food re-directed, and volunteer hours. December 2024 compared to the last two years: December 2024 [...]
Due to the winter storm in Indianapolis and beyond, Second Helpings' office will be closed Monday, January 6, 2025. All volunteer shifts are cancelled. Culinary Job Training students will have an e-learning day. And our team is in contact with partners to make sure all needed meals are delivered. [...]
As we approach the end of another year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2024 at Second Helpings. It was a year of growth across all of our programs, thanks to our community of support. Food Rescue and Transportation Director Jon Meinert announcing [...]