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Second Helpings CEO Jennifer Vigran to Retire

For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Martin Phone: (317) 632-2664, ext. 112 Email: emilymartin@secondhelpings.org Second Helpings CEO Jennifer Vigran to Retire Second Helpings CEO Jennifer Vigran announced her retirement after 20 years with the organization. INDIANAPOLIS (March 22, 2021) – Second Helpings today announced the retirement of its [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:52:40-04:00March 22nd, 2021|

Now Hiring: Driver [part-time]

Transports prepared and perishable food from food service donors to Second Helpings for redistribution to nonprofit social service agencies, keeps accurate donation records, assists with the safe storage of donated food, and cleanliness of vehicles and dock. For the full job description, click here. To apply for this position, [...]

By |2021-03-04T16:44:45-05:00March 4th, 2021|

What’s it like to volunteer at Second Helpings?

There are so many ways to get involved as a Second Helpings volunteer – from chopping produce to answering phones, from organizing events to teaching students.   Corks & Forks will be virtual this year. Mark your calendar for Friday, April 23, and stay tuned for more details! Elaine Gaither has done it all. She currently serves [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:59:46-04:00February 24th, 2021|

Second Helpings on modified operations February 17, 2021

Second Helpings will be on modified operations today, Wednesday Feb. 17. All kitchen volunteer shifts are cancelled. Programs staff will be onsite to prepare and deliver meals to partner agencies. Continue to stay warm and safe! Keep your eyes on Second Helpings social media,  Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, for the latest updates. [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:03:26-04:00February 17th, 2021|

Second Helpings closed February 16, 2021

Due to the snow and Indianapolis' travel advisory, Second Helpings is closed today, Tuesday, February 16. Today's meals have already been delivered to partner agencies. We encourage all volunteers to stay indoors, stay warm and safe. Keep your eyes on Second Helpings social media,  Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, for the latest updates. [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:01:58-04:00February 16th, 2021|

Second Helpings closing early February 15, 2021

Due to the Winter Storm Warning, today's afternoon volunteer shift is cancelled and Second Helpings will be closing early this afternoon. Meals will still be delivered to partner agencies as scheduled. We encourage all volunteers to stay indoors, stay warm and safe. Keep your eyes on Second Helpings social [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:02:12-04:00February 15th, 2021|

Looking back on 2020 at Second Helpings

It goes without saying that this year was unlike any other. The challenges and opportunities presented to Second Helpings in 2020 would have been unimaginable before they came our way. While the COVID-19 pandemic was certainly the story that defined this year for us all, we’d like to take [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:10:41-04:00December 15th, 2020|

Second Helpings announces Tosseia R. Holmes as new COO / CFO

On Dec. 8, Second Helpings announced the addition of Tosseia R. Holmes to the organization’s senior leadership team as the new Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer. Holmes brings a wealth of not-for-profit, accounting, and business management experience to Second Helpings. Holmes is currently the Interim Executive Director [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:22:29-04:00December 11th, 2020|

Executive Chef Kathy Jones shares holiday recipes

Join Second Helpings' Executive Chef Kathy Jones for a series of holiday-themed episodes of "Cooking with Kathy" on Facebook Live! All episodes will be live on Second Helpings' Facebook page at 6:00 PM EST. Each week, we'll add links to the recipes so you can follow along if you'd [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:11:26-04:00November 10th, 2020|

Second Helpings delivers 15 millionth meal

Earlier this month, Second Helpings delivered the 15,000,000th meal of our 22-year mission to #FeedIndy. Based on previous years’ operations and initial predictions for 2020, Second Helpings reached this milestone nearly a year earlier than originally expected. This quickened pace to produce more meals is in response to the [...]

By |2021-08-10T15:13:24-04:00October 22nd, 2020|