Assist with the pick-up, sorting, and safe storage of donated food. Assist with the distribution of meals, bulk food, and other items to partner agencies. Assist with the receipt, logging, and safe storage of food donated to Second Helpings. Assist with the cleanliness of the hub and vehicles. For [...]
After a five-month pause, the Culinary Job Training (CJT) program is back at Second Helpings! Suspended in mid-March due to COVID-19 precautions, the program’s team has been hard at work planning a new version of the training, which prioritizes safety while still providing students with the same level of [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced nearly every aspect of Second Helpings’ operations from the changing food supply to the growing need for meals. This health crisis also changed our volunteer workforce. Many people chose to restrict their ventures outside the home, due to higher risk factors or other challenges. [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives over the last several months. In many ways, the food sector is one of the hardest-hit corners of our economy. Empty grocery store shelves, closed restaurants, and canceled events are signs that even as cities begin to open [...]