We’re excited to welcome a new leader to the Second Helpings table. Monika Mala, Ph.D., has been named Chief Executive Officer of Second Helpings and will officially begin her new role on September 28, 2026. Monika brings more than a decade of nonprofit leadership experience focused on creating [...]
It's Time to Push Some Pasta — The Gr8 Pasta Push Is Here There's a moment in our Hunger Relief kitchen that happens every single week without fail. Pounds of dried pasta — macaroni and spaghetti, mainly — make their way from donation boxes and food rescue pickups [...]
At Second Helpings, leadership isn’t just about titles, it’s about the care, consistency, and heart our team members bring to the table every day. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate two well-earned promotions within our Hunger Relief program: Oriana Reyes and Tiara Shelton. Both Oriana and Tiara have [...]
We’re excited to invite you to a special milestone in the growth of Second Helpings, the grand opening of our new 14,000-square-foot warehouse space! Join us on Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 AM as we officially open the doors to this expanded facility, located just around the corner from [...]
In moments of uncertainty, Second Helpings acts with purpose. Today, with the future of federal SNAP benefits unclear and the government shutdown ongoing, families across Central Indiana are left wondering how they’ll feed their families. While Second Helpings doesn’t serve individuals directly, we support more than 200 community [...]
At Second Helpings, we’re proud to witness incredible stories of transformation every day—but this past Sunday, one of those stories took center stage at one of the most legendary sporting venues in the world. On July 27, in front of thousands gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the [...]
At Second Helpings, we believe in doing everything we can to fight hunger from all angles—while also being thoughtful stewards of the resources entrusted to us. That’s why we’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Second Helpings has been selected as one of ten local nonprofits to participate [...]
We kicked off this year’s Tonic Ball season in true Indy fashion—with live music, community spirit, and a big reveal of the 2025 tribute band lineup! On Friday, July 11, the Stutz Building buzzed with excitement as music lovers and mission supporters gathered for the official Tonic Ball [...]
At Second Helpings, we believe that fighting hunger requires leadership, vision, and deep community commitment. That’s why we’re proud to announce our 2025–2026 Board of Directors—a passionate group of professionals who will help guide our mission in the year ahead. From food rescue and meal delivery to our Culinary [...]
Meet Dale, our newest Volunteer of the Month! He was nominated by Jon Meinert, our Director of Food Rescue and Transportation, who said, "Dale has been a valued member of the Second Helpings team since 2005. He has delivered thousands of meals to our community partners over the years. [...]