The year 1998 holds special significance for longtime Second Helpings volunteers and donors Uma Kuchibhotla and Muppalla Sukumar. That was the year Second Helpings was founded, and it was also the year Sukumar moved to Indianapolis to work for Eli Lilly and Company. Ten years later, in addition to her [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Keion Taylor Title: Visual Communication Specialist How long have you worked at Second Helpings? I’ve been interning here since the end of January and [...]
For many retirees, an individual retirement account (IRA) is an important income source. These accounts are similar to a 401(k) but do not require an employer sponsor. These accounts can have a variety of advantages – if you are 70 1/2 you can make charitable donations directly from your [...]
The Gr8 Pasta Push is back for the fourth year! Join Second Helpings and WISH-TV 8 for a community-wide pasta and fund drive to feed Indy, June 1-15. Last year, this effort provided more than 160,000 meals for our neighbors in central Indiana. This year, all gifts made to [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Alison Schumacher Title: Partnerships & Donor Engagement Manager How long have you worked at Second Helpings? A year and a half – I was [...]
On April 29, 2023, Second Helpings turns 25 years old! This milestone is an occasion to reflect on all the work our community has done together, as well as the work that continues into the next 25 years and beyond. Our first meal delivery ticket On April [...]
Over the last couple of years, Second Helpings staff have worked to advance efforts to foster learning, belonging, and empowerment in how we work with each other and with our community. Michelle Woodruff is Second Helpings’ Manager of Volunteer Services and Co-Chair of the ABIDE Committee. The [...]
Second Helpings’ new flexible-use space provides a variety of expanded opportunities, from meal preparation, food distribution, and more, after renovating the small warehouse. This winter, Second Helpings officially opened a new flexible-use space after renovating the small warehouse. “The new flex space has been a huge help [...]
About the Graphic Design Internship The Graphic Design Intern works closely with Second Helpings’ Marketing & Communications Manager and the Development staff in creating dynamic, engaging, digital and physical fundraising and events collateral. These efforts help share Second Helpings’ mission more broadly across our community. Review the full job [...]
Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training team took the summer to review the program’s format and curriculum. The re-designed program is now open for enrollment! What’s New Students and instructors will do a variety of site visits to shadow different foodservice establishments. The program has a renewed focus on strengthening [...]