What is Food Rescue?

What is Food Rescue? How We Turn Good Food into Great Meals Every day in Central Indiana, hundreds of thousands of pounds of good food are at risk of being wasted. Grocery stores, wholesalers, restaurants, and caterers often have surplus food, all perfectly safe, fresh, and nutritious, [...]

By |2025-08-28T14:32:29-04:00August 28th, 2025|

August 2025 Volunteer(s) of the Month: Jerry & Cindy Baker 

Second Helpings is thrilled to celebrate Jerry and Cindy Baker as our Volunteers of the Month for August 2025! This dynamic duo embodies the teamwork, generosity, and joy that keep our mission rolling forward.  Jerry and Cindy first connected with Second Helpings while searching for a meaningful way [...]

By |2025-08-26T12:11:50-04:00August 26th, 2025|

July 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Michael Santino

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Michael Santino, a dedicated volunteer whose curiosity and commitment have made a big impact at Second Helpings. Since discovering us through an online search, Michael has explored nearly every volunteer opportunity we offer—embracing each task with enthusiasm and a genuine appreciation [...]

By |2025-07-23T15:57:19-04:00July 23rd, 2025|

June 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Magen Peters

Meet Super Volunteer Magen Peters, our June Volunteer of the Month! From helping out in the hub to diving into food rescue and front desk duties, Magen brings energy, heart, and humor to every shift. Get to know more about what inspires her to keep coming back—and the [...]

By |2025-06-26T15:43:30-04:00June 25th, 2025|

April 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Tina Gardner

Meet Tina, or April 2025 Volunteer of the Month! Tina is always willing to learn new things. She came in and was enthusiastic about learning how to operate a pallet jack. She never misses a shift and has even explored volunteering in other areas of the building. [...]

By |2025-05-21T13:50:21-04:00May 20th, 2025|

Staff Spotlight: Justin Kinser

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 [...]

By |2025-04-17T13:12:40-04:00April 17th, 2025|

March 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Chris Warren

Our newest Volunteer of the Month was nominated by Laney, our Senior Kitchen Coordinator, who said, "Chris Warren has been with us for two years, and has already left a wonderful impression in our kitchen. He is always willing to help wherever it is needed most. Truly, no job [...]

By |2025-04-16T13:56:35-04:00April 16th, 2025|

February 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Korey Bacon

Korey was nominated by our Board Chair, Pat Gamble-Moore, who said, "Korey’s role as a board member has been extremely impactful, to say the least. From leading our Human Resources Committee which resulted in a significantly improved HR infrastructure, to now leading an effort to improve our board governance [...]

By |2025-03-18T16:05:27-04:00March 18th, 2025|

Staff Spotlight: Deyci Nava

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 [...]

By |2025-03-13T15:30:44-04:00March 13th, 2025|

January 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Bob Koch

It is with great pleasure I introduce to you our January Volunteer of the Month, Bob Koch! Some of you may recognize his name - Bob is one of the founders of Second Helpings. He recently retired and has been a great addition to our volunteer family. Bob returned [...]

By |2025-03-03T07:53:25-05:00February 18th, 2025|