This story first appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Take a look at the graph above. While appears that we are serving around the same number of people today that we did before the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
About the Director of Partner Relations Position The Director of Partner Relations represents Second Helpings in the community and coordinates effective partnerships with current and prospective partners, primarily community-based organizations serving as Second Helpings meals sites and/or receiving redistributed food. This position collaborates very closely with the Directors of [...]
I am so happy to present to you Greg Perkins, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for January 2024! Greg has made a huge impact in our Food Rescue program. Greg’s willingness to jump right in rescuing food, delivering meals, and helping with special events has been a tremendous [...]
With great pleasure, I give you Robin Uhrig, our Volunteer of the Month for December 2023. Robin has been a fantastic addition to our family of volunteers, especially the tilt family, where she gets to create delicious meals that we serve to our community partners. Her smile and care [...]
Our newest Volunteer of the Month is Elizabeth Markert! Elizabeth has been an amazing addition to our Tuesday night volunteer family, she has a big heart and cares for the mission here at Second Helpings. She has led our family groups as well as serving at some of our [...]
About the Director of Hunger Relief Position This position leads the Hunger Relief program by managing a high-volume kitchen, directing and overseeing paid kitchen staff, temporary kitchen staff, and volunteers in the preparation of nutritious meals. Oversees all Hunger Relief operations; and is responsible for the management of all [...]
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: Laney Glick Title: Kitchen Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? Going on eight months! What do you like most [...]
As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, this month we’re taking a closer look at Second Helpings’ founding in 1998. We recently sat down with Kristen Kienker, one of Second Helpings’ founders to reflect on her experience during the organization’s earliest days. Chef Kristen Kienker in Second [...]
John and Lynn have been a valuable addition to the Second Helping family of volunteers. They bring so much joy, care, and talent to the Hunger Relief kitchen. It has been a pleasure watching them master the tilts by creating some fantastic meals. Lynn is also an excellent baker. [...]
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: Francesca "Chessie" Whitmer Title: Kitchen Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? Just over eight weeks now! What do you [...]