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 [...]
While promotions for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game are dominating the city this month, Second Helpings has been involved in the planning for this event for more than a year. Nora Spitznogle, our Senior Director of Programs, serves on the event’s Host and Sustainability Committees, helping to connect [...]
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 [...]
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: Kimberly Kiser Title: Development Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 17 years What do you like most about your [...]
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 [...]
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: Kaylee Chrisman-Williams Title: Hub Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 2 1/2 years What do you like most about [...]
Damon Fain Jr. first enrolled in Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training (CJT) program in the fall of 2020 but didn’t complete the program. “I was trying to change my life, but a part of me wasn’t fully ready to commit to that change… Life made me almost give up [...]
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 [...]