In June, Second Helpings prepared and delivered a record 104,376 meals to our partners across central Indiana. This record is the culmination of steadily increasing numbers this spring. After 26+ years of doing this work, breaking records like this one is bittersweet. While we are so incredibly proud of [...]
Melissa Young is a planner. She likes to feel prepared and wants to make an impact. She knew how she wanted to support her community before she knew which organizations she wanted to donate to. “About thirteen years ago, I discovered different tools to help me figure out how [...]
This story first appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Smoking Goose, in downtown Indianapolis, is a meatery that handcrafts a variety of products for wholesale distribution. Throughout their 12-year history, this local producer has supported Second Helpings [...]
About the Hub Coordinator Position This position will work with the Food Rescue team and at the direction of the Senior Hub Coordinator, and will facilitate the distribution of meals, bulk food, and other items to nonprofit social service agencies, and the receipt, storage, and safe storage of prepared [...]
As we approach the end of another year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2023 at Second Helpings. It was a full year as we celebrated our 25th anniversary! We prepared and delivered an average of 5,000+ meals each day this year. Some of [...]
This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Oak Motors has been a long–time supporter of Second Helpings and they’re sponsoring upcoming Culinary Job Training Class #160. Over our 25-year history, Second Helpings has [...]
This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Second Helpings is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, which has been a special opportunity to look back on all that our community has made possible together. While [...]
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 Bob Koch, one of Second Helpings’ founders to reflect on his experience during the organization’s earliest days. To hear Bob Koch tell the [...]
On Thursday, June 15, Second Helpings hosted a public birthday party on Monument Circle to celebrate 25 years of serving central Indiana through our food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training programs. Flip through the photos below to relive the highlights! Thanks to everyone who made this celebration [...]
I'm excited to introduce Bob Zeronik, our Volunteer of the Month for April! Bob has been a great addition to our amazing team of Meal Delivery Drivers and Companions. We are so happy he chooses Second Helpings as a place to serve. Bob, thanks for your light, kindness, and dedication [...]