It's Time to Push Some Pasta — The Gr8 Pasta Push Is Here There's a moment in our Hunger Relief kitchen that happens every single week without fail. Pounds of dried pasta — macaroni and spaghetti, mainly — make their way from donation boxes and food rescue pickups [...]
On April 22, we were celebrated Legacy Society members and volunteers who have reached the 2,000-hour milestone for the incredible ways they help us fight hunger sustainably. Together, we’ve planted something powerful, and it continues to grow. [...]
We’re excited to invite you to a special milestone in the growth of Second Helpings, the grand opening of our new 14,000-square-foot warehouse space! Join us on Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 AM as we officially open the doors to this expanded facility, located just around the corner from [...]
Ivan and Marcy Ekhaus recently made a meaningful legacy gift to Second Helpings through purchasing a charitable gift annuity and shares how. In this brief (2 minute!) video, Ivan shares how this annuity gives him and Marcy lifetime payments for the duration of both of their lives, and [...]
As we approach the end of another year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2024 at Second Helpings. It was a year of growth across all of our programs, thanks to our community of support. Food Rescue and Transportation Director Jon Meinert announcing [...]
Planned giving can often seem intimidating or assumed to be “only” for people of a certain age or income. But planned giving encompasses a wide variety of giving vehicles that can provide flexibility for donors of any age and income. Recently we spoke to two donors, Melissa and Pat, [...]
Fathers & Families Center CEO Larry Smith with our Director of Partner Relations Adriane Rios In August, Second Helpings delivered our 20,000,000th meal as part of our ongoing mission to address hunger today and build self-sufficiency to prevent hunger tomorrow. This milestone speaks to our exponential growth [...]
In June, Second Helpings prepared and delivered a record 105,520 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 monthly records like this one is bittersweet. While we are so incredibly proud [...]
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 [...]