Milestone: 500,000 volunteer hours served At Second Helpings, we often tell anyone within earshot that the mission to transform lives through the power of food would prove impossible without the dedication of our passionate volunteers. The reason we say this so frequently is because it’s an undeniable truth. Volunteers [...]

Spotted this guy lately? I am pretty sure that Bob is one of the fantastic few who has been able to volunteer every day of the week over the past year. He has been part of the Second Helpings volunteer family for over 12 years and has devoted nearly [...]

ServSafe Registration Training Dates Second Helpings offers ServSafe Certification training and testing throughout the year. The ServSafe exam schedule of 2018 is: Friday, January 5, 2018 Friday, February 2, 2018 Friday, March 2, 2018 Friday, March 30, 2018 Friday, April 27, 2018 Friday, May 25, 2018 Friday, June 22, [...]

Jerry Baker has been a member of our volunteer family for over a year, and he has made quite an impact on the mission of Second Helpings. With nearly 200 hours of service under his belt, he has become our go to guy for everything from Meal Delivery to [...]

Second Helpings will close from Thursday, November 23 until Saturday, November 25, 2017 in observance of Thanksgiving. Volunteer shifts will resume on Monday, November 27th. All hunger relief meals will be delivered ahead of time. If you’re in search of a delicious, local beer as you head into your [...]

Ever wonder, “Who is that lovely lady that seems to help out with just about everything?” It’s Francine Stonehouse! She began volunteering in February of this year and has already served over 250 hours. I know, right?! It isn’t even December yet! Francine learned about Second Helpings while volunteering at [...]

We have partnered with our friends at NUVO for another one of their wildly popular Indy Food & Drink Weeks, offering Indy residents a discount on delicious food at some of their favorite, local restaurants. This time we’re celebrating bacon! Indy Bacon Week is a week-long celebration of our belief that everything [...]

Presented by HMSHost, Tiny Tonic is a free event for hunger-fighting rockers of all ages. Held at Second Helpings (map) the week before Tonic Ball, Tiny Tonic gets mini music mavens in the Tonic Ball spirit with a kid-friendly concert. This year, Ruditoonz will play some of rock’s greatest [...]

For over 40 years, the Julian Center has provided a safe haven for thousands of women and children, and recently began offering services for men as well. For victims of abuse, whether it be physical, emotional, mental, or financial, the Julian Center has given many hope and a chance [...]

We are consistently humbled and amazed by the diverse group of volunteers who so generously give of their time, talent and energy in support of Second Helpings’ mission to transform lives through the power of food. Recently, we were visited by Chad Yanen, a 29 year-old who is using [...]