We are thrilled to join our friends at Printing Partners for scout night at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie on Friday, July 21, 2017.The harmonies of Doo Wop will fill the night sky as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs some of the biggest hits of the 50s and 60s, [...]
Leo Arriola might just be one of the most inspirational young people you will ever meet. He began volunteering at Second Helpings during his 2016 summer break and loved it so much, he never left. He quickly won over the hearts of staff and volunteers with his sincere dedication [...]
Why only enjoy tacos on Tuesday when you can enjoy them for an entire week? Get half off tacos for seven glorious days during Indy Taco Week! Indy Taco Week is a week-long celebration of tacos. NUVO invited local restaurants and chefs who craft central Indiana’s most mouthwatering tacos to join [...]
Last week, Indy Star reporter Maureen Gilmer wrote about the issue of hunger facing Hamilton County. In response, we wanted to highlight one of the partner agencies we work with in Hamilton County. We would encourage everyone to read the article, if you haven’t already. . Hunger strikes in [...]
Ever wonder how a piece of food goes from a food donor and becomes a meal being served at a partner agency? Follow the path of one pepper and see how it transforms lives. 1. The pepper is donated by Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market and picked up by a [...]
Second Helpings is honored to be a featured community partner for the 2017 CNO Financial Group Monumental Marathon’s Run for a Cause! Whether you plan to participate in the race or simply would like to support the efforts of someone else who’s running, Monumental Marathon makes it simple and easy to [...]
Second Helpings extends a warm welcome to the newest addition to its family. Chef Felicia Grady begins this week as the new Culinary Job Training Instructor. With culinary schooling and training as a graduate of the Chef’s Academy and experience at Flanner House, Lighthouse Mission, and Indianapolis Public Schools [...]
Second Helpings has amazing volunteers who donate their time and energy to transforming lives. Who introduces new volunteers to Second Helpings and helps current volunteers with anything they need? That smiling face and half of the incredible volunteer team is Manager of Volunteer Services Adriane Rios. A nonnative Hoosier, [...]
On Thursday, May 18, celebrated Indianapolis Chef Steve Oakley will compete against Bobby Flay on his long-running Food Network show, Beat Bobby Flay. Thirteen year-old Sabrina Richard is already a veteran of the Food Network as a guest judge on Beat Bobby Flay and a contestant on Rachael Ray’s [...]
Happy Opening Day! Chef and co-founder Kristen Cordoza Kienker watches Mayor Stephen Goldsmith stir the food Yesterday marked the 19th anniversary of the official opening of Second Helpings in 1998. However, three years of work had already transpired by the time Second Helpings opened its doors. It [...]