Celebrating the Heart of Our Mission: Volunteer Appreciation Night 2025 On Tuesday evening, December 9, the halls of Second Helpings were buzzing with joy, laughter, and heartfelt gratitude as we hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night, a special event dedicated to the incredible individuals and [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Girishma Grover Bringing Chemistry, Kindness, and a Dash of Joy to Every Shift If you’ve volunteered at Second Helpings recently, there’s a good chance you’ve met Girishma Grover, or at least felt her presence through a smile, a kind word, or a well-organized stack of wrapped [...]
Second Helpings is thrilled to celebrate Jerry and Cindy Baker as our Volunteers of the Month for August 2025! This dynamic duo embodies the teamwork, generosity, and joy that keep our mission rolling forward. Jerry and Cindy first connected with Second Helpings while searching for a meaningful way [...]
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Michael Santino, a dedicated volunteer whose curiosity and commitment have made a big impact at Second Helpings. Since discovering us through an online search, Michael has explored nearly every volunteer opportunity we offer—embracing each task with enthusiasm and a genuine appreciation [...]
Meet Super Volunteer Magen Peters, our June Volunteer of the Month! From helping out in the hub to diving into food rescue and front desk duties, Magen brings energy, heart, and humor to every shift. Get to know more about what inspires her to keep coming back—and the [...]
Meet Tina, or April 2025 Volunteer of the Month! Tina is always willing to learn new things. She came in and was enthusiastic about learning how to operate a pallet jack. She never misses a shift and has even explored volunteering in other areas of the building. [...]
Our newest Volunteer of the Month was nominated by Laney, our Senior Kitchen Coordinator, who said, "Chris Warren has been with us for two years, and has already left a wonderful impression in our kitchen. He is always willing to help wherever it is needed most. Truly, no job [...]
Korey was nominated by our Board Chair, Pat Gamble-Moore, who said, "Korey’s role as a board member has been extremely impactful, to say the least. From leading our Human Resources Committee which resulted in a significantly improved HR infrastructure, to now leading an effort to improve our board governance [...]
It is with great pleasure I introduce to you our January Volunteer of the Month, Bob Koch! Some of you may recognize his name - Bob is one of the founders of Second Helpings. He recently retired and has been a great addition to our volunteer family. Bob returned [...]
This story first appeared in the Spring 2025 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. In 2024, we rescued more than four million pounds of food, a calendar year record. For our Food Rescue & Transportation team, growth has become the norm. [...]