I am so happy to present to you Ralph Power, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for May 2024! Michael, one of our Kitchen Coordinators, shared this: "Ralph has been a big part of the Thursday morning Tilt team. Beyond making delicious meals, he has taken the lead with [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here. Name: Andrew Cohee Title: Volunteer Services Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 8 months What do you like most about [...]
I am so happy to present to you Tim Burkholder, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for February 2024! I am so grateful for Tim's dedication and tremendous efforts to recruit and speak on behalf of Second Helpings and the work we do. I am looking forward to other [...]
I am so happy to present to you Greg Perkins, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for January 2024! Greg has made a huge impact in our Food Rescue program. Greg’s willingness to jump right in rescuing food, delivering meals, and helping with special events has been a tremendous [...]
With great pleasure, I give you Robin Uhrig, our Volunteer of the Month for December 2023. Robin has been a fantastic addition to our family of volunteers, especially the tilt family, where she gets to create delicious meals that we serve to our community partners. Her smile and care [...]
Our newest Volunteer of the Month is Elizabeth Markert! Elizabeth has been an amazing addition to our Tuesday night volunteer family, she has a big heart and cares for the mission here at Second Helpings. She has led our family groups as well as serving at some of our [...]
Julie Meyer is our newest Volunteer of the Month. She is one of our new volunteers in the hub. Our Senior Hub Coordinator Nicole told us, "From day one Julie’s passion for helping people has shined bright! She’s always eager to help and willing to learn. She’s not afraid [...]
The year 1998 holds special significance for longtime Second Helpings volunteers and donors Uma Kuchibhotla and Muppalla Sukumar. That was the year Second Helpings was founded, and it was also the year Sukumar moved to Indianapolis to work for Eli Lilly and Company. Ten years later, in addition to her [...]
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 Kristen Kienker, one of Second Helpings’ founders to reflect on her experience during the organization’s earliest days. Chef Kristen Kienker in Second [...]
John and Lynn have been a valuable addition to the Second Helping family of volunteers. They bring so much joy, care, and talent to the Hunger Relief kitchen. It has been a pleasure watching them master the tilts by creating some fantastic meals. Lynn is also an excellent baker. [...]