Over the last two years, Second Helpings wasn’t able to host as many, or as large, volunteer groups as we had pre-pandemic due to social distancing requirements. A volunteer group from Beazer Homes prepares sandwiches for Second Helpings' partner agencies. This summer Second Helpings excitedly started offering [...]
I am so overjoyed to present Melanie Harris as Second Helpings' July Volunteer of the Month. Melanie, along with her sister Anna, serve every Friday in the Hunger Relief kitchen as Pan Wrappers. Melanie has a big personality and greets you with a beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She [...]
As an organization that works with partners all across our community, the recent spike in inflation impacts Second Helpings and the fight to end hunger in unique ways. It is well-documented that inflation has a disproportionate impact on the lowest income earners. As food and gas prices rise, the [...]
I am happy to give you Second Helpings Volunteers of the Month for May 2022, Chris Morrison and Marie Gabrielle Morrison! Chris and Marie have been great champions for Second Helpings' mission by sharing their time, talents, and treasures. Chris and Marie are leaving Second Helpings and starting a [...]
The Kitchen Assistant provides support to the Kitchen Manager in food preparation, directing volunteers and temporary employees, and kitchen sanitation. For the full job description, click here. This position pays $18/hour. To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to Caitlin Bartnik at caitlin@secondhelpings.org by the end [...]
With joy, I present the Second Helpings March 2022 Volunteer of the Month, Carlton Hinshaw! You will often see Carl working on the tilts creating delicious meals for our community partners. Just recently, Carl joined the Kitchen Lead team by being a Second Helpings Ambassador for groups that come [...]
We’re less than two weeks away from our first in-person event in two years, and we can’t wait to celebrate together at Corks & Forks, presented by Kroger – celebrating getting back together again, the food industry, and the wonderful donors who support Second Helpings. Whether you’ve attended Corks & Forks [...]
Please congratulate Byron Daugherty, Second Helpings Volunteer of the Month for February 2022! Byron has been a terrific addition to the Second Helpings volunteer family. Byron is not beyond helping when needed, often offering his service in different areas. Recently, Byron answered the call for an apartment community who [...]
Ken Hall first connected with Second Helpings in 2012 when his employer at the time, First Indiana Bank, was in conversation with the organization to service their banking needs. Ken’s initial conversation with Second Helpings led to the creation of a financial education program for Culinary Job Training classes, [...]
Second Helpings will be on modified operations today, Friday, Feb. 4. All volunteer shifts are cancelled. Programs staff will be onsite to prepare and deliver meals to partner agencies as needed. Continue to stay warm and safe! Keep your eyes on Second Helpings social media, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, for the latest updates. [...]