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Culinary Job Training program impacts students, families, community
Charlie Chapel moved to Indianapolis looking for a new start as a single mother. “My daughter is the reason why I get up and do what I have to do,” she told us. Working as a waitress, she heard about Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training (CJT) program and decided [...]
Staff Spotlight: Justin Kinser
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: Justin Kinser Title: Staff Driver How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 3 months What do you like most about your [...]
March 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Chris Warren
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 [...]
February 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Korey Bacon
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 [...]
Staff Spotlight: Deyci Nava
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: Deyci NavaTitle: Hub CoordinatorHow long have you worked at Second Helpings?I have been working with Second Helpings since June 2024.What do you like most [...]
Culinary Job Training graduate uses Honeywell Fund to study abroad
Austin at his Culinary Job Training graduation ceremony in March 2023 Austin Gaither loves to learn. After graduating college, he learned about Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training (CJT) program on social media, and knew it would be a great next step towards pursuing a career in the culinary industry.As [...]
January 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Bob Koch
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 [...]
Staff Spotlight: Emma Ryan
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: Emma RyanTitle: Partner Relations CoordinatorHow long have you worked at Second Helpings?About 3 weeksWhat do you like most about your job?I like knowing that [...]
RecycleForce partnership a match of values
This story first appeared in the Spring 2025 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Have you ever wondered how electronic items like TVs or phones are recycled? In Indianapolis, you don’t have to look far for the answer. Located just three [...]
Food Rescue and Transportation provides “full circle” volunteer opportunities
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. [...]