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Looking back on 2021 at Second Helpings
As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2021 at Second Helpings. March 18 was declared Second Helpings Day in Indianapolis to commemorate the organization's response to the pandemic. A milestone year of programs On March [...]
November 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Tom and Marcia Morgan
It is with immense pleasure I introduce to you Second Helpings November 2021 Volunteers of the Month! Tom and Marcia are an important piece of the great puzzle we call Second Helpings. The two of them humbly serve as Meal Delivery volunteers. I have never seen them without big [...]
Your gift’s impact at Second Helpings
In my first month as CEO of Second Helpings, I have seen our community rise to the challenge to feed Indy in so many inspiring ways. I have met longtime and new volunteers, toured partner agencies’ facilities, and prepared meals from rescued food. In the last year, Indy [...]
October 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Tim Balmat
It is with an immense amount of joy, that I announce Tim Balmat is Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for October 2021. Tim is one of our amazing tilt volunteers. Every time I am with him, he brightens up my day - the love and joy he has [...]
Now Hiring: Kitchen Assistant [Full Time]
An opportunity to be an integral part of the Second Helpings Hunger Relief team. The kitchen assistant works with the Hunger Relief Team in leading volunteers and temporary employees in creating nutritious meals, maintaining food safety, and cleanliness. For the full job description, click here. To apply for this [...]
September 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Mercedes Plant
It is with great pleasure and joy that I present to you Second Helpings’ September Volunteer of the Month, Mercedes Plant! She started volunteering with Second Helpings last fall, and has already served more than 60 shifts, sharing more than 190 hours in the Hunger Relief kitchen. As a [...]
Reflecting on 20 years
Here's Jennifer Vigran helping with a Culinary Job Training line cooking exercise during her time as CEO. My first volunteer shift at Second Helpings was in a small former cafeteria and dining room at the old RCA plant on LaSalle Street. With a handful of staff, 2 [...]
August 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Margie Gutierrez
It is with great pleasure and joy that I present to you Second Helpings' August Volunteer of the Month, Margie Gutierrez! Margie has been an extraordinary volunteer for Second Helpings, often doing double shifts. She is a master tilt operator, cooking up delicious dishes for our community partners. We [...]
Second Helpings to Welcome New CEO
For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Martin Phone: (317) 632-2664, ext. 112 Email: emilymartin@secondhelpings.org Second Helpings to Welcome New CEO Linda Broadfoot was selected as Second Helpings' next CEO, and will join the organization in October. INDIANAPOLIS (August 12, 2021) – Second Helpings today announced the appointment of [...]
July 2021 Volunteers of the Month: Michael and Peggy Lee
Michael and Peggy stop for a photo between their morning and afternoon shifts. They spend every Wednesday delivering meals to partner agencies across central Indiana together. It is with great pleasure I introduce to you Second Helpings' July Volunteers of the Month, Michael and Peggy Lee! Michael [...]