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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. [...]
Second Helpings marks a record December in 2024
Every month, our team pulls together a report across our programs. December 2024 was a record December across our 26-year history in four metrics: pounds of food rescued, meals distributed, pounds of food re-directed, and volunteer hours. December 2024 compared to the last two years: December 2024 [...]
December 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Dale Schaeffer
Meet Dale, our newest Volunteer of the Month! He was nominated by Jon Meinert, our Director of Food Rescue and Transportation, who said, "Dale has been a valued member of the Second Helpings team since 2005. He has delivered thousands of meals to our community partners over the years. [...]
Staff Spotlight: Cory Kloep
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: Cory Kloep Title: Chief Operating Officer How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 2 months What do you like most about [...]
Second Helpings closed January 6, 2025
Due to the winter storm in Indianapolis and beyond, Second Helpings' office will be closed Monday, January 6, 2025. All volunteer shifts are cancelled. Culinary Job Training students will have an e-learning day. And our team is in contact with partners to make sure all needed meals are delivered. [...]
Staff Spotlight: Becky Malkemes
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: Becky Malkemes Title: Special Events Manager How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 3 months What do you like most about [...]
November 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Kate Grimm
Meet Kate, our Volunteer of the Month for November 2024! Kate volunteered on the production team for our Tonic Ball event last month. Becky Malkemes, our Special Events Manager, nominated Kate, saying, "Kate was an absolute lifesaver for our team this year. She is so extremely organized and while [...]
Looking back on 2024 at Second Helpings
As we approach the end of another year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2024 at Second Helpings. It was a year of growth across all of our programs, thanks to our community of support. Food Rescue and Transportation Director Jon Meinert announcing [...]