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Marigold Rice Drive: September 13-17, 2017
The incredible ladies at Marigold Clothing have been longtime supporters of Second Helpings. “We became and stayed involved because we liked what Second Helpings was doing. It’s our responsibility to help people who are hungry in the community,” owner Linda Shikany explained in a blog post last fall. The contemporary [...]
Clash of the Meatball: November 4, 2017
Which Indy restaurant serves the best meatball? Attendees and a panel of celebrity judges will decide at Clash of the Meatball at Biltwell Event Center on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Taste your way through a lineup of delicious dishes while enjoying live entertainment, games and more! Discount Code: SecondHelpings Save [...]
Indy Tenderloin Week: September 11-17, 2017
We have partnered with our friends at NUVO for another one of their wildly popular Indy Food & Drink Weeks, offering Indy residents a discount on delicious food at some of their favorite, local restaurants. This time we’re celebrating tenderloin! Indy Tenderloin Week is a week-long celebration of the beloved Hoosier tenderloin. [...]
A Gift that Keeps Giving: A special night with Bruno Mars
In early March, we hosted our annual Corks & Forks fundraiser at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse. One of the big ticket items in the auction this year was an exclusive suite package for the Bruno Mars “24K Magic” tour that rolled through Indy on Sunday evening. The concert package was purchased [...]
Indy Pizza Week: August 14-20, 2017
We have partnered with our friends at NUVO for another one of their wildly popular Indy Food & Drink Weeks, offering Indy residents a discount on delicious food at some of their favorite, local restaurants. This time we’re celebrating pizza! Indy Pizza Week is a week-long celebration of the glorious [...]
Volunteers launch campaign to sponsor Class 100
Have we mentioned we have the best volunteers in the world? Of course we have, but let’s say it again to underscore this verifiable fact. Recently, our volunteers launched a campaign in support of the upcoming 100th free culinary job training class at Second Helpings. To celebrate this milestone, [...]
Printing Partners Presents: Scout Night at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie
We are thrilled to join our friends at Printing Partners for scout night at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie on Friday, July 21, 2017.The harmonies of Doo Wop will fill the night sky as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs some of the biggest hits of the 50s and 60s, [...]
Tales from the Table: Leo Arriola
Leo Arriola might just be one of the most inspirational young people you will ever meet. He began volunteering at Second Helpings during his 2016 summer break and loved it so much, he never left. He quickly won over the hearts of staff and volunteers with his sincere dedication [...]
Indy Taco Week: July 17-23
Why only enjoy tacos on Tuesday when you can enjoy them for an entire week? Get half off tacos for seven glorious days during Indy Taco Week! Indy Taco Week is a week-long celebration of tacos. NUVO invited local restaurants and chefs who craft central Indiana’s most mouthwatering tacos to join [...]
Tales from the Table: Noblesville First UMC
Last week, Indy Star reporter Maureen Gilmer wrote about the issue of hunger facing Hamilton County. In response, we wanted to highlight one of the partner agencies we work with in Hamilton County. We would encourage everyone to read the article, if you haven’t already. . Hunger strikes in [...]