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Second Helpings receives $7.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Earlier today, the Lilly Endowment announced an extraordinary grant to Second Helpings totaling $7.5 million. In making this grant the Endowment recognizes the critical role that Second Helpings plays in addressing hunger and poverty in our community. The grant is specifically tied to the sustainability of Second Helpings to ensure [...]

January 13th, 2017|

Tales from the Table: Brian Thomason

Second Helpings has some incredible long-term volunteers who have whipped together delicious dishes, delivered thousands of meals, or dutifully sorted through huge piles of bread. It also has some amazing newer volunteers who have found a passion in serving at Second Helpings, and quickly and willingly volunteer in any [...]

January 2nd, 2017|

Tales from the Table: Charlie Chapel

Cooking with her grandmother in the kitchen in her hometown of Chicago formed some of Charlie Chapel’s earlier memories. As she grew older, she began working in business and office management but never forgot the lessons her grandmother taught her. When her daughter moved to Indianapolis with her father, [...]

December 31st, 2016|

Tales from the Table: Westminster Neighborhood Services

Thirty-five years ago on the Near Eastside, several church congregations realized that many of the children in the area did not have a safe place to go during the summer. As a result, they got together and developed what became known as Westminster Neighborhood Services. Focusing on at-risk children [...]

December 29th, 2016|

Tales from the Table: Bluffton Distribution Center

Bluffton Distribution finds all the ways it can to give back to the local community. Located in Bluffton, Indiana about two hours north of Indianapolis, the volunteer-run organization serves locals referred to it by the welfare office, which equals about 175-225 families every month. Bluffton offers food, clothing, and [...]

December 28th, 2016|

Corks & Forks: Thursday, March 9, 2017

Join us at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for an evening complete with dishes prepared by top chefs in Indianapolis, delicious wines, craft cocktails & beer, a silent auction, and entertainment… while transforming lives through the power of food. When: March 9, 2017 Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Tickets: $150 [...]

December 22nd, 2016|

Join us for Souper Bowls: Saturday, January 28, 2017

Some of the city’s best chefs go head-to-head to find out whose soup reigns supreme! When: Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Second Helpings The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Center 1121 Southeastern Ave. Tickets: ONLINE TICKETS ARE CLOSED. A limited number of tickets will be available [...]

December 22nd, 2016|

Tales from the Table: Celebrating 2,000-hour Volunteers

During the cold winter months, people often want to stay bundled inside with blankets and hot chocolate. Second Helpings keeps pumping out and delivering meals to partner agencies during the most necessary time of year, and we couldn’t do it without our devoted, amazing volunteers. Here is the list [...]

December 19th, 2016|