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Staff Spotlight: Laney Glick
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: Laney Glick Title: Kitchen Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? Going on eight months! What do you like most [...]
October 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Julie Meyer
Julie Meyer is our newest Volunteer of the Month. She is one of our new volunteers in the hub. Our Senior Hub Coordinator Nicole told us, "From day one Julie’s passion for helping people has shined bright! She’s always eager to help and willing to learn. She’s not afraid [...]
Donor Spotlight: Connie Gigax
More than two decades is an incredible length of time to dedicate to any project or passion. That's the commitment former board and advisory member Connie Gigax invested with Second Helpings, where she was initially introduced to the project by co-founder Chef Kristen Kienker when the organization was little [...]
Donor Spotlight: Uma Kuchibhotla and Muppalla Sukumar
The year 1998 holds special significance for longtime Second Helpings volunteers and donors Uma Kuchibhotla and Muppalla Sukumar. That was the year Second Helpings was founded, and it was also the year Sukumar moved to Indianapolis to work for Eli Lilly and Company. Ten years later, in addition to her [...]
Reflecting on 25 years of vision
As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, this month we’re taking a closer look at Second Helpings’ founding in 1998. We recently sat down with Kristen Kienker, one of Second Helpings’ founders to reflect on her experience during the organization’s earliest days. Chef Kristen Kienker in Second [...]
September 2023 Volunteer of the Month: John and Lynn Brennan
John and Lynn have been a valuable addition to the Second Helping family of volunteers. They bring so much joy, care, and talent to the Hunger Relief kitchen. It has been a pleasure watching them master the tilts by creating some fantastic meals. Lynn is also an excellent baker. [...]
Staff Spotlight: Chessie Whitmer
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: Francesca "Chessie" Whitmer Title: Kitchen Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? Just over eight weeks now! What do you [...]
Now Hiring: Special Events Intern
About the Special Events Intern Position The Special Events Intern works closely with Second Helpings’ Special Events Manager and the Development staff to help plan and execute fundraising events, specifically Corks & Forks and Souper Bowls. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. [...]
Empowering the Community: From Nourishment to Transportation
This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Oak Motors has been a long–time supporter of Second Helpings and they’re sponsoring upcoming Culinary Job Training Class #160. Over our 25-year history, Second Helpings has [...]
Food Rescue program spans culinary industry
This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. For 25 years, rescued food has fueled all of Second Helpings’ programs. At the core of our mission is the desire to reduce waste. Instead of letting quality [...]