On April 29, 2023, Second Helpings turns 25 years old! This milestone is an occasion to reflect on all the work our community has done together, as well as the work that continues into the next 25 years and beyond. Our first meal delivery ticket On April [...]
About the Volunteer Services Coordinator This position supports activities of the Manager of Volunteer Services via scheduling, communication, training and database management. Review the full job description here. Apply for this position online here, by November 4, 2022. Second Helpings provides equal employment to all employees and [...]
Over the last two years, Second Helpings wasn’t able to host as many, or as large, volunteer groups as we had pre-pandemic due to social distancing requirements. A volunteer group from Beazer Homes prepares sandwiches for Second Helpings' partner agencies. This summer Second Helpings excitedly started offering [...]
You are invited to participate in the third-annual Gr8 Pasta Push with Second Helpings and WISH-TV 8, June 2-16! In 2021, this community-wide effort provided enough pasta to produce more than 145,600 meals in central Indiana. As you may know, pasta is critical to Second Helpings’ kitchen, where we [...]
Here we are, 100 days into our work together. Over the last few months, I have seen our community rise to the challenge to feed Indy in so many inspiring ways. I have met with volunteers, toured partner agencies, and prepared meals from rescued food.As I look back over my [...]
It is with immense pleasure I introduce to you our December Volunteer of the Month, Teresa Faust! Teresa is an amazing volunteer here at Second Helpings. Starting in 2018, Teresa serves in two areas on alternate Wednesdays at the Front Desk and in the Huger Relief Kitchen with her [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Earlier this summer, when we saw positivity rates dropping in Marion County, we eased up somewhat on Second Helpings’ masking policy. In the past two weeks, we have seen the positivity rates rise in Marion County to levels not seen since early May and the number of cases has [...]
July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year (FY) at Second Helpings, and provides a chance to look back at all that our volunteers, donors, and partners made possible over the last twelve months. While every year is full of inspiring stories and more room to grow, the [...]