Join the fourth-annual Gr8 Pasta Push

The Gr8 Pasta Push is back for the fourth year! Join Second Helpings and WISH-TV 8 for a community-wide pasta and fund drive to feed Indy, June 1-15. Last year, this effort provided more than 160,000 meals for our neighbors in central Indiana. This year, all gifts made to [...]

By |2023-05-24T10:57:45-04:00May 24th, 2023|

Birthday Party on the Circle

Birthday Party on the Circle Home / Events / Calendar / Birthday Party on the Circle Celebrate Second Helpings' 25th anniversary at our Birthday Party on the Circle! Join us on Thursday, June 15, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, at the [...]

By |2023-06-14T13:15:18-04:00May 22nd, 2023|

Staff Spotlight: Alison Schumacher

Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Alison Schumacher Title: Partnerships & Donor Engagement Manager How long have you worked at Second Helpings? A year and a half – I was [...]

By |2023-07-07T09:09:14-04:00May 16th, 2023|

Now Hiring: Driver [Full-Time]

About the Driver Position This position transfers excess prepared and perishable food from donor food service operators to Second Helpings and redistribute as directed to nonprofit social service agencies. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is 8:00 AM on Monday, [...]

By |2023-05-09T14:37:10-04:00May 9th, 2023|

Looking back on 25 years

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 [...]

By |2023-04-28T13:21:17-04:00April 25th, 2023|

Staff Spotlight: Chef Kyle Burnett

Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Chef Kyle Burnett Title: Culinary Job Training Program Manager / Instructor How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 4 1/2 years What do [...]

By |2023-04-17T10:13:35-04:00April 17th, 2023|

SOLD OUT “The Working Hungry” Screening

The Working Hungry Screening - SOLD OUT Home / Events / Calendar / The Working Hungry Screening Space is full for this event, thanks to all who signed up to attend! Join Second Helpings for a screening of the new WFYI documentary The [...]

By |2023-05-15T08:18:40-04:00March 21st, 2023|

Second Helpings’ ABIDE Committee looks towards future

Over the last couple of years, Second Helpings staff have worked to advance efforts to foster learning, belonging, and empowerment in how we work with each other and with our community. Michelle Woodruff is Second Helpings’ Manager of Volunteer Services and Co-Chair of the ABIDE Committee. The [...]

By |2023-04-04T16:19:09-04:00February 21st, 2023|

Pathway to Recovery offers holistic services for residents

Pathway to Recovery provides transitional housing for Hoosiers impacted by substance use and mental disorders. For residents at Pathway to Recovery, food from Second Helpings is a crucial part of building community. Located downtown, Pathway provides transitional and permanent housing with support services for formerly homeless men [...]

By |2023-02-17T09:43:42-05:00February 17th, 2023|

“Sweet” CJT internship provided by new Honeywell Fund

For Alaina Applewhite, the Culinary Job Training (CJT) program was a natural first step into the culinary field. “I’ve always loved to cook, and I knew I wanted to do something culinary-related,” Applewhite remembers, but other programs she researched felt overwhelming or intimidating. After her mom saw Second Helpings’ [...]

By |2023-02-17T09:36:02-05:00February 17th, 2023|