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 [...]

By |2023-10-04T16:20:03-04:00October 4th, 2023|

Second Helpings celebrates 25 years of community impact

This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Second Helpings is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, which has been a special opportunity to look back on all that our community has made possible together. While [...]

By |2023-10-04T14:10:34-04:00October 4th, 2023|

Cathedral Kitchen feeds unhoused neighbors every day

This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our "Peas & Carrots" newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Cathedral Kitchen has served Second Helpings meals since 1999, and currently provides around 1,400 meals each week to neighbors experiencing homelessness. For 25 years, Second [...]

By |2023-10-04T10:08:54-04:00October 4th, 2023|

Reflecting on 25 years of community

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 Bob Koch, one of Second Helpings’ founders to reflect on his experience during the organization’s earliest days. To hear Bob Koch tell the [...]

By |2023-10-24T08:27:23-04:00September 27th, 2023|

Now Hiring: Volunteer Services Coordinator [Part-Time]

About the Volunteer Services Coordinator Position This position supports activities of the Manager of Volunteer Services via scheduling, communication, training and database management. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is 8:00 AM on Monday, September 18. About Employment at [...]

By |2023-08-30T16:27:58-04:00August 30th, 2023|

Reflecting on 25 Years of Culinary Job Training

As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, this month we are taking a closer look at the Culinary Job Training program. This guest blog post comes from one of Second Helpings' founders, Jean Paison, and is adapted from her remarks at the graduation ceremony for Culinary Job Training [...]

By |2023-08-23T15:30:22-04:00August 22nd, 2023|

July 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Dean Hackett

I am so happy to introduce Dean Hackett as our Volunteer of the Month for July 2023. Dean has been a Second Helping volunteer for about a year and half. He has been such a great addition to the volunteer family. Without hesitation, he jumps in where he is [...]

By |2023-08-23T11:38:23-04:00August 22nd, 2023|

Staff Spotlight: Nicole Lachmayer

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: Nicole Lachmayer Title: Senior Hub Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? It will be three years in September. What do you [...]

By |2023-07-27T16:26:16-04:00July 27th, 2023|

Now Hiring: Kitchen Coordinator [Full-Time]

About the Kitchen Coordinator Position This position provides support to the Manager of Hunger Relief in food preparation, directing volunteers and temporary employees and kitchen sanitation. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is 8:00 AM on Monday, July 31. [...]

By |2023-07-25T13:52:41-04:00July 25th, 2023|

June 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Noli Bentley

One of the most joyful moments as Manager of Volunteer Services at Second Helpings is to announce or Volunteer of the Month. I am so happy to introduce Noli Bentley, our Volunteer of the Month for June! Noli has been a great addition to our fabulous Second Helpings volunteer [...]

By |2023-07-07T09:07:37-04:00July 7th, 2023|