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|

Prepared food donations create efficient turnaround

Donations of prepared food from caterers and event centers save valuable time and ingredients at Second Helpings. A unique facet of Second Helpings’ operations is the ability to safely procure prepared foods from caterers, restaurants, and event centers. “Being one of the only non-profits with this capability [...]

By |2023-02-17T09:08:36-05:00February 17th, 2023|

New kitchen space expands Second Helpings’ capacity to feed Indy

Second Helpings’ new flexible-use space provides a variety of expanded opportunities, from meal preparation, food distribution, and more, after renovating the small warehouse. This winter, Second Helpings officially opened a new flexible-use space after renovating the small warehouse. “The new flex space has been a huge help [...]

By |2023-02-17T08:55:44-05:00February 17th, 2023|

Second Helpings open with limited operations January 25, 2023

Second Helpings will be open with limited operations today, Wednesday Jan. 25. We will be monitoring the weather throughout the day. A small group of programs staff will be onsite to prepare and deliver meals to partner agencies that are open today and prepare tomorrow's meals. Continue to stay [...]

By |2023-01-25T07:00:28-05:00January 25th, 2023|

Republic Airways Annual Chili Cook-Off

Event Title Home / Events / Calendar / Event Title The dispatch group for Republic Airways is holding their annual chili cook off, and the 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to Second Helpings. Tickets would be $5 to taste [...]

By |2023-01-19T16:20:13-05:00January 19th, 2023|

Staff Spotlight: Claire Bozzano

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: Claire BozzanoTitle: Human Resources ManagerHow long have you worked at Second Helpings?4 monthsWhat do you like most about your job?Being part of a solutionWhat is [...]

By |2023-01-13T09:26:33-05:00January 13th, 2023|

Staff Spotlight: Margaux Clemens

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: Margaux Clemens Title: Volunteer Services Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? Since December 2022 - I'm in my third week! [...]

By |2022-12-16T08:41:19-05:00December 16th, 2022|