Second Helpings Re-Launches Culinary Job Training Program

Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training team took the summer to review the program’s format and curriculum. The re-designed program is now open for enrollment!  What’s New  Students and instructors will do a variety of site visits to shadow different foodservice establishments. The program has a renewed focus on strengthening [...]

By |2022-08-31T11:09:53-04:00August 31st, 2022|

July 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Melanie Harris

I am so overjoyed to present Melanie Harris as Second Helpings' July Volunteer of the Month. Melanie, along with her sister Anna, serve every Friday in the Hunger Relief kitchen as Pan Wrappers. Melanie has a big personality and greets you with a beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She [...]

By |2022-08-18T16:17:06-04:00August 18th, 2022|

Kroger fuels Second Helpings’ mission as top meat donor

The partnership between Second Helpings and Kroger has grown and developed over time, but remains defined by shared values. Because of this relationship, more than 2.4 million pounds of food have been saved from the landfill, and instead, prepared into meals for our neighbors. Kroger's donations are absolutely [...]

By |2022-07-27T11:14:44-04:00July 26th, 2022|

What does inflation mean at Second Helpings?

As an organization that works with partners all across our community, the recent spike in inflation impacts Second Helpings and the fight to end hunger in unique ways.  It is well-documented that inflation has a disproportionate impact on the lowest income earners. As food and gas prices rise, the [...]

By |2022-06-28T14:48:59-04:00June 28th, 2022|

317 Charcuterie First Birthday Celebration

317 Charcuterie First Birthday Celebration Home / Events / Calendar / 317 Charcuterie First Birthday Celebration 317 Charcuterie is celebrating their first year on Saturday, July 9, by having live music, a brunch graze table ($18/person), and a mimosa bar from 11am-2pm. [...]

By |2022-06-23T13:20:55-04:00June 23rd, 2022|

May 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Marie and Chris Morrison

I am happy to give you Second Helpings Volunteers of the Month for May 2022, Chris Morrison and Marie Gabrielle Morrison! Chris and Marie have been great champions for Second Helpings' mission by sharing their time, talents, and treasures. Chris and Marie are leaving Second Helpings and starting a [...]

By |2022-06-16T16:04:31-04:00June 16th, 2022|

Now Hiring: Graphic Design Intern [Part Time, Fall Semester]

About the Marketing & Graphic Design Internship The Marketing & Graphic Design Intern works closely with Second Helpings’ Marketing & Communications Manager and the Development staff in creating dynamic, engaging, digital and physical fundraising and events collateral. These efforts help share Second Helpings’ mission more broadly across our community. [...]

By |2022-05-12T13:26:34-04:00May 12th, 2022|

Gr8 Pasta Push returns for third year

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 [...]

By |2022-04-28T15:56:29-04:00April 26th, 2022|

March 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Carl Hinshaw

With joy, I present the Second Helpings March 2022 Volunteer of the Month, Carlton Hinshaw! You will often see Carl working on the tilts creating delicious meals for our community partners. Just recently, Carl joined the Kitchen Lead team by being a Second Helpings Ambassador for groups that come [...]

By |2022-04-11T11:08:42-04:00April 11th, 2022|