While promotions for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game are dominating the city this month, Second Helpings has been involved in the planning for this event for more than a year. Nora Spitznogle, our Senior Director of Programs, serves on the event’s Host and Sustainability Committees, helping to connect [...]
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 [...]
August's Volunteer of the Month was nominated by our Food Rescue and Transportation Director, Jon Meinert! Read from his nomination: "Jim is long overdue for Volunteer of the Month! He has been such an asset to Second Helpings and the communities we serve. Jim’s dedication to the mission of Second [...]
JOB SUMMARY Transfer excess prepared and perishable food from donor food service operators to Second Helpings, Inc. for redistribution to nonprofit social service agencies. For the full job description, click here. To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to Jon Meinert at jon@secondhelpings.org by the [...]
On April 15, Second Helpings staff surprised longtime volunteer Kevin Reid at the Linwood Kroger where he works as a utility clerk. The occasion: As of that week, Kevin had accumulated the most-ever hours volunteered at Second Helpings. Since he began volunteering in high school in 2004, Kevin has [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives over the last several months. In many ways, the food sector is one of the hardest-hit corners of our economy. Empty grocery store shelves, closed restaurants, and canceled events are signs that even as cities begin to open [...]