Second Helpings celebrates 25th anniversary on Monument Circle

On Thursday, June 15, Second Helpings hosted a public birthday party on Monument Circle to celebrate 25 years of serving central Indiana through our food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training programs. Flip through the photos below to relive the highlights! Thanks to everyone who made this celebration [...]

By |2023-06-28T08:46:25-04:00June 28th, 2023|

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|

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|

Celebrating 100 Days

Here we are, 100 days into our work together. Over the last few months, I have seen our community rise to the challenge to feed Indy in so many inspiring ways. I have met with volunteers, toured partner agencies, and prepared meals from rescued food.As I look back over my [...]

By |2022-01-18T14:46:34-05:00January 18th, 2022|

Looking back on 2021 at Second Helpings

As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2021 at Second Helpings. March 18 was declared Second Helpings Day in Indianapolis to commemorate the organization's response to the pandemic. A milestone year of programs On March [...]

By |2021-12-16T11:08:19-05:00December 16th, 2021|

Second Helpings to Welcome New CEO

For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Martin Phone: (317) 632-2664, ext. 112 Email: emilymartin@secondhelpings.org Second Helpings to Welcome New CEO Linda Broadfoot was selected as Second Helpings' next CEO, and will join the organization in October. INDIANAPOLIS (August 12, 2021) – Second Helpings today announced the appointment of [...]

By |2021-08-12T12:52:07-04:00August 12th, 2021|