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|

Looking back on 2022 at Second Helpings

As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2022 at Second Helpings. Redesigned CJT Program This summer our Culinary Job Training team reviewed the program’s format and curriculum, and launched the redesigned program in August. The program has [...]

By |2022-12-16T13:33:29-05:00December 15th, 2022|

Your support provides emergency food for winter months

Have you ever thought about what happens at Second Helpings on a snow day? Even if our building needs to be closed, your support allows Second Helpings to ensure meals will continue to be available...because we know that there is always higher demand for food assistance in the winter, [...]

By |2022-12-08T10:05:34-05:00December 8th, 2022|

Now Hiring: Driver [Full-Time]

About the Driver Position This position is responsible for transferring excess prepared and perishable food from donor food service operators to Second Helpings, Inc. and redistributing as directed to nonprofit social service agencies. Review the full job description here. Apply for this position online here. This position will remain [...]

By |2022-11-09T16:13:27-05:00November 9th, 2022|

Second Helpings meals brighten days at Hollis Adams

For partner agencies like Hollis Adams, Second Helpings provides more than food. With your support, you show our neighbors that you care. Hollis Adams provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to create a fulfilling life with supportive activities and outings around central Indiana together. Hollis Adams [...]

By |2022-10-24T11:49:31-04:00October 24th, 2022|

Volunteer groups help power Hunger Relief kitchen

Over the last two years, Second Helpings wasn’t able to host as many, or as large, volunteer groups as we had pre-pandemic due to social distancing requirements. A volunteer group from Beazer Homes prepares sandwiches for Second Helpings' partner agencies. This summer Second Helpings excitedly started offering [...]

By |2022-09-23T08:20:24-04:00September 22nd, 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|

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|