Ending Hunger 101: Changing the Systems

Ending Hunger 101: Changing the Systems Home / Events / Calendar / Ending Hunger 101 Hunger is immoral and unnecessary — yet it remains widespread in our world today. In this three-part presentation learn what it takes to end the scourge of [...]

By |2024-01-25T10:52:02-05:00January 25th, 2024|

Looking back on 2023 at Second Helpings

As we approach the end of another year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2023 at Second Helpings. It was a full year as we celebrated our 25th anniversary! We prepared and delivered an average of 5,000+ meals each day this year. Some of [...]

By |2023-12-13T11:03:45-05:00December 12th, 2023|

Staff Spotlight: Chessie Whitmer

Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole Second Helpings staff here. Name: Francesca "Chessie" Whitmer Title: Kitchen Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? Just over eight weeks now! What do you [...]

By |2023-10-19T09:38:34-04:00October 18th, 2023|

Now Hiring: Special Events Intern

About the Special Events Intern Position The Special Events Intern works closely with Second Helpings’ Special Events Manager and the Development staff to help plan and execute fundraising events, specifically Corks & Forks and Souper Bowls. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. [...]

By |2023-10-23T16:42:32-04:00October 11th, 2023|

Second Helpings celebrates 25 years of community impact

This story first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of our “Peas & Carrots” newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. Second Helpings is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, which has been a special opportunity to look back on all that our community has made possible together. While [...]

By |2023-10-04T14:10:34-04:00October 4th, 2023|

Reflecting on 25 years of community

As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, this month we’re taking a closer look at Second Helpings’ founding in 1998. We recently sat down with Bob Koch, one of Second Helpings’ founders to reflect on his experience during the organization’s earliest days. To hear Bob Koch tell the [...]

By |2023-10-24T08:27:23-04:00September 27th, 2023|

Now Hiring: Volunteer Services Coordinator [Part-Time]

About the Volunteer Services Coordinator Position This position supports activities of the Manager of Volunteer Services via scheduling, communication, training and database management. For the full job description, click here. Apply for this position online here. The application deadline is 8:00 AM on Monday, September 18. About Employment at [...]

By |2023-08-30T16:27:58-04:00August 30th, 2023|

Reflecting on 25 Years of Culinary Job Training

As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, this month we are taking a closer look at the Culinary Job Training program. This guest blog post comes from one of Second Helpings' founders, Jean Paison, and is adapted from her remarks at the graduation ceremony for Culinary Job Training [...]

By |2023-08-23T15:30:22-04:00August 22nd, 2023|

July 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Dean Hackett

I am so happy to introduce Dean Hackett as our Volunteer of the Month for July 2023. Dean has been a Second Helping volunteer for about a year and half. He has been such a great addition to the volunteer family. Without hesitation, he jumps in where he is [...]

By |2023-08-23T11:38:23-04:00August 22nd, 2023|

Staff Spotlight: Nicole Lachmayer

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: Nicole Lachmayer Title: Senior Hub Coordinator How long have you worked at Second Helpings? It will be three years in September. What do you [...]

By |2023-07-27T16:26:16-04:00July 27th, 2023|