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 [...]
We are excited to introduce our Volunteer of the Month for November 2022, Matt Hook! Matt has been a very reliable, longtime Food Rescue volunteer. Matt is the epitome of what a Second Helpings volunteer embodies. He is consistent, hardworking, outgoing, and an all-around great steward for the organization. [...]
About the Volunteer Services Coordinator This position supports activities of the Manager of Volunteer Services via scheduling, communication, training and database management. Review the full job description here. Apply for this position online here, by November 4, 2022. Second Helpings provides equal employment to all employees and [...]
I am pleased to introduce Jane Snyder, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for September 2022. Jane has been a volunteer for nine years and nine months; she has logged 1,159+ hours through 364 shifts. Jan served in several areas, including Bread Sorting, Pan Prep, Produce Chopper, and Tonic [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A big thank you to Shirley Melloh, Second Helpings' Volunteer of the Month for April! Shirley is a Tuesday evening volunteer; she is part of an amazing group of volunteers that serves every Tuesday evening. Shirley has been a great friend to Second Helpings, also volunteering with our Corks [...]