Second Helpings leader Linda Broadfoot stepping down
The hunger-relief organization said it would launch a national search for a new CEO as it enters “a pivotal moment” in its history.
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NBA All-Star events to provide surge in business for local event firms
The multitude of parties will keep local event and catering companies busy and create an increase in food donations for an Indianapolis not-for-profit.
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Tonic Ball and the Last IV return to action Friday in Fountain Square
The 21st Tonic Ball—and first in-person edition since 2019—will feature 55 performers Friday at four Fountain Square venues.
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High-profile coalition is taking aim at food insecurity
A group of prominent corporate, not-for-profit and government organizations is launching perhaps the most ambitious food-relief and sustainability program here in years.
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Second Helpings to double storage capacity with new warehouse space
The Indianapolis hunger-relief agency is gaining some much-needed breathing room with a new warehouse space within walking distance of its headquarters at 1121 Southeastern Ave. Second Helpings is set to host a grand opening for the facility Wednesday.
Broadfoot named CEO of Second Helpings after 5-year run at Indy Parks
Linda Broadfoot’s hiring coincides with the retirement of Jennifer Vigran, who is leaving Second Helpings in October after serving the hunger-relief organization in various roles for 20 years.
Vigran stepping down as CEO of Second Helpings
A former labor relations manager for Thomson Consumer Electronics and chief negotiator for Gov. Evan Bayh’s administration, Jennifer Vigran joined the hunger-relief group as a volunteer in 2001. By 2010, she had become CEO.
Coronavirus restrictions scramble Second Helpings’ fundraising plans
The Indianapolis-based hunger relief organization has seen demand for its services soar because of the coronavirus pandemic. The health crisis has forced the group to convert its biggest annual fundraiser into an online event.
Sahm’s turns downtown cafeteria into temporary meal delivery space
Fishers-based Sahm’s Restaurant Group has teamed up with OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc. and the not-for-profit food relief organization Second Helpings to launch a meal-preparation operation.
Tight job market puts not-for-profits to test
Some local entities have increased their attention on retaining existing staff, encouraging volunteers to move into paid positions and expanding their searches when jobs become available by targeting recent graduates or community clubs or schools.
NFP of NOTE: Second Helpings Inc.
Second Helpings' mission is transforming lives through the power of food.
Hospitality industry embraces Second Helpings grads
Second Helpings—which rescues perishable food from grocery stores, hotels and restaurants and turns it into meals delivered to shelters and community centers—also teaches people the basics of food handling and preparation. Its free, 10-week training program boasts a job-placement rate of 85 percent to 95 percent within 30 days of completion.
Second Helpings names CEO
Second Helpings named Jennifer Vigran, a human resources professional and past board member, its new CEO.
New not-for-profit coffee shop in Fletcher Place will raise money for charities
The new coffee shop named for Calvin Fletcher, one of the city’s first lawyers, will give money to groups such as Second Helpings.
Second Helpings replaces gala with ‘Harvest at Home’ event
Second Helpings has moved its fundraiser to its near east-side food pantry and slashed prices in recognition of the economic
climate.
Grant-makers, stung by market crash, favor safety-net causes, discourage new applicants
Some major foundations in central Indiana are narrowing grantmaking criteria so they can funnel their reduced asset streams
toward pressing needs brought on by the recession.
Tonic Ball raises money for Second Helpings
Tonic Ball — an annual fundraiser for Second Helpings — takes place the Friday before Thanksgiving, featuring 30
local bands
each playing 10-minute themed sets and local artists selling their work.