Food Rescue. Hunger Relief. Job Training.
Second Helpings Inc’s grantmaking is built around food rescue and direct hunger relief, with rescued food turned into nutritious meals for Central Indiana nonprofit social service agencies. The pattern is practical and service-based: the foundation funds organizations that can distribute food quickly, feed hungry households, and support meal programs already operating in the region. Among the largest recent grants, St Vincent De Paul in Indianapolis received $1,963,407 in 2025 for nutritious food, and Homeless Re-entry Helpers in Indianapolis received $944,780 in 2023 to feed the hungry. Both examples show the foundation backing organizations that serve people experiencing food insecurity through meal distribution and emergency assistance. The work also reaches community-based food access points such as Mount Pleasant Christian Church Impact Center in Greenwood and Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis. These grants indicate a grantmaker focused on direct service rather than broad program portfolios, with awards tied to food provision, pantry support, and feeding efforts across Central Indiana. Second Helpings Inc also maintains a culinary job training track, linking food service with workforce development through a continuing education fund for participants and graduates.
Food rescue and meal distribution are the clearest themes in Second Helpings Inc’s grantmaking. In 2025, it gave $563,635 to Homeless & Re-entry Helpers in Indianapolis for nutritious food, and in 2024 it gave $371,558 to Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis for the same purpose. The foundation also supports church- and community-based food access programs. First Free Methodist in Indianapolis received $334,008 in 2024 to provide nutritious food, while Interchurch Food Pantry in Franklin received $333,772 in 2025 for the same kind of support. A third thread is direct help for community centers serving hungry residents. Hornet Park Community Center in Beech Grove received $312,850 in 2024 to feed the hungry, and Indy Parks in Indianapolis received $233,035 in 2024 for nutritious food. These grants show a narrow focus on feeding people through existing local service providers.
Typical grant size is modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $12,103, a median of $26,533, and a p75 of $69,596. The recent-grant list also shows that the foundation makes repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years, including several recipients appearing in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Second Helpings Inc is a Pure DAF Provider and gives locally. Its active community-partner programs accept unsolicited requests through a Community Partner Interest Form, while the Ken Honeywell Continuing Education Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Most grants fall between $12K and $70K, with a median of $27K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$27K
75th Percentile
$70K
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Second Helpings Inc gives entirely in Indiana: 100% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top giving state is IN. The recent grants are concentrated in Central Indiana cities such as Indianapolis, Greenwood, Beech Grove, and Franklin. Indianapolis appears most often, including grants to St Vincent De Paul, Homeless Re-entry Helpers, Wheeler Mission, First Free Methodist, Salvation Army Arc, Indy Parks, and Old Bethel Umc. The grant list also includes Greenwood and Beech Grove, showing a strong metro-area footprint.
Its grantmaking centers on food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. Recent grants show repeated support for nutritious food, feeding the hungry, food pantry support, and meal distribution through Central Indiana nonprofit and community organizations.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $12,103 at the 25th percentile, $26,533 at the median, and $69,596 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include much larger operating-style food support grants to long-term partner organizations.
Yes. The grant data shows 341 grants to U.S. recipients, and 100% of grants go to recipients in Indiana. The recent-grant list is concentrated in Central Indiana cities such as Indianapolis, Greenwood, Beech Grove, and Franklin.
Yes, for some programs. The Community Partner and Become a Community Partner programs both accept unsolicited requests and use a Community Partner Interest Form for organizations seeking rescued food and meal support. The Ken Honeywell Continuing Education Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including St Vincent De Paul in Indianapolis, Homeless Re-entry Helpers in Indianapolis, Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis, First Free Methodist in Indianapolis, Mount Pleasant Christian Church Impact Center in Greenwood, Hornet Park Community Center in Beech Grove, Indy Parks in Indianapolis, and Interchurch Food Pantry in Franklin.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Second Helpings that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Central Indiana nonprofit organizations interested in receiving free meals from Second Helpings.
Who can apply: Organization must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; be incorporated to serve the ill, needy, seniors, low-income families, or minor children; have a kitchen inspected and licensed by the county health department or Family and Social Services Administration; have at least one staff member or volunteer trained in food safety when meals are served; and serve multiple free meals per month to a minimum number of people at each meal.
Deadline: No deadline stated; intake appears ongoing.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $1,963,407 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| HOMELESS & RE-ENTRY HELPERS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $563,635 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH IMPACT CENTER | GREENWOOD, IN | $389,970 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| INTERCHURCH FOOD PANTRY | FRANKLIN, IN | $333,772 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| WHEELER MISSION (ALL LOCATIONS) | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $326,753 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| FIRST FREE METHODIST CHURCH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $295,256 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| OLD BETHEL UMC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $239,906 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| SALVATION ARMY ARC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $225,984 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| INDY PARKS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $216,084 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| HORNET PARK COMMUNITY CENTER | BEECH GROVE, IN | $143,561 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| HORIZON HOUSE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $137,647 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| NINE13SPORTS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $114,697 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF INDIANAPOLIS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $114,239 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| WESTMINSTER NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $89,511 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| CATHEDRAL KITCHEN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $89,070 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| LORD'S PANTRY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $83,865 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $77,252 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| ST JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $74,679 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| JULIAN CENTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $69,993 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| DAMIEN CENTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $67,836 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| OUTREACH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $59,954 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| DAYSPRING | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $59,618 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| MORNING LIGHT INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $59,355 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| LYNHURST BAPTIST CHURCH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $56,265 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $56,048 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| GOD'S BOUNTY FOOD PANTRY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $55,062 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| CHRISTEL HOUSE DORS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $55,054 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $49,763 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| ROCK OF THE WORLD SALT OF THE EARTH MINISTRY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $48,200 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| INNER BEAUTY PROGRAM | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $48,113 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| THE SHARING PLACE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $46,908 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| EDNA MARTIN COMM CTR | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $45,271 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| PATHWAY TO RECOVERY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $43,161 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| EXCEL CENTER (ALL LOCATIONS) | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $41,968 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| FATHERS AND FAMILIES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $41,429 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| CHRIST CHURCH APOSTOLIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $40,401 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION CENTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $40,143 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| GEORGE T GOODWIN CENTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $40,030 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| HOPE FOOD PANTRY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $38,839 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| INDIANAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $36,217 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $35,298 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| GENNESARET FREE CLINIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $35,094 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| OVERCOMING CHURCH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $35,086 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| GLEANERS FOOD BANK | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $34,602 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $34,536 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| MIDWEST FOOD BANK | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $34,004 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| YOU FEED THEM MISSIONAL FOOD PANTRY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $33,446 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| GOOD NEWS MISSION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $33,218 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| INDIANA YOUTH GROUP | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $32,288 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
| HUNGER INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $27,783 | 2025 | PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD |
HOMELESS & RE-ENTRY HELPERS
$563,635PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH IMPACT CENTER
$389,970PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
FIRST FREE METHODIST CHURCH
PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
OLD BETHEL UMC
$239,906PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
SALVATION ARMY ARC
$225,984PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
INDY PARKS
$216,084PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
HORNET PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
$143,561PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
CATHEDRAL KITCHEN
$89,070PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
LORD'S PANTRY
$83,865PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
ST JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH
$74,679PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
DAMIEN CENTER
$67,836PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
DAYSPRING
$59,618PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
MORNING LIGHT INC
$59,355PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
LYNHURST BAPTIST CHURCH
$56,265PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$56,048PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
GOD'S BOUNTY FOOD PANTRY
$55,062PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
CHRISTEL HOUSE DORS
$55,054PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH
$49,763PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
ROCK OF THE WORLD SALT OF THE EARTH MINISTRY
$48,200PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
INNER BEAUTY PROGRAM
$48,113PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
THE SHARING PLACE
$46,908PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
PATHWAY TO RECOVERY
$43,161PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
CHRIST CHURCH APOSTOLIC
$40,401PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION CENTER
$40,143PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
GEORGE T GOODWIN CENTER
$40,030PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
HOPE FOOD PANTRY
$38,839PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
OVERCOMING CHURCH
$35,086PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$34,536PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
YOU FEED THEM MISSIONAL FOOD PANTRY
$33,446PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
GOOD NEWS MISSION
$33,218PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
HUNGER INC
$27,783PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD
