Community Recognition
Golden Anvil Award
Founder Aurelia Newton was honored by the Angelina Chamber of Commerce and the Pineywoods Foundation with the Golden Anvil Award in January 2020. The Golden Anvil Award recognizes a member or organization in the community for their outstanding service.
“We benefit in such a big way from the donations provided by Second Helpings…To have a donation of nutritious prepared food for our clients is a huge time-saver for our staff. Also, we are a nonprofit making the reduction in the cost or grocery bill a true gift. Our partnership is amazing. We are very grateful for Second Helpings.”
— Family Crisis Center of East Texas
In February 2019, the Baptist Standard wrote an article about the good work Second Helpings has done for the Angelina County community.
“For our residents who do not have a home care provider or are unable to function with day-to-day activities, Second Helpings is a Godsend by providing a hot balanced meal. Their service is truly appreciated, and we thank them for having and demonstrating a caring, giving and thoughtful spirit. Their actions are the example we all need to follow.”
— Inez Tims Senior Living Apartments
The Lufkin Daily News wrote an article about Second Helpings again in July 2019 when the organization debuted Second Sacks.
The Lufkin Daily News profiled Second Helpings in August 2018 when the organization moved into their new location.