{"id":1035,"date":"2026-05-04T05:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.henningmediation.com\/blog\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2026-05-14T15:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:46:43","slug":"giving-back-beyond-the-table-lyle-griffin-warshauers-work-with-second-helpings-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.henningmediation.com\/blog\/giving-back-beyond-the-table-lyle-griffin-warshauers-work-with-second-helpings-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving Back Beyond the Table: Lyle Griffin Warshauer\u2019s Work with Second Helpings Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At Henning Mediation & Arbitration Service, our mediators are known for helping people find common ground. For Lyle Griffin Warshauer, that commitment to resolution and service doesn\u2019t stop at the mediation table\u2014it extends into the Atlanta community in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyle has long been involved with Second Helpings Atlanta<\/a>, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing surplus food and delivering it to those in need. What began as a small, volunteer-driven effort connected to her synagogue, Temple Sinai, has grown into a large-scale operation\u2014and Lyle has been part of that evolution for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just love what it does,\u201d Lyle says. \u201cYou\u2019re addressing food insecurity, which is incredibly important\u2014but there\u2019s also this environmental impact. You\u2019re saving all this food that would otherwise go into a landfill. It\u2019s a win-win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Helpings operates on a simple but powerful model: connecting food donors\u2014like grocery stores, restaurants, and major venues\u2014to partner organizations such as shelters and community groups. Volunteers pick up the food and deliver it, often in as little as 90 minutes. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a sophisticated logistics network, complete with refrigerated trucks, a warehouse, and an app that allows volunteers to claim delivery routes in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That spirit of service and problem-solving is something Lyle brings to her work at Henning as well. Just as she helped to coordinate solutions to get food where it\u2019s needed most, she approaches mediation with the same focus\u2014finding practical, efficient paths forward that serve everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Lyle has taken on many roles with Second Helpings, including serving on the board and as president during one of its most challenging periods\u2014the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a very difficult time,\u201d she recalls. \u201cWe had to completely rethink how we operated. There were no events, so food sources changed. We couldn\u2019t rely on volunteers in the same way, so we had to get creative by bringing in drivers, building new partnerships, and finding ways to keep food moving when people needed it most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the challenges, that period also highlighted the organization\u2019s impact. Through partnerships with companies like HelloFresh, Second Helpings was able to assemble and distribute meal kits to families across Atlanta, especially in areas facing food insecurity. Even when schools were closed, families could pick up meals to feed their households for an entire week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Lyle, some of the most meaningful moments aren\u2019t tied to a single story, but to seeing the organization grow and evolve. She recalls the excitement of receiving one of Second Helpings\u2019 first refrigerated vans, a milestone that symbolized how far the organization had come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt started as this small volunteer effort,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd now it\u2019s this incredible operation. To see that growth, and to know you were part of it, is really special.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What continues to motivate her is the direct impact on people\u2019s lives. Often, the food being delivered isn\u2019t just sustenance, it\u2019s something new, something unexpected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSometimes we\u2019re bringing food from places like Mercedes-Benz Stadium or Truist Park,\u201d she explains. \u201cIt\u2019s really good food. And for some people, it\u2019s the first time they\u2019ve ever had something like that. That\u2019s pretty powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Lyle remains involved with Second Helpings as a member of its advisory council, continuing to support its mission as it expands across the region. And while the organization has grown, its needs remain constant; volunteers, donors, and resources are always in demand. Further, Lyle hopes to take what she has learned from SHA and do something similar in her adopted community in Western North Carolina. Certainly, the need is great there, as it is virtually everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Henning, we\u2019re proud to have mediators like Lyle who are not only leaders in their field, but also deeply committed to giving back. Whether she\u2019s helping resolve complex disputes or helping deliver meals across the local community, Lyle brings the same thoughtfulness, dedication, and care to everything she does. Looking to schedule a mediation with Lyle Griffin Warshauer? Click here<\/a> to book online or contact our team to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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