Help For Today | Hope For Tomorrow

Lunch Break freely serves those in need in Monmouth County and beyond.

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We serve everyone with dignity and compassion!

We serve everyone with
dignity and compassion!

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Give Support

We are grateful for the ways you support us!

We are grateful for the
ways you support us!

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Volunteer Now

Learn the many ways you can lend a hand!

Learn the many ways
you can lend a hand!

Growing Impact

In 2024, Lunch Break met an unprecedented rise in community needs with compassion and action.

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Meals served in the Community Kitchen (38% increase over 2023)

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Visits to the Your Choice Pantry (65% increase over 2023)

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Visits to Clara’s Closet (105% increase over 2023)

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Volunteer hours from 2,350 amazing people (94% increase over 2023)

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Families assisted with Shelter, Prevention, Diversion and Referral Services by Lunch Break’s Family Promise

What’s Happening

Upcoming Events

Exciting things are always happening at Lunch Break. Join us at an upcoming event!

Annual Community Picnic
and Softball Classic

A yearly summer celebration that brings the Lunch Break Community together to enjoy the day at Red Bank’s Count Basie Fields

August 16 | 9 AM – 2:30 PM

Volunteer Opportunities

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Our volunteers — corporate, business sponsors, families and individuals — are the backbone of our organization.

We achieve our mission because of the dedication of those who so generously help. To learn more about volunteering and community service opportunities.

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“I’m inspired every day." – Beth Sherrard, Your Choice Pantry Supervisor 💙 Beth went from volunteer to leader and today, she and her team serve over 2,300 people a week with dignity and compassion at Your Choice Pantry. With demand rising and summer hunger growing, your support is more important than ever. 📦 Donate food 💸 Give financially 🙌 Volunteer 🌽 Grow for us through Project Citizen Gardener Read Beth’s inspiring story and learn how to help - link in our bio ⬆️ #LunchBreakNJ #FoodInsecurity #YourChoicePantry #CommunitySupport #NonprofitLeadership #VolunteerImpact
Head to @stopandshop today & surprise someone with a beautiful bouquet of flowers! 💐 The 150 West End Court, Long Branch NJ is supporting Family Promise of Monmouth County & will donate $1 for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet sold during June 2025! 💙🌺☺️ #bloomin4good #communitysupport
Big thanks to the students of Markham Place School in Little Silver! 🥣 @markhamplaceschool Your incredible donation of 261 boxes of cereal will go a long way in feeding families in our community. We’re so inspired by your generosity! A huge shoutout to Michelle Mullan, Supervisor of Pupil Services at Little Silver School District, for helping make this connection possible. Together, we’re filling bowls and hearts. 🥰 #CommunitySupport #StudentChangemakers #FoodInsecurityAwareness #LunchBreakNJ
WEEK OF JUNE 16TH: Check out what we’re cooking this week! LUNCH BREAK COMMUNITY KITCHEN WEEKLY MENU 🍽️ 📅 MON., JUNE 16 ENTREE - 🍝 Chicken Pasta Primavera SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad 📅 TUES., JUNE 17 ENTREE - 🍝 Roasted Chicken, Rice and Beans, Green Beans SALAD - 🥗 Taco Salad 📅 WED., JUNE 18 ENTREE - 🥘 Baked Cod, Roasted Potatoes, Veggie Medley SALAD - 🥗 Big Mac Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Baked Chicken 📅 THURS., JUNE 19 ENTREE - 🍗 Smothered Chicken, Collard Greens, Cornbread, Black-eyed Peas SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Fried Whiting 📅 FRI., JUNE 20 SALAD - 🥗 Make your own salad! 📅 SAT., JUNE 21 HOT BREAKFAST - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM BAGGED LUNCH - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM HOT MEALS AND DINING ROOM SERVICES 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd. Red Bank, NJ MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 AM TO 1 PM BREAKFAST: 8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM LUNCH: 11 AM TO 1 PM TO-GO MEALS: 12:30 PM to 1 PM FRIDAY COMMUNITY DINNER: 6 PM TO 8 PM SATURDAY HOT BREAKFAST: 9 AM - 11 AM SATURDAY BAGGED LUNCH: 10 AM - 12 PM Please Note: Doors open a half hour before breakfast service. #lunchbreaknj #foodpantry #foodservice