We serve everyone with dignity and compassion!

We serve everyone with
dignity and compassion!

We are grateful for the ways you support us!

We are grateful for the
ways you support us!

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Learn the many ways you can lend a hand!

Learn the many ways
you can lend a hand!

Help For Today | Hope For Tomorrow

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

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Our Impact

What’s Happening

Thanksgiving Food Drive
We Need Fixings!
We’ve got the turkeys but we need your help with donations of fixings! You can purchase pre-packed bags at Super Foodtown of Red Bank or donate items from our shopping list.

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Holiday Toy Drive
Now through December 1st!
Help bring joy to local children this holiday season! Lunch Break is collecting NEW TOYS (newborn to age 10) and GIFT CARDS ($25-$75 for ages 11-17) until December 1st.

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Thanksgiving Meal Kits
Now through November 27th

Lunch Break is providing free Thanksgiving Meal Kits with a turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, corn, gravy, cranberry sauce, cake mix, and more.

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Financial Literacy Class
November 20th – 5:30pm
Short Term Investments

Join experts from Morgan Stanley at Lunch Break as they walk you through the nuts and bolts of your finances.

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Brian Kirk & The Jirks: Santa for Lunch Break
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
December 21st – 7:30pm

Music, fun, & guests — a festive Jersey Shore tradition benefiting Lunch Break!

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Free Group Sharing Sessions
Starting November 26th
Tuesdays 2:00pm – 3:00pm

180 Turning Lives Around, in partnership with Lunch Break, is providing a free psychoeducational groups.

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Upcoming Events

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

Thanksgiving Feast
and Winter Coat Giveaway

Thursday, November 28th
Lunch Break invites you to our Community Kitchen for a Thanksgiving Feast and Coat Giveaway. Celebrate the spirit of gratitude with us as we share a delicious holiday meal. All are welcome!
In-Person Meal Service: 11am – 2pm
– First Seating: 11am
– Second Seating: 12pm
Coat Giveaway: 11:30am – 1pm
To-Go Option: 1pm – 2pm

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Volunteer Opportunities

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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Community Dish Magazine

August 1, 2024

Meet Shani Love, Our New Health and Wellness Coordinator
July 23, 2024

Producing Produce For All
Being on a tight budget can make fresh wholesome foods feel like a luxury.
July 4, 2024

Meet Angela Jackson, Our Volunteer Coordinator
Making Lunch Break run on a daily basis takes a Herculean effort!!!
June 24, 2024

Alliance For Success Had A Spring Full of Successes
Our Alliance for Success (AFS) students had a busy and productive spring! AFS Coordinator, Renee Lehrman, organized several enrichment opportunities for the students designed to empower the high school juniors and seniors that make up […]