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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Special thanks to Dunkin' in Colts Neck & the Lufrankton Joy in Childhood Foundation for providing Lunch Break with a total of $5,000! We are celebrating their renovation and look forward to being fueled with Dunkin' for many years to come! 💙 ☕️ @dunkin #CommunitySupport #LifeRunsOnDunkin #LunchBreakNJ #LFTFoundation
Thank you to @Monmouth County Day Care for inviting Lunch Break to be part of this year’s Touch-a-Truck event! 🚒 🚓 🚜 @monmouthdaycarecenter We loved connecting with the community, sharing our mission and seeing the joy on every child’s face as they explored the amazing lineup of vehicles. 💙 #LunchBreakNJ #TouchATruck2025 #MonmouthCounty #CommunityStrong #ThankYou
Even with a full schedule as a high school student, Sofia finds time to make a difference — and we couldn’t be more grateful. 😊 From organizing donations and digital press clippings dating back to 1983 to jumping in on mailings and events, Sofia brought dedication, energy and heart to our Development team throughout her internship. 👏👏👏 Thank you, Sofia, for being such an important part of the Lunch Break family and for showing how powerful youth involvement can be! We know wherever you land in life, they are the luckiest! 💙 #VolunteerSpotlight #LunchBreakNJ #YouthVolunteers #MakingADifference #ThankYouSofia
WEEK OF JUNE 2ND: Check out what we’re cooking this week! LUNCH BREAK COMMUNITY KITCHEN WEEKLY MENU 🍽️ 📅 MON., JUNE 2 ENTREE - 🧀 Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad 📅 TUES., JUNE 3 ENTREE - 🍝 Balsamic Chicken, Spaghetti Garlic and Oil, Green Beans SALAD - 🥗 Italian Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Eggplant Parmesan 📅 WED., JUNE 4 ENTREE - 🍗 Chicken Mexican Lasagna, Skillet Corn SALAD - 🥗 Asian Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Banh Mi Sandwich 📅 THURS., JUNE 5 ENTREE - 🥘 BBQ Chicken, Cornbread, Collards SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 BBQ Porkchops 📅 FRI., JUNE 6 SALAD - 🥗 Make your own salad! 📅 SAT., JUNE 7 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 8:30AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST: 8:30AM TO 10:30AM LUNCH: 11AM TO 1PM FRIDAY COMMUNITY DINNER: 6PM TO 8PM SATURDAY HOT BREAKFAST: 9:00AM - 11AM SATURDAY BAGGED LUNCH: 10AM - 12PM Please Note: Doors open a half hour before breakfast service. #lunchbreaknj #foodpantry #foodservice