Help For Today | Hope For Tomorrow

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

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Get Help

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!

Santa for Lunch Break

 Don’t miss this jingle-balling show! 

December 20 | 7:30 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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Our Lunch Break AFS students have attended multiple Fall mentorship sessions and are ready for a strong second half of the year. Their commitment, hard work and enthusiasm continue to inspire our team and community. 💙 Here’s to continued progress and opportunity! 🙌 #LunchBreakNJ #AFS
🎅 ❤️ Thank You, Asbury Park Santa Run Community! ❤️ 🎅 @apsantarun Lunch Break extends our heartfelt gratitude to Joey Garofalo and Beacon Events for orchestrating another incredible Asbury Park Santa Run! Your hard work and commitment make this holiday tradition truly magical. 🙌 A huge shoutout to Brian Kirk & The Jirks for an absolutely rockin’ after party at the legendary Stone Pony, you kept the energy high and the holiday spirit glowing! 🎶 ✨ @briankirkandthejirks @the_stone_pony And to every volunteer, runner, walker and supporter: THANK YOU. 😊 Your enthusiasm, generosity and festive cheer help fuel our mission and bring joy to our community this season. We couldn’t do it without you. ❤️ 🎄 #ThankYou #AsburyParkSantaRun #LunchBreakNJ #HolidaySpirit
We’re so grateful to the incredible team from Target for volunteering across our Your Choice Pantry, Clara’s Closet and Community Kitchen programs and services! 💙 @goldmansachs Your dedication and teamwork helped serve meals, organize clothing and household essentials and provide nourishment and dignity to our neighbors in need. ☺️ #LunchBreak #VolunteerAppreciation #
🎁 Holiday Meal Donation Drive 2025 🎁 Help us make the season brighter for local families! Lunch Break is collecting HAMS and TURKEYS for our annual Holiday Meal Drive, and we need your support to ensure every family can enjoy a warm, delicious holiday meal. ❤️ 🦃 💚 📅 Donation Dates: December 1 – 22 📍 Drop-Off Location: 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank (Enter via Norma Todd Way and follow signs to our Donation Door) ⏰ Mon – Fri: 10 AM – 1 PM ⏰ Sat: 9 – 11 AM Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping us spread hope and nourishment this holiday season! For questions: drives@lunchbreak.org #lunchbreaknj #holidaydonations #holidaymeal