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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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

  • Sip Savor & Shine

    Saturday, May 17 | 3pm

    Join Lunch Break & Pause to Thrive for afternoon tea celebrating female empowerment, fostering sisterhood within our community & discovering the wellness benefits of tea.

  • The Storytelling Project

    Tuesdays, Beginning June 3rd
    Showcase celebration July 22nd

    5:00pm – 6:30pm

    Discover the power of your own voice in this 8-week community program designed for anyone eager to explore personal storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, we believe everyone is a writer. Led by Jennifer Chauhan from Project Write Now.

  • Care, Crafts, and Conversation 

    May 5th, 12pm – 2pm

    A guided wellness program designed to foster emotional and mental growth through creativity and connection. Facilitated by a licensed social worker, each session combines a hands-on craft activity with a meaningful discussion centered around a specific theme, such as self-awareness, coping skills, stress management, or building healthy relationships.

  • Yoga At Lunch Break

    Lunch Break in Motion

    May 2025

    Join us for Lunch Break in Motion events this month: Yoga, Stretch Therapy, and Line Dancing—refresh, recharge, and move with us!

  • All Recovery Meeting

    Tuesdays 1pm – 2pm

    Come experience recovery support in a safe, non-judgmental environment that honors all pathways to Recovery.

  • Computer and Financial Literacy Class Series

    Take advantage of both classes on the same night! Learn about bank accounts, budgeting, credit, avoiding scams, home buying, Google Docs, and more in engaging sessions!

    01/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

Upcoming Events

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

Armed Forces Day Dinner
This complimentary dinner is for active or retired service members with deepest gratitude for their service and dedication to our country. The first annual dinner will honor and recognize all Vietnam Veterans.
May 15th | 6pm – 8pm
121 Drs. James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank

Volunteer Opportunities

Group of Volunteers

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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Yesterday, we welcomed 8 amazing staff members from Family and Children's Services Adult Protective Services Monmouth County! They toured our facility and generously volunteered in the kitchen, pantry and Clara’s Closet. 💙 ☺️ @newjerseydcf We often cross paths with FCS while supporting some of the same clients and it's always inspiring to work alongside such dedicated professionals. Thank you for spending the day with us and making a difference! 🙏🏽 #CommunityPartners #FCSMonmouth #LunchBreakNJ #MakingADifference #TogetherWeServe
At Lunch Break we feel good about what we are doing AND we look good doing it! 😎 Every purchase from our BRAND NEW STORE helps support us. 👕 Rock some gear that gives back! 💖 100% of proceeds go to helping our community. 🛒 Check it out ➡️ https://lunchbreaknj.myshopify.com #ShopForGood #LunchBreakNJ #GiveBack #NonprofitStyle #SupportLocal
Last week, we proudly unveiled our Capital Campaign Donor Wall, a breathtaking tile installation by artist Karen Singer, honoring the incredible supporters who brought our vision to life. 💙 @karen_singer_tileworks We were also thrilled to host C. Angela Todd and C. Ann Todd, daughters of our founding Executive Director Norma Todd, for a touching book signing of Watch Out for the Elephants. 🐘 With over 20,000 meals served, 4,600+ volunteer hours and countless lives touched already this year, our new facility is alive with purpose - and it’s all thanks to YOU. 💛 This wall is more than art. It's a tribute to the doors of opportunity YOU opened. Stop by and see it! #LunchBreakNJ #CommunityLove #CapitalCampaign #Gratitude #LegacyOfService #RedBankNJ
"Volunteers wear work-boots but leave a trail of angel footprints." - Terri Guillemets 💙 Rounding out Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are proud to showcase Felipe - seen here hand carving edible decor! His skills know no bounds and we are so lucky that he shares his artistic strengths with everyone at Lunch Break! 🎨 🙌 #VolunteerAppreciationMonth #LunchBreakNJ #Volunteer #MakeADifference