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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
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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

  • 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!

  • Sound Healing with Mychal Mills

    Sound Healing with Mychal Mills

    Friday, May 9th
    4:30pm

    Step into a realm of healing vibrations with KYDS co-founder Mychal Mills at our Sound Bath Healing session at Lunch Break!

  • Adult Basketball

    Let’s Shoot Some Hoops!

    Tuesday, May 20
    1:30pm – 2:30pm

    Join Lunch Break at The Fort Athletic Club for Adult Basketball Practice with Coach Shempy!

  • 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.

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

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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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Big shoutout to Rachael Kolb and her son Oliver for stepping up in a huge way! 🌟 After attending our Project Citizen Gardener (PCG) Kickoff Meeting, Oliver was inspired to make a difference. He approached his Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School baseball coach with the idea to organize food donations from the JV and Varsity teams and the coach said YES! ⚾ 🙌 @rfh_regional Now, every Saturday when the teams are together, players will bring produce and non-perishable donations. Rachael and her husband are delivering the goods to Lunch Break each week. The first donation on 4/26 totaled an amazing 350 pounds! 🥕 Oliver is also lending a hand at Cousins Garden. We’re so proud to see young leaders taking action in our community! 💙 To learn more about PCG - Gardeners and Farmers ➡️ Contact: featherstonebonz@gmail.com Students ➡️ Contact: fullsunprojects@gmail.com #ProjectCitizenGardener #CommunityStrong #LunchBreakNJ #RFHBaseball
WEEK OF MAY 5TH: Check out what we’re cooking this week! LUNCH BREAK COMMUNITY KITCHEN WEEKLY MENU 🍽️ 📅 MON., MAY 5 ENTREE - 🍝 Pasta Bolognese, Steamed Veggies SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad 📅 TUES., MAY 6 ENTREE - 🍛 Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes SALAD - 🥗 Asian Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Baked Codfish 📅 WED., MAY 7 ENTREE - 🥘 Chicken Mexican Lasagna, Skillet Corn SALAD - 🥗 Tex Mex Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Beef Mexican Lasagna 📅 THURS., MAY 8 ENTREE - 🍗 BBQ Chicken, Cornbread, Collards SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 BBQ Pork Chops 📅 FRI., MAY 9 SALAD - 🥗 Make your own salad! 📅 SAT., MAY 10 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
Thanks to a generous new partnership with Two River Dairy LLC 🥛, we’ve started receiving regular milk deliveries! This week alone, we stocked 63 containers (352 lbs of fresh milk) directly into our pantry refrigerator. 🧊 @tworiverdairy This milk is perfectly good for several more day and it's a great addition to the nutritious options we can now offer our community. Big thanks to Two River Dairy for helping us reduce waste and nourish more families! 💙 #FoodRescue #CommunitySupport #FreshMilk #LunchBreakNJ
A warm THANK YOU to the YMCA in Red Bank for their generous donation of 65 lbs of food to Lunch Break's Your Choice Pantry! 💙 @ymcagmc Your support helps us continue to nourish our community and ensure that families have access to the food they need. We’re so grateful for your partnership and compassion! Together, we make a difference. 🍎🥫 #CommunitySupport #LunchBreakNJ #YourChoicePantry #RedBankCares