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!

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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

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 Food Drive
Starts November 1st
Sponsor a Family for a Holiday Meal! Donate fixings—we’ve got the turkeys! Buy pre-packed bags at Foodtown or donate items from our shopping list.

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Holiday Express Concert at Lunch Break
Saturday, November 9th
9am-11am

Join us at Lunch Break for a holiday concert, breakfast, crafts, face painting & visits from Santa, Frosty, Rudolf, and Sesame Street friends!

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Hiring Event At Lunch Break
November 14th, 11am-2pm
Join us for a hiring event at Lunch Break with RWJ Barnabas. Job offers on-site, same-day hires possible! Prep assistance available on November 6th!

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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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Domestic Violence Support Group
Starting November 26th
Tuesdays 2:00pm – 3:00pm

180 Turning Lives Around, in partnership with Lunch Break, is providing a free domestic violence support group.

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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

Thu, Nov 28th | 11:00am – 2:00pm
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!

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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 […]