-
Support Lunch Break
Clara’s Closet is accepting donations! Fall donations will be accepted until September 24th.
-
Volunteer With Us
Learn the many ways you can lend a hand on or off-site
-
Get Help
We serve everyone with dignity and compassion.
Lunch Break freely provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond.
We Serve Everyone With Dignity and Compassion
In January 1983, 35 people gathered at the Friends Meeting House in Shrewsbury to discuss the issue of hunger in Monmouth County. Lead by Mrs. Norma Todd for over 25 years, they committed themselves to help the community members who find it difficult to provide the bare necessities for their families.
We continue to serve our community members in need to this day, with the same passion, dedication, and community support which is the foundation established by Mrs. Todd years ago. Several programs have been added to the Lunch Break roster of services in recent years, such as the Children’s Cooking Class Program and the Saturday breakfast. Our vision is to lead the region as the comprehensive food, nutrition, and life skills resource for community members in need.
Learn More About Us
“Your kindness may seem simple to you, but it means everything to me”.
– Jane | Lunch Break Guest
This Is Why We Break
News, Updates & More
-
Lunch Break Live with Eleanor
Life Skills Supervisor Eleanor Schoenberger gives us a glimpse of the exciting initiatives planned for 2023. To view on our YouTube Channel Lunch Break NJ, click here.
Read More -
Black History Month
Against enormous odds, from the centuries of slavery to the civil rights struggles of our time, African-American and black citizenry have made enormous contributions in the fields of science, medicine,… View Article
Read More -
Clara’s Closet Satellite Location at Brookdale
Clara’s Closet at our satellite location at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, (215 MAN), is here for all your clothing needs — from sweaters to coats, to warm hats, gloves, scarves… View Article
Read More
Keep Up To Date. Sign Up For Our Newsletter.
Upcoming Events At Lunch Break
Help Support The Mission of Lunch Break
Your donation ensures that we can continue our mission to serve the neediest of Monmouth County and Beyond