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

  • Help our families celebrate Easter!

    March 1 – April 18

    This season brings hope for better times to those in need. You can make an impact by providing nutritious groceries that our families can choose for Easter dinner.

  • Easter Basket Drive

    March 18 – April 14 

    Hop into the spirit of giving! Help us celebrate Easter this year by donating an Easter basket or Easter basket accessories.

  • Easter Food Pick-Up

    April 7th – April 19th

    Your Choice Pantry will be distributing hams and you can shop from the Easter Shelves that will be stocked with:
    Pineapple slices, Applesauce, Cans of corn, Cans of carrots, Rice, Boxes of scalloped potatoes, Boxes of masa harina

  • Serene Soundscapes

    Serene Soundscape

    Monday, April 14 | 3pm


    Step into a peaceful retreat where relaxation is the only goal. Serene Soundscape: Rest & Renew offers a gentle, restorative experience designed to help you unwind, recharge, and simply be.

  • Easter Basket Giveaway

    April 16, 3:30pm – 5:30pm

    The Easter Bunny is coming to Lunch Break’s Community Kitchen to give away Easter baskets! Baskets are for kids up to age 13. Children must be present to receive a basket. First come, first served. Available while supplies last.

  • Yoga At Lunch Break

    Lunch Break in Motion

    April 2025

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

Upcoming Events

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

Project Citizen Gardener
Help us combat food insecurity in our own backyard using yours! Come to our meeting for a presentation and Q&A session!
April 16th | 6pm – 7:30pm
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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