Community Service

Lunch Break offers meaningful community service opportunities; bringing you closer to the issues of food insecurity, housing instability and social justice.

The task of Lunch Break to serve those in need in Monmouth County and beyond is an ever-increasing one. And because we never charge a fee for our services, we rely on your generosity more and more to help our neighbors in need to get back on their feet. Throughout Lunch Break’s decades of service to the community, we have provided help for today through feeding, clothing and social service programs, and hope for tomorrow through services such as our mentoring and Life Skills programs. We continue to see individuals and families struggle to make ends meet, but with your support, we can make a difference. There are so many ways you can help!

For more information on community service opportunities, contact:

Millie Jeter at (732) 747-8577 ext. 3102 or e-mail mjeter@lunchbreak.org for more information.

If you need to fulfill community service hours and cannot get on our calendar due to scheduling conflicts, please consider conducting drives on our behalf. We will gladly credit you with the hours you spend organizing a food drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we do not accept walk-ins. Please start by submitting our Volunteer Registration Form.

We ask that you come prepared to serve in whatever capacity is needed for the day. You may be asked to prepare or serve food, wash dishes, clean tables and floors, shelve food in the pantry, organize clothing, answer incoming phone calls, and even work outside. (Only trained personnel are allowed to cook in our kitchen.)

Dress Code: For your own safety, volunteers are required to wear closed toe, non-slip shoes. Please wear clean and appropriate attire (no revealing or tight fitting clothing); no shorts, short dresses/skirts or sleeveless tops. For those volunteering in the kitchen, long hair must be tied back and a baseball cap or hair net must be worn. Additionally, please avoid wearing jewelry that could pose a safety risk or interfere with food handling. Follow any additional dress code instructions provided by department supervisors for specific tasks or events.

Jewelry such as bracelets, neck chains, and large dangling earrings can cause personal injury if caught on something. Our dress code is established with your safety and the welfare of our clients in mind.

Lunch Break has daily lockers available for our volunteers. Please bring essential items, only. Lunch Break is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

Currently, our minimum age to volunteer is 16. For children under the age of 16, please consider conducting a food drive on behalf of Lunch Break and earn service hours. For more information about conducting food drives, please email asmith@lunchbreak.org.

Groups of 10 maximum interested in volunteering should contact Angela Jackson at 732-747-8577 ext. 3108 or email ajackson@lunchbreak.org to schedule a date.