Volunteering and Community Service
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Lunch Break Volunteer. 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.
Please click here for our volunteer registration form.
If you have any questions, or want to sign up to help, please call the Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Jackson at 732-747-8577 ext. 3108 or email ajackson@lunchbreak.org
Ways to Earn Community Service
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.
You must contact Millie Jeter at (732) 747-8577 ext. 3102 or e-mail mjeter@lunchbreak.org before doing the aforementioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Must I sign up in advance to volunteer?
Yes. We do not accept walk-ins. - What will my volunteer job be once I arrive?
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.) - What should I wear to volunteer?
Please wear appropriate clothing, long pants, sneakers (or similar) to protect your feet (No open toed shoes or sandals). No droopy pants or revealing tops (tank tops or spaghetti strap tops).
No jewelry should be worn while working at Lunch Break (watches and wedding rings are fine). Why? 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. - Can (personal) valuables be brought?
Do not bring your valuables into Lunch Break.
Volunteer Spotlight
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Volunteer Spotlight: Doximity
Thank you to our community partners Doximity for spending the day volunteering in various departments throughout Lunch Break’s facility. Our kitchen crew and Client Choice pantry staff really appreciate the… View Article
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Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Costa
Meet Barbara Costa, a volunteer in Lunch Break NJ’s busy donor office. Barbara helps to log donations and process receipts for our generous donors. The office is almost always bustling… View Article
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Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie
Lunch Break Welcome Desk volunteer Debbie recently returned from a hiatus to her post at the front desk, answering phones and assisting staff and volunteers. We are happy to welcome… View Article
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Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Haugenes
Meet Sue Haugenes, a longtime Lunch Break volunteer who has helped clients select clothes and business attire in Clara’s Closet. In addition to providing clients with access to food security… View Article
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Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Turner
Karen Turner, a fairly new volunteer to Lunch Break, has somewhat of a history with our resource center. Karen became acquainted with us after losing her home during Hurricane Sandy…. View Article
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly Supp and her Cheerleading Squad
Three cheers for Kelly Supp, Red Bank Catholic High School Varsity Cheerleading Coach and her squad! These lovely ladies stopped by to haunt the halls of our building with spooktacular… View Article
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Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Jones
Meet Alex Jones, a volunteer for our Life Skills Center and Client Choice pantry. Alex enjoys dividing her time between the two important programs, assisting clients with their basic needs,… View Article
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Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Stevens
Meet Judy Stevens, who is part of our Client Choice pantry volunteer team. Judy finds her work with the pantry extremely rewarding and looks forward to interacting with clients and… View Article
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