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Join Maria Jose for a Healthy Together Wellness Wednesday presentation

Please join nutritionist Maria Jose from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12th for a Healthy Together Wellness Wednesday presentation on healthy eating and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring nutritious menu selections from our kitchen at St. Anthony Parish Center (Lunch Break temporary dining room), 27 Herbert St., Red Bank. We are grateful to RWJ Barnabas Health and... View Article

Donate Today to Help our Elderly

New Jersey’s statewide Elder Economic Insecurity Rate (EEIR) is 52%; more than 5 in 10 retired senior-only households lack incomes that will insulate them against poverty as they age. While such insecurity affects elders of all backgrounds, New Jersey EEIRs vary greatly by household type, housing type, race, gender and location. New Jersey elders who live alone are much more... View Article

Join Us to Learn About How to Eat Well

Maria Jose, dietitian with RWJ Barnabas Health/Monmouth Medical Center, was at the Client Choice Pantry for a recent Wellness Wednesday presentation on nutrition and mindful eating. She also shared some wonderful recipes for incorporating seasonal produce, healthy grains and proteins into daily meals. Please join Maria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12th for her next presentation... View Article

The Asbury Park Press Award

Lunch Break welcomed Assemblywoman Marilyn Piperno, who stopped by to present a certificate in recognition of our Asbury Park Press award.

Thinking of you as you celebrate Passover

Clara’s Closet Clothing Boutique

If you haven’t been to Clara’s Closet clothing boutique at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, you don’t know what you’re missing! There are racks of fabulous finds, all new or gently used, from T-shirts and jeans, boots, shoes and sandals, to formal wear and accessories. Clothing is provided free of charge, thanks to our wonderful donors. So, please stop by.... View Article

A Youthful Beef Stroganoff Pot Pie

During a recent Children’s Cooking Class, our junior chefs were busy preparing Beef Stroganoff Pot Pie — a delicious, comforting meal that can be prepared ahead and saved for a busy weeknight dinner. The pie’s savory filling and flaky crust add up to a real treat! Just ask our chefs and their families. In a word, “Yummy!” For the recipe,... View Article

Healthy Together For Lunch Break

Register now to participate in Lunch Break and Family Promise’s Night Without A Bed

An overnight youth event to raise funds and awareness for those living without a home in Monmouth County. April 28-29, 6 p.m.-8 a.m. Family Promise Day Center 501 Malterer Ave., Oceanport, NJ This is a great event for the whole family to participate in! Did you know that in Monmouth County approximately 200 children are homeless on any given night?... View Article

The Cost of Hungers

Although inflation has fallen for seven straight months, prices for the food we eat at home — a major part of every American’s budget — continue to rise, according to CBS News. Grocery inflation picked up in January, even as overall U.S. prices fell slightly from the previous month, according to federal labor data. Prices for food at home —... View Article