Thank you ACME!
November 10, 2020
The next time you visit your neighborhood ACME, please thank the store, the staff, and their great customers for their support of Lunch Break. This holiday season, ACME Markets Foundation is helping local families by donating 50 turkey dinners to help families in need this Thanksgiving.
Forefront Cares
November 10, 2020
Forefront in Fair Haven stepped up to the plate with their food drive! Kelly stopped by to drop off 450 pounds of non-perishable items which will be distributed to our neighbors in need.Thank you so much for caring about your community and those suffering from the financial impact of the pandemic. Because of you, many families and individuals will not... View Article
Nourishing Neighbors Breakfast for Kids Grant!
November 10, 2020
Lunch Break just received a generous Nourishing Neighbors Breakfast for Kids grant from Acme Foundation! Throughout September Acme stores raised money to fight childhood hunger.They selected our program to receive donations collected at Fair Haven, Little Silver and Lincroft stores.Big thanks to those stores and their customers for supporting us and helping children in our area get a healthy breakfast... View Article
Thank you Affinity Foundation
November 5, 2020
Thank you to the Affinity Foundation for the generous grant in support of the Life Skills Program. The Affinity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to helping vulnerable populations thrive towards financial independence.
Thank you Linda Willimer
November 5, 2020
Thank you to Affiliate Director Linda Willimer of I Support The Girls Central/South NJ for her generous donation of new undergarments for women and girls. I Support The Girls collects and distributes donations of new underwear, new and gently-used bras, and feminine hygiene products to women and girls nationally and internationally. Their mission is to restore dignity and self-respect to... View Article
Thank you Janice Harrington Knopf
November 4, 2020
Thank you to Janice Harrington Knopf for donating 293 pounds of produce for our pantry shelves. Your generosity in sharing your harvest with our families in need is greatly appreciated!
Children’s Cooking Class Makes a Spooktacular Treat
November 3, 2020
In this spooktacular installment of Lunch Break Children’s Cooking Class “Cooking With My Hero” series, junior chefs prepare a Haunted Halloween Flower Pot Cake. It’s scary good stuff!Watch the video on our YouTube Channel here.
Did You Know?
November 3, 2020
From March through September, more than 52,000 grab-and-go meals (20 percent more than last year) have been served to financially-struggling individuals, families, veterans, senior citizens, people with disabilities and those living in at-risk communities in Monmouth County and beyond. And more than 14,600 groceries have been distributed from March through October (140 percent over 2019).The numbers say it all. Thank... View Article
Life Skills Program Update
November 3, 2020
During October: 95 participants 19 ESL participants 46 coaches participated in 369 hours of coaching 14 referrals made 4 jobs attained Highlights: More students/tutors added to tutoring program Grant money used to purchase Chromebooks to facilitate hybrid learning Donations of laptops and iPads distributed to those in need Collaborated with Family Promise to provide financial training and coaches to new... View Article
It’s Election Day. Make your voice count!
November 3, 2020
It’s Election Day. Make your voice count!