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St. Patrick’s Day Cooking Spirit


March 13, 2023

The Children’s Cooking Class is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Our junior chefs got into the spirit of the season by making Irish Soda Bread — a holiday tradition for so many families. We hear the bread was delicious — just ask our smiling bakers. We bet there isn’t a crumb left to share! For the recipe, please visit... View Article

Spring Cleaning with J.Jill


March 10, 2023

Time to do some spring cleaning and bring your gently worn or new clothing to J.Jill at The Grove and help stock Clara’s Closet clothing boutique with new styles for the season. J.Jill is collecting clothing through Sunday, March 19th at the Grove retail store on Route 35 in Shrewsbury. Stop in and preview the spring collection while giving back... View Article

Senior Luncheon was a festive and fun-filled event


March 10, 2023

Thank you to our generous community members, volunteers and staff for making our Senior Luncheon a festive and fun-filled event for our neighbors. There were so many great hats and smiling faces in the crowd!

40th Birthday Celebration

40th Birthday Celebration
March 9, 2023

We’re inviting the community to join in the celebration of our 40th birthday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14th at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 27 Herbert St., Red Bank (enter through gymnasium double doors next to parish center entrance). We’ll be honoring our founder Mrs. Norma Todd and celebrating an amazing 40 years of service to our community.

Join us for our “Night Without A Bed”

Join us for our “Night Without A Bed”
March 9, 2023

We’re asking our youth to help Lunch Break’s Family Promise Program raise awareness and funds for homeless families. Join us for our “Night Without A Bed” on Friday, April 28, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Family Promise Day Center, 501 Malterer Ave., Oceanport. Bring your cardboard box or tent and spend the night with your peers experiencing first-hand... View Article

Raging With Reese fitness and yoga classes

Raging With Reese fitness and yoga classes
March 8, 2023

Who says you can’t get fit and have fun at the same time?!! We sure don’t. Our Family Promise Program is sponsoring Raging With Reese fitness and yoga classes for youth, ages 12-16, from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays during March at Family Promise, 501 Malterer Ave., Oceanport. Yoga, Zumba and cardio are up next. Bring a towel and water bottle.... View Article

Volunteers Needed for “Night Without A Bed” Event

Lunch Break Night Without A Bed Volunteer Flyer
March 8, 2023

Volunteers are needed for our 11th Annual “Night Without A Bed” youth event to raise awareness about the plight of the homeless on April 28-29, 2023 at the Family Promise Day Center, 501 Malterer Ave., Oceanport. Please see flyer for details. For more information or to volunteer, contact Volunteer Coordinator Angela Jackson at ajackson@lunchbreak.org.

Wellness Wednesday Events


March 7, 2023

Join us for Wellness Wednesday events for information on nutrition, stress care and available health services. Thank you to our sponsors RWJ Barnabas Health, Stress Care of New Jersey, Open Door Recovery Center and Parker Family Health Center. Please consult flyer for details.

Honoring Norma Todd, Lunch Break’s Founder


March 7, 2023

Honoring Norma Todd for Lunch Break’s 40th AnniversaryIn celebration of Women’s History Month, we honor Lunch Break founder Mrs. Norma Todd. In 1983, she envisioned a home where poverty and hunger would be addressed by a caring community. That home, once a food pantry in a church basement, has grown to include a clothing boutique, Life Skills Center and Family... View Article