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Jon Stewart to host Virtual Fundraiser August 27th, Annual Fall Gala Rescheduled for 2021

Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart will host Lunch Break’s virtual fundraising event “Rising Together” live from the organization’s headquarters from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th. The evening will feature musical performances by local artists and students and include coverage of Lunch Break’s Operation Gear-Up: We Will Not Miss A Meal pandemic response to feeding community members in need,... View Article

Care Packages from Alphonse Bread

Our lovely volunteer Janet received a fabulous donation of assorted non-perishables today from Alphonse Bread. Thank you to Alphonse for those wonderful Amazon boxes of food to help stock our pantry for the increase in demand!

Grandma’s Bagels for Breakfast!

Thank you to Grandma’s Bagels in Little Silver for the kind donations of bagels and all the fixins’ for our families! We appreciate your continued generosity.If you are ever in the neighborhood, show Grandma your love by enjoying an Everything bagel with a schmear of cream cheese or butter.

David Neal: Blessed to be Doing the Work he Loves

Months into the pandemic, Assistant Chef David Neal is blessed to be doing the work he loves: serving meals to those who are struggling financially because of the crisis.He explains it here: Check out all our videos on The You Tube channel Lunch Break NJ!

Colin’s Birthday Wish

Happy Birthday to 9-year-old Colin! This third-grade Harmony Road School student decided to share his celebration with the Lunch Break families by sponsoring a FoodStock-Up Drive. Colin, according to Mom, always shows compassion for the welfare of others. This drive was a way for him to do something for those struggling to afford basic needs during the pandemic.Thank you, Colin,... View Article

It’s Pasta Day at Lunch Break

Thank you to the Torino Family for the 25 pounds of pasta sauce! Tutti a tavola a mangiare!If you’d like to make a donation for our families, you can do so by ordering through AmazonSmile. It’s easy.You support Lunch Break when you shop AmazonSmile! #whywebreak #givelocal

Ranney Families Give Generously

Thank you to Ranney School families for their generous donation to Lunch Break. The community service initiative was led by the Zugel family of Holmdel (Lucia and Ashleigh) and the Uzzi family of Fair Haven (Christina, Michael and Nicholas), who inspired other Ranney families to join them in donating either to Lunch Break or to support increased need-based financial aid.... View Article

Virtual Connection for Womyn’s Worth Program

Thank you to Project Right Now for hosting Saturday’s healing and empowering virtual session of the Womyn’s Worth mentoring program. Here is some feedback from participants:“I leave our Womyns worth sessions feeling serine and as if I feel complete. There is always a sense of welcomeness and an opportunity for self expression.” “Project Write Now has inspired me to journal,... View Article

FoodStock-Up Salutes People Feeding People

Lunch Break’s next drive-by locations in the People Feeding People program will be at The Grove at Shrewsbury from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th in the Frutta Bowls parking field, followed by Brook 35 Plaza in Sea Girt from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17th in the GAP parking field.The first 15 people to donate... View Article

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