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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

We Must Rise Above

Social Services Week: Your Census Counts

Census data helps determine where more than $45 billion in annual federal funding goes in New Jersey. So having an accurate count of our population and what their needs are is important for funding for necessary social welfare and insurance programs. These social services are going to be more important than ever for our residents as our state recovers from... View Article

Sydney’s birthday wish comes true!

Sydney Diez of Little Silver’s 10th birthday wish was to help people in need during this time. So she asked family, friends and neighbors to donate to Lunch Break. Thanks to Mom Jackie for capturing the event and sending us this wonderful e-mail: “Sydney was overjoyed to be able to donate over 200 pounds of food and essential items to... View Article

Second-graders show their love for Lunch Break families

Thank you to Eve Hatikvah, Eli P. and Nyshitha Modella for their Amazon donation of granola bars and pasta, as part of a second-grade project. How thoughtful and kind of these children to share their food with our families. You are AWESOME!

Crafty idea from Distinctive Toys

Thank you to Margaret Spicer and Distinctive Toys of Fair Haven for the crafts for our children! What a wonderful way to kickoff summer with a family craft night!We couldn’t do what we do without the generosity from great local businesses such as Distinctive Toys!