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Gwendolyn Interviewed by Hawkswood School Star Reporter Jorie

Gwendolyn Interviewed by Hawkswood School Star Reporter Jorie
February 9, 2023

Gwendolyn Love was honored to be interviewed by amazing Hawkswood School star reporter Jorie Marcell, creator of the popular publication Jorie’s Journal. In addition to inquiring about Lunch Break, Jorie asked Mrs. Love to recall her favorite movies and food. As the interview drew to a close and to everyone’s delight, our intrepid reporter also treated Mrs. Love to a... View Article

“Building Generational Wealth” Seminars

“Building Generational Wealth” Seminars
February 8, 2023

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, 6-7 p.m., for the first in a series of “Building Generational Wealth” seminars, sponsored by Lunch Break and the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center. Streamed live on the Lunch Break and T. Thomas Fortune Facebook pages in English and Spanish, Wednesday’s presentation will introduce the importance of building generational wealth and provide... View Article

40 Reasons to love Lunch Break

40 Reasons to love Lunch Break
February 8, 2023

In honor of our 40th anniversary and in tribute to the month of love, we are sharing 40 reasons to love Lunch Break submitted by our clients and caring community. We empower families/individuals to become more self-reliant through our social service, family counseling and Life Skills programs.

Play For Team Lunch Break!

Play For Team Lunch Break!
February 7, 2023

Hunger isn’t a game to thousands of our neighbors in need. Many are forced to choose between feeding their families or paying for life’s other necessities. In 2022 we served more than 96,000 meals and provided 24,400 pantry pickups as food cost continue to skyrocket. Help feed our families by making a “Souper Bowl” gift today. Rally your family, friends... View Article

Thank you to Manasquan Bank volunteers

Thank you to Manasquan Bank volunteers
February 3, 2023

Thank you to Manasquan Bank volunteers who took time out from their busy schedule to help Lunch Break kitchen crew and regular volunteers serve meals. We rely on our corporate/business community partners who do so much good for the well-being of community members. If you’d like more information about our partnership program, please contact Development Director Jill Gwydir-Govel, jgwydir@lunchbreak.org, (732)... View Article

Womyn’s Worth sessions led by womyn for womyn

Womyn’s Worth sessions led by womyn for womyn
February 3, 2023

Are you willing to commit to three hours a month for five months to explore ways to develop and strengthen your voice, build your life strategy and identify your obstacles? We invite you to register for our Womyn’s Worth sessions — led by womyn for womyn — beginning Saturday, Feb. 25th (see flyer for details on future dates and registration).... View Article

Thank you for your generosity


February 2, 2023

During January 2022 we provided enough groceries for more than 24,400 food pickups — 26% over 2021 year-to-date. You cared and helped us feed hundreds more of your food- and financially-insecure neighbors. Thank you for your generosity and concern for the well-being of your community members! Let’s do it again in 2023! #whywebreak #givelocal #community #giveback #foodinsecure #poverty #foodpantry

Lunch Break Live with Eleanor

Lunch Break Live with Eleanor
February 1, 2023

Life Skills Supervisor Eleanor Schoenberger gives us a glimpse of the exciting initiatives planned for 2023. To view on our YouTube Channel Lunch Break NJ, click here.