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No one deserves to be without a home!

No one deserves to be without a home!
January 24, 2023

Family Promise of Monmouth County and Life Skills programs are helping more people find temporary housing, providing them with basic needs, financial and family support and ongoing employment and life skills training. Many of our “graduates” have achieved meaningful employment and financial and family stability, while some have saved enough money to buy their own home. That’s progress! That’s Lunch... View Article

Tinton Falls Police Department is hosting a clothing drive

Tinton Falls Police Department is hosting a clothing drive
January 23, 2023

January is a great time to clean out your closet and help give back to your community. The Tinton Falls Police Department is sponsoring a clothing drive to support Clara’s Closet from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30th at the Tinton Falls Borough Hall (main lobby), 556 Tinton Ave., Tinton Falls. Please drop off your gently used clothing for our... View Article

Goodness Now Food Pantry will be open Saturday, Jan. 21st

Goodness Now Food Pantry will be open Saturday, Jan. 21st
January 20, 2023

Middletown United Methodist Church’s Goodness Now Food Pantry, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, will be open for distribution from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21st (please consult flyer for upcoming monthly pantry dates). Perishable and non-perishable food, hygiene products, household items and more are available. Please bring a reusable tote bag.

Calling all seniors …it’s time to party!

Calling all seniors ...it’s time to party!
January 19, 2023

We’re inviting our seniors age 60 plus to join us for a fabulous luncheon from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on March 3rd at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Center, 27 Herbert St., Red Bank. Please wear your best hat for a chance to win prizes in our hat contest! No hat? No problem! Pick one up at Clara’s Closet (St. Anthony’s Parish... View Article

Lunch Break has embarked on its 40th year

Lunch Break has embarked on its 40th year
January 18, 2023

Lunch Break has embarked on its 40th year, having been established in 1983 as a basic needs food pantry in response to a grass-roots committee’s concern for the problem of hunger within our communities. Led by Mrs. Norma Todd, the pantry took shape in a local church and has since flourished into a resource center offering not only basic needs,... View Article

Holiday Dreams Come True for Our Children

Holiday Dreams Come True for Our Children
January 17, 2023

Lunch Break thanks our generous community members for making the holidays special for our financially struggling families. Because of YOUR support, we distributed 1,500 toys to children ages newborn-12 and 630 gift cards to teens ages 13-17 — a culmination of our Dec. 10th event at Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church and the Christmas Day Brunch giveaways. We also provided... View Article

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16, 2023

In the spirit of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of non-violence, inclusivity and service, we thank our volunteers and supporters for their longtime commitment to helping Lunch Break in its efforts to break the cycle of hunger and poverty in Monmouth County and beyond. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) Dr. King Jr.’s advocacy for non-violence and... View Article

Have you filed your ANCHOR property-tax relief?

Have you filed your ANCHOR property-tax relief?
January 13, 2023

Have you filed your ANCHOR property-tax relief? Deadline is Jan. 31, 2023. For more information on eligibility requirements for renters and homeowners, click here Don’t delay; you may qualify for up to $1,500 in relief.

Calling all future chefs!

Kids Cooking Class Flyer
January 13, 2023

Lunch Break’s next “Look Who’s Cooking” virtual session (the first of a five-session series) for children ages 5-12 will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Participants will learn how to make Irish Soda Bread and pick up some cool kitchen hacks! See flyer for details. Register by Friday, Feb. 3 and receive a chef’s hat and apron. To... View Article

Thank you to the Dinger family

Thank you to the Dinger family
January 12, 2023

Thank you to the Dinger family for organizing a personal care products drive for our Family Promise families. Eighth-grade students from the Rumson Country Day School hosted a Friendsgiving and collected these much-needed items for our financially struggling families. We always are grateful for our young donors, who have learned at an early age that giving back often is more... View Article