Give the Gift of Hope
November 18, 2022
Our holiday card is the perfect gift for family, friends, colleagues and busniess clients. When you give in honor of a loved one, you give the gift of hope and comfort to a neighbor in need. A donation of $10 per card provides meals, food, clothing and life skills to families and individuals in Monmouth County and beyond. Please contact... View Article
Pasta For A Purpose!
November 18, 2022
Please stop by The Chelsea at Shrewsbury on Monday, Nov. 21st to pick up a grab-and-go pasta meal in support of Lunch Break! Save yourself some time during the busy season and purchase a delicious homemade meal for your family. RSVP to Johanna or Casey at (732) 747-7540 before Nov. 21!
We will not miss a Thanksgiving meal!
November 18, 2022
St. Anthony’s Church in Red Bank has graciously permitted our kitchen staff to host Thanksgiving dinner and our weekly meal services while our building is undergoing construction. Please see the schedule for details. Meal services are always provided free of charge. We hope to see you as we give thanks for our generous community for helping us to provide life’s... View Article
Thank You Sam for Delivering a Dozen Holiday Meal Bags
November 18, 2022
Junior high student Sam Bilsland delivered a dozen holiday meal bags for our food-insecure neighbors as part of his community service project. We are grateful for our young community members who dedicate their time to helping those in need of life’s basic necessities.
Lunch Break’s Holiday Gift Drive!
November 17, 2022
Please help us bring joy and cheer to our children this holiday! We are accepting toy donations from 9:30 a.m.-noon on Oct. 13, 19, 21, 26 and 29 and Nov. 3, 10, 12, 16, 19 and 23 at Lunch Break headquarters, 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. See flyer for details. Please deliver donations to the back of the... View Article
Are you financially savvy?
November 17, 2022
Do you like to help others develop budgets and savings plans? If so, the Lunch Break Life Skills Program needs you! We are seeking financial literacy coaches to guide our participants through financial rebuilding and budgeting and applying for credit. If you are interested in this rewarding volunteer experience, please contact Life Skills Coordinator Eleanor Herdeen at eherdeen@lunchbreak.org, (732) 747-8577,... View Article
We Appreciate Exit Realty’s Commitment to Our Mission
November 17, 2022
Janice Troiano and her team from Exit Realty came through once again for our Lunch Break families! They collected 732.7 pounds of groceries and much needed diapers for our food-insecure and financially-insecure neighbors. We appreciate Exit Realty’s commitment to our mission as we work toward ending the cycle of hunger and poverty in our community and beyond.
GivingTuesday is Coming Up
November 16, 2022
The world’s biggest celebration of generosity is coming up on Tuesday, November 29 and it’s never been more important – the value of generosity is one that all of humanity shares! Here’s how you can participate in #GivingTuesday and inspire a world of good. When we give collectively—what we can, with what we have, from where we are—we can make... View Article
#WannaWorkWednesday
November 16, 2022
Have a knack for cleaning? Are you looking to join a professional residential and commercial cleaning? Then contact our Life Skills and Family Promise of Monmouth County graduate Christina @ cleaningitup.christina@gmail.com to apply for part-time employment opportunities with the Cleaning It Up team!
Thank You Comets Blue for the Holiday Meal Bags
November 16, 2022
Comets Blue gathered at ShopRite recently to provide holiday meal bags for 11 food-insecure families. We are grateful for such wonderful young ladies, who take pride in giving back to their community. Because of their efforts, more families in need will have a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! Great job girls!