Thank you to Team Doximity
November 15, 2022
Thank you to Team Doximity for spending a volunteer day at Lunch Break to help our staff sort through a myriad of Thanksgiving meal bag donations. We appreciate our community partners for their commitment to our mission of breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty in Monmouth County and beyond!
Thank you to the parishioners of St. George’s by-the-River Church
November 15, 2022
Thank you to the parishioners of St. George’s by-the-River Church in Rumson, who once again “stuffed a truck” with Thanksgiving meal bags for 127 food-insecure community members. That’s a new record for this community partner! Last month St. George volunteers filled a truck with 5,000 diapers, 7,000 baby wipes and 10 laundry baskets of personal care items for Lunch Break... View Article
Please join us for Feed the Soul
November 11, 2022
For our clients and guests: Please join us for an evening of opera, dance, jazz, Latin and musical theater and dinner presented by “Feed the Soul” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at the United Methodist Church, 247 Broad St., Red Bank. See flyer for details. Attendance is limited. Be sure to register early! To register, click here.
Santa for Lunch Break
November 11, 2022
Tickets are on sale Friday for Brian Kirk & the Jirks annual “Santa for Lunch Break” concert on Saturday, Dec. 17th, 2022 at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Basie Center Campus, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. In what’s become an annual Jersey Shore holiday tradition, Brian Kirk’s show is stuffing your stocking with what Kirk calls “a night of awesome... View Article
For Our Veterans
November 11, 2022
Lunch Break honors the brave men and women who defended our liberties! Thank you for your courage and bravery!
Clara’s Closet Hours of Operation
November 10, 2022
For Our Clients Thank you for trusting Lunch Break with life’s basic necessities. We are happy to help with your clothing needs. Clara’s Closet is open to the public on Tuesdays – Fridays from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at St Anthony’s Parish Center, 27 Herbert St. (Oratory Way), Red Bank. When requesting clothing please leave a clear and concise message... View Article
The Asbury Park Santa Run Returns
November 10, 2022
The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its seventh year! Run (or walk) with an army of Santas through the streets of Asbury Park for Lunch Break. Runners will receive their own Santa suit with registration, along with chip-timed results, and access to after parties all over town, featuring Brian Kirk & the Jirks and more! Date: Saturday, December 3rd,... View Article
Please Make Your Annual Gift Today
November 9, 2022
Help our neighbors in need break the cycle of hunger and poverty and begin a new journey to a brighter future — one full of promise and opportunity. Together we can provide Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow for so many neighbors in need! Please donate today. Thank you!
Clara’s Closet Monthly Giveaway
November 9, 2022
Wednesday, Nov. 9th, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (weather-permitting) at St. Thomas Episcopal Church (26 Sunset Ave., Red Bank). It may have been 77 degrees on Monday, but the autumn chill is on its way! We’ve stacked the racks with sweaters, coats and winter accessories. As always, there’s never a charge and masks are required. Please bring your own tote bags.
Thank you to Glen Garden volunteers
November 9, 2022
Thank you to Glen Garden volunteers for preparing the final autumn harvest for delivery to Lunch Break. This wonderful community partner is committed to ensuring the well-being of our food-insecure neighbors by providing plenty of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables for their meals!