Thank You for Sponsoring a Holiday Meal Bag Drive!
November 8, 2022
Thank you to this lovely trio — Anna, Rachael and Michelle Kanapka of Middletown — for sponsoring a holiday meal bag drive for our community members in need! Judging by the smiles on these ladies faces, we’re sure they’re “feeling the love” of bringing so much joy to those who otherwise would be without food for a Thanksgiving celebration.
Our Dining Room Has a New Look!
November 4, 2022
Thanks to the Client Choice pantry team (Beth, Tammy and Sharon) and Lunch Break Board member Tracey Stewart, who transformed our dining room into an incredible specialty grocery experience! And it all took place over a few days. Where there’s a will, there’s a way and we will never miss a meal! Thanks Wonder Women!
A big thank-you to Stephanie from Remax
November 4, 2022
A big thank-you to Stephanie Beck from Remax, one of our most dependable donors. Stephanie organized a Sponsor A Family Meal for the Holidays drive in her neighborhood and collected 50 dinner bags! That’s a lot of happy holiday dinners for our food-insecure community members! We thank all those who have contributed holiday meals so their neighbors can have a... View Article
Thank you SoupKitchen 411 and Brookdale Culinary Arts Program
November 3, 2022
Community partners SoupKitchen 411, Brookdale Community College Culinary Arts Program co-sponsored a delicious and nutritious lunch for our food-insecure neighbors. Aspiring chefs in the Brookdale culinary arts program prepared 350 meals, including protein, veggies and rice, and SoupKitchen 411 provided the funding. Thank you to Matt Filosa, Chad Schoonveld and Michelle Zuppe for making it happen! We are grateful to... View Article
Sponsor A Family for a Holiday meal bags are ready!
November 2, 2022
Sponsor A Family for a holiday meal pre-packed food bags are ready and waiting to be purchased for $24.99 each at the Super Foodtown in Red Bank. They’re the perfect solution for busy folks who want to help but have no time to shop. Just take the bag to checkout and place it in the bin at the front of... View Article
Thank you to Interfaith Neighbors in Asbury Park
November 1, 2022
Thank you to Interfaith Neighbors in Asbury Park for graciously hosting a Lunch Break tour of the Launch Center. The center’s mission is to help community members identify and take first steps toward improving their personal situation. The center offers a range of services designed to adapt to individual needs. Certainly impressive! We look forward to working with our community... View Article
Thank you Holmdel Community United Church of Christ
October 30, 2022
Thank you to Holmdel Community United Church of Christ for providing healthy Halloween treats for our Family Promise of Monmouth County trunk-or-treat. Our children will be thrilled to receive these smiling Jack-o’-lanterns filled with good-for-you snacks!
Pink power at Lunch Break!
October 29, 2022
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, staff and volunteers put on their pink to show solidarity for all those affected by breast cancer.
Thank you for sharing a Thanksgiving meal
October 28, 2022
Thank you for sharing a Thanksgiving meal with our food-insecure neighbors! Our goal is to feed more than 1,000 families. Visit here to sponsor a family. Please direct inquiries to sponsorafamily@lunchbreak.org.
Help Fight Hunger in our community!
October 28, 2022
Lunch Break has been selected as the beneficiary of the @StopandShop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! Each time a $10.99 bouquet in the sleeve marked “Bloomin’ 4 Good” is purchased at the Stop & Shop, 850 Route 35 S, Middletown during October, we will receive a $1 donation. $1 Donation = 10+ Meals We’re excited to be part of this campaign... View Article