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We’re committed to total wellness!

We’re committed to total wellness!
September 2, 2022

We’re committed to total wellness! Lunch Break recently adopted a nutrition policy focusing on good-for-you, healthy meal and pantry options for our community members. As part of our mission, we strive to educate our community on the ways a nutritious diet is integral to preventive healthcare and helps us feel our best. In the coming months, you’ll hear about how... View Article

Goodness Now Food Pantry will be open Saturday

Goodness Now Food Pantry will be open Saturday
September 2, 2022

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. on Saturday, Sept. 3rd. Perishable and non-perishable food, hygiene products, household items and more available. Please bring a reusable tote bag.

Thank you to community business partner Manasquan Bank

Thank you to community business partner Manasquan Bank
September 1, 2022

Thank you to community business partner Manasquan Bank for helping to prepare backpacks and watermelon for our Community Picnic Backpack Giveaway in August. We appreciate support from our business partners, who help ensure Lunch Break is fully staffed for daily operations!

Lunch Break to Receive Nourishing Neighbors Donations Made at Local ACME Stores


September 1, 2022

Lunch Break has been selected as a charity partner for ACME to receive donations from its annual Nourishing Neighbors campaign to ensure every child has access to a healthy breakfast. All donations made at the Fair Haven, Lincroft and Little Silver ACME stores will be used to support Lunch Break’s mission of providing food, clothing, fellowship, housing and life skills... View Article

Thank you to Pavit Pal Singh of Khalsa Aid for the donation!

Thank you to Pavit Pal Singh of Khalsa Aid for the donation!
August 31, 2022

Thank you to Pavit Pal Singh of Khalsa Aid for once again sharing much needed infant supplies and backpacks filled with school supplies with families and schoolchildren in need! Pavit and Khalsa have continuously provided Lunch Break with baby wipes, diapers and backpacks for our families with children, who don’t have access to these costly items. Khalsa Aid is an... View Article

Summer Breeze 2022!

Summer Breeze 2022!
August 30, 2022

We thank our supporters for their commitment to our mission of breaking the cycle of poverty and building generational wealth among our financially-insecure neighbors! #whywebreak #givelocal #community #givingback #foodinsecurity

Open Line of Communication Generates College Credits!


August 26, 2022

Between working, juggling an additional internship, and caring for her younger siblings, a very busy AFS student was falling behind with her Brookdale College coursework. Brookdale contacted AFS Program Director Marcel Quinones to advise him that his student’s professor would be willing to help her successfully complete the class. She need only reach out for help. Kudos to our student... View Article

Please join Lunch Break for our Fall Gala, Oct. 14, 2022

Please join Lunch Break for our Fall Gala, Oct. 14, 2022
August 25, 2022

FALL GALA — OCT. 14, 2022 Please join Lunch Break for an evening of entertainment, dancing, cocktails, live & silent auctions and fine cuisine, as we celebrate 39 years of bringing basic necessities, life skills, employment coaching and housing assistance to our food- and financially-insecure community members on Friday, Oct. 14th at the Park Loft in Oceanport. “Renew the Promise... View Article

Adopt-A-Month August Success!

Adopt-A-Month August Success!
August 25, 2022

A great, big thank-you to the good folks at The Presbyterian Church on the Hill in Ocean Township for adopting our Family Promise families for the month of August. The generosity, support, and delicious meals are greatly appreciated. Thank you! If your organization or restaurant would like to become part of the Family Promise of Monmouth County Adopt-A-Month program by... View Article

Lunch Breaking News


August 24, 2022

Saturday’s Community Picnic & Softball Challenge Tournament at Count Basie Field makes headlines in Red Bank Green and Patch news. For the stories: https://bit.ly/3TdKH6Q https://patch.com/new-jersey/redbank/backpack-giveaway-filled-heart-red-banks-lunch-break