Thank You Victoria for Donating Beautifully Assembled Holiday Meal Bags
December 8, 2021
Thank you to Victoria Thompson of Thompson Memorial Home in Red Bank for kindly donating beautifully assembled holiday meal bags filled with all the traditional turkey accompaniments. Because of the support from community partners such as Thompson Memorial Home, we continue to feed hundreds of struggling families and individuals, not just at Thanksgiving, but just about 365 days a year.
Thank You to Withum for Spending a Day With Us
December 7, 2021
Thank you to our community partner Withum for spending a day with us during our busy holiday season. Volunteers pitched in to help sort food donations, stock pantry and warehouse shelves and prepare meals in our kitchen. We are so grateful for our network of 2,000-plus volunteers. Without them, we couldn’t do what we do nearly 365 days a year!
Thank you to Karen Crawford for these Baskets of Love
December 6, 2021
Thank you to Karen Crawford for donating 10 laundry baskets filled with non-perishable food, pot holders, dish towels, and napkins for our families struggling with financial and food insecurity. These baskets of love are such a thoughtful and creative way to package necessary household staples!
Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Costa
December 3, 2021
Meet Barbara Costa, a volunteer in Lunch Break NJ’s busy donor office. Barbara helps to log donations and process receipts for our generous donors. The office is almost always bustling — people coming and going — so an organized multitasking volunteer like Barbara has much to do during her shift. Thank you to Barbara and our 2,000-plus volunteers for all... View Article
Thank you to the Metrovation “elves” for Decorating our Front Entrance
December 2, 2021
Thank you to the Metrovation “elves” for decorating our front entrance for the holidays! This is a special time of year at Lunch Break, and having such cheerful decorations on our front door brings smiles to the faces of all those who enter our building. We are grateful, as always, for community partner Metrovation’s support in helping us to provide... View Article
It’s Time For our December Coat Give-Aways
December 2, 2021
It’s time for our December coat give-aways. Find your winter coat or, perhaps, a sweater, at our clothing give-aways on Saturday, Dec. 4th and 18th at Lunch Break, 121 Drs James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. Hours are 10 a.m.-noon. Masks are required please. Remember to bring your own tote bags.
Thank You to Moms Helping Moms for the Diaper Donation
December 2, 2021
Thank you to Moms Helping Moms for the kind and necessary diaper donation for our families with infants and young children. Diapers often are among the most-requested items because they are difficult to afford when you are on an extremely limited budget. Moms Helping Moms recognizes this and has continually supported our infant and child programs. We couldn’t do what... View Article
We Made Our Goal!
December 1, 2021
The “star rating” of most of the hotels on the island corresponds to the declared category, the hotels are distinguished by a high level of service and a wide range of services. At the same time, they are focused on guests with a wide variety of income levels, so finding a budget room, if desired, will not be difficult. Thus,... View Article
This Dynamic Duo Hosted a Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser for Lunch Break
December 1, 2021
Thanks to Glen Goldbaum of Lambs and Wolves salon in Red Bank and Liz Sheridan of POE Fair Haven for hosting a Holiday Gift Card fundraiser for Lunch Break! The dynamic duo partnered to raise $700, which will be used to purchase gift cards for families in need so they can celebrate the joy of the season. Lambs and Wolves... View Article
Thank You Soup Kitchen 411 for Delivering 400 Meals
December 1, 2021
Thank you to Soup Kitchen 411 for delivering 400 meals, courtesy of Bay Way Catering of Linden, to help Lunch Break feed the hundreds of financially and food insecure families who rely on our kitchen and pantry for their next meal. We couldn’t do what we do without help from our community partners! The actual prevalence regarding sexual perform problems... View Article