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The Diaz Brothers Helped Organize Holiday Meal Donations

The Diaz Brothers Helped Organize Holiday Meal Donations
November 17, 2021

The Diaz brothers, grandsons of ESL tutor Millie Diaz, helped their grandmother organize and deliver holiday meal donations for our families, as part of their community service work in preparation for Confirmation. Daniel and Joseph, both students at Thompson Middle School in Middletown, have learned the importance of giving back from Grandma Millie, who has been a wonderful support to... View Article

Make it a Total Wine Experience and Give Back to Lunch Break

Make it a Total Wine Experience and Give Back to Lunch Break
November 16, 2021

If you’re planning on serving wines for your holiday gatherings, why not make it a Total Wine experience and give back to Lunch Break as well! Either visit the new store in Eatontown or website and you’ll save 15 percent on most purchases during the grand opening, from Thursday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Dec. 5th. Lunch Break will receive proceeds from wine... View Article

Thank you Nick and Lexi Chaves for their Holiday Meal Bag Donation

Thank you Nick and Lexi Chaves for their Holiday Meal Bag Donation
November 16, 2021

Thank you to Nick and Lexi Chaves for their holiday meal bag donation for our families in need. This dynamic brother-and-sister team filled 25 bags with holiday meal trimmings for a traditional feast — surpassing last year’s donation of 23 bags. We are fortunate to have such compassionate young community members who inspire us every day to give from the... View Article

Zack Godfrey and Jenn Baudistelare Sponsored a Pantry Drive

Zack Godfrey and Jenn Baudistelare Sponsored a Pantry Drive
November 15, 2021

Zack Godfrey and Jenn Baudistelare, team members of Cross County Mortgage in Holmdel, sponsored a pantry drive for Lunch Break, collecting 142 pounds of cereals, diapers, and wipes to help fill our shelves. We can’t thank Zack, Jenn and all those who contributed enough for donating such necessary baby items for our families in need!

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Impact

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Impact
November 12, 2021

This holiday season, give the gift of impact to your family, friends and colleagues by donating to Lunch Break through our Holiday Card program. Your $10 donation per card in honor of your loved ones and/or colleagues provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to our neighbors in need and helps to change lives every day. What a great way... View Article

Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Haugenes

Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Haugenes
November 12, 2021

Meet Sue Haugenes, a longtime Lunch Break volunteer who has helped clients select clothes and business attire in Clara’s Closet. In addition to providing clients with access to food security and social services, Lunch Break helps to raise their self-esteem by offering stylish clothing to help them look and feel their best. We receive many wonderful gently-used and new fashions... View Article

Clothing Give-Away


November 12, 2021

Join us Saturday, Nov. 13th for Clara’s Closet Clothing Give-away, featuring warm clothing for the family, from 10 a.m.-noon at Lunch Break, 121 Drs James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. Bring your own tote bag(s)! Masks are required. We also ask that you please maintain social distancing. Thank you!

Thank you to Whole Foods Market Community Giving Program

Thank you to Whole Foods Market Community Giving Program
November 11, 2021

Thank you to Whole Foods Market Community Giving Program for the generous donation in support of our food security programs. It is the the commitments from community partners such as Whole Food that help us to maintain and operate vital feeding programs serving hundreds of our neighbors struggling with finances, who are unable to afford their next meal.

For Our Veterans

For Our Veterans
November 11, 2021

Lunch Break honors the brave men and women who have defended our liberties!