Mobile Community Garden Market
May 14, 2021
It’s the season opener for the Mobile Community Garden Market! After a yearlong hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Garden Market is back and better than ever. On Thursday, 101 bags of fresh produce along with other items were delivered to senior citizens at the Red Bank Housing Authority and Luftman Towers in Lincroft. Thank you to Culinary Director... View Article
Lunch Break is Committed to Promoting Wellness!
May 14, 2021
At Lunch Break NJ, we ensure families and individuals needing food security are offered nutritious options, including fresh seasonal produce, in grab-and-go meals and when shopping for groceries in the Client Choice pantry. We offer a variety of healthy choices, especially for those on restricted diets or who have dietary issues. Lunch Break is committed to promoting wellness and many... View Article
Special thanks to Ezekiel’s Wheels of Long Branch
May 13, 2021
Special thanks to Ezekiel’s Wheels of Long Branch for their generous weekly donations of fresh produce, fruit and delicious bakery treats for our families in need. Having access to nutritious options such as veggies and fruit is part of our wellness initiative for Client Choice pantry recipients. As we know, eating healthy helps in disease prevention and weight control.
Children’s Cooking Class Cooking With My Hero Series
May 12, 2021
In this installment of Lunch Break NJ Children’s Cooking Class “Cooking With My Hero,” our junior chefs get creative with Pizza Bombs, a kind of pizza meatball filled with sauce and cheese.For the recipe click here.To view the video on our You Tube Channel Lunch Break NJ.
Oceanport Scouts have their game on!
May 11, 2021
Thank you to Melissa and Trevor Schulze for coordinating a game bag drive on behalf of the Oceanport Boy Scouts. These wonderful game bags will come in handy for our upcoming Game Day distribution for families in need!
We beat last year’s Art Auction goal!
May 11, 2021
A special thank-you to the artists and those who participated in the Artists Open Hearts for Lunch Break online fundraiser for contributing nearly $30,000 to help our neighbors in need struggling with financial insecurities. Your donations will ensure that we continue to provide our community members with healthy meals, life skills and basic necessities.
Locals 4 Locals Campaign in Support of Lunch Break
May 11, 2021
Metrovation & Sickles Red Bank are sponsoring a Locals 4 Locals campaign in support of Lunch Break through Friday, May 14th. Please drop off non-perishable items (see suggestions on flyer) in the lobby of 200 Monmouth St. in Red Bank. Thank you for supporting your neighbors in need. While your in town, join the Sickles Red Bank BBQ starting at... View Article
Did You Know?
May 11, 2021
We have community partners who often lend a helping hand to our kitchen crew. Thank you to Soup Kitchen 411 and JBJ Soul Kitchen for providing us with more than 200 meals to help feed those who need us the most: our neighbors living at or below the poverty line, many of whom are employed in minimum-wage jobs or recently... View Article
The Final Day of our Artists Open Hearts for Lunch Break Fundraiser
May 9, 2021
Today through 6 p.m. is the FINAL DAY to place your bid for a stunning piece of art during the second annual online Artists Open Hearts for Lunch Break fundraiser. Last year, we raised more than $25,000 through the generosity of our talented artist community. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Lunch Break, providing food security for so many... View Article
Clara’s Closet May Giveaways on May 8
May 6, 2021
Mark your calendars for the first of Clara’s Closet May Giveaways on May 8, this Saturday, from 1-3 p.m. We’ll be distributing food, clothes, toys, and prom attire! Masks & social distancing required, children must be present to receive toys, and please bring your own bags! Hope to see you there!