2023 Prom Giveaway
April 25, 2023
Thank you for supporting our annual Prom Giveaway! Because of your kindness, many young women and men will be dressed to the nines for their prom or formal. We couldn’t do what we do without your overwhelming generosity!
Become A Wellness Warrior
April 24, 2023
Why not take charge of your diet by choosing more balanced, nutritious food options. Become a Wellness Warrior. In the long run, it makes more “cents” to invest in your health. Lunch Break is here to guide you in your Wellness Journey.
Happy Earth Day
April 22, 2023
We support the guiding principles of sustainability: ending poverty and hunger, realizing the human rights, gender equality and empowerment of all, and ensuring the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources.
Wellness Warrior Wally Woods – Ditch the Soda
April 21, 2023
Today’s Wellness Warrior is Wally Woods… Wally inspired our donors to join us in helping ditch soda in favor of healthier bottled waters and teas! He is a treasure to our community!
A Special Thanks to Elle Gazzola
April 21, 2023
Longtime volunteer Elle Gazzola is among the Lunch Break family of givers. This lovely woman has offered much of her time to help our neighbors in need of groceries and pantry staples. Like Elle, so many of our volunteers feel a deep connection to the community members they serve. Not only are they giving to others, they are receiving warmth,... View Article
Healthy Together Survey
April 20, 2023
We asked our neighbors to share their comments about our Healthy Together initiative promoting well-being through mindful nutritional habits. It all begins with smart meal planning and healthy grocery options — both of which are provided for our community members thanks to your continued support. We’re committed to building the foundation for a healthy, thriving community and so much can... View Article
Wednesday Raffle Winners
April 20, 2023
It’s National Volunteer Week and we are honoring our amazing volunteers all week long with special raffles and events. Today’s raffle winners are Shea Jones and Felipe Velasco and each received gift cards to our community partner No Limits Cafe. We especially love our hard-working volunteers and appreciate their compassion for our community members in need.
Join Our Volunteer Community Today
April 19, 2023
We can’t say enough about our volunteers! Lunch Break is blessed to have a network of 2,000-plus community members and business and corporate partners who contribute their time and talents to our daily operations and share their compassion and kindness with the people we serve. If you’d like to become a volunteer, click here! For information on becoming a business... View Article
Wellness Wednesday – Arroz Verde
April 19, 2023
Today’s Wellness Warrior is Maria Jose… Our partnership with Monmouth Medical Center provides access to a nutritionist for our pantry clients. Please join us the second Wednesday of each month when bilingual nutritionist Maria Jose visits our Client Choice pantry to spotlight good nutrition for our clients. Her healthy eating displays include delicious recipes as well as important nutrition information.
Thank You to Lew Kurland & Our Kitchen Crew
April 19, 2023
Lunch Break would not be able to sustain daily operations without support from our incredible volunteers. Lew Kurland is among the kitchen crew volunteers who selflessly give their time, talents and expertise to help their food- and financially insecure neighbors. Thank you Lew and to all our volunteers. Happy National Volunteer Week!