A Quote From An Anonymous Client
March 31, 2021
Lunch Break NJ’s efforts to clothe, feed, and empower our community members has remained unwavering amid the pandemic, as this client wrote, expressing gratitude and appreciation for helping ease some of her burdens.
Thank You to These Students who Donated 125 Baskets
March 31, 2021
Thank you to this wonderful group of students from Monmouth Regional, Communications and High Tech high schools, who collected 125 Easter baskets for our recent give-away so that our children could have a joyous holiday.Special thanks to Jake Bauer (MRHS); Brian Boccino (MRHS); Trevor Brown (MRHS); Brennan Convery (MRHS); Eric Crossley (MRHS); Joey Esposito (Communications); Nick Huisman (MRHS); Jack Maniar... View Article
Life Skills Coach Spotlight Mary Beth Poandl
March 30, 2021
Thank You Jessica and Matthew For the Donation
March 30, 2021
Thank you to Jessica and Matthew Rochford for sponsoring an Easter basket drive and donating 22 baskets for our children in need. Jessica and her son Matthew even ensured our youngsters with peanut allergies would have peanut-free treats in their baskets! And thank you to all who made our recent Easter basket give-away a great success! #whywebreak #givelocal
Staff Spotlight
March 29, 2021
Special thanks to staff members Tammy and Sharon for their amazing effort in organizing the warehouse. Over the past few weeks, they have worked exceptionally hard to not only organize the warehouse, but make sure the pantry is running as smooth as possible. Thank you Tammy and Sharon for your passion and hard work. You both keep everyone smiling!
What a Wonderful Day, The Easter Bunny Came
March 29, 2021
Wow, what a wonderful day!!! The Easter Bunny made sure all of our families and children received beautiful baskets full of treats and gifts. More than 300 of our neighbors came to Lunch Break today to shop for clothing and choose a basket or two for the holiday. Special thanks to all of those who prepared and donated the baskets... View Article
Lunch Break Presented Check from The Swisher Clan of Foodstock NJ
March 29, 2021
The Swisher clan of Foodstock NJ visited Lunch Break today to present a $10,000 check in support of our food security and self-sufficiency programs and services!! Foodstock NJ is an awesome organization, moving hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and funds from those who are blessed to those in need in Central Jersey.We are so grateful for their commitment... View Article
Thank You All Who Participated to Vaccinate the Community
March 29, 2021
Throughout March, Lunch Break partnered with the VNACJ – Community Health Center to host vaccination sites for clients, Board members, volunteers and staff, over the course of several days. We administered 219 vaccines on March 24 alone, totaling 565 across three separate dates, servicing many individuals with special health conditions, and many more 65 years and older members of our... View Article
Thank You Vera Bradley in Tinton Falls For Their Generous Donation
March 29, 2021
Thank you to Vera Bradley in Tinton Falls for the store’s very generous donation of handbags, backpacks, travel bags and other items to Lunch Break. These beautiful pieces will be distributed to our neighbors in need at our backpack giveaway and other events. The Vera Bradley team was delighted to know that their colorful backpacks will be filled with new... View Article
Thank You All Who Donated Easter Baskets
March 25, 2021
Thank you to all who donated Easter baskets and sponsored Lunch Break children. We have exceeded our goal and collected nearly 600 baskets because of YOUR generosity! Happy Easter!