A Big Thanks to Home Depot for the Donation
December 28, 2020
A great big thank you to Home Depot for the generous donation for our neighbors in need! And it arrived on Christmas Eve!! We truly appreciate the support of community partners such as Home Depot. YOU are among the reasons why we did not miss a meal this year! Happy Holidays!
Behind The Scenes Look at the Lunch Break Dining Room
December 28, 2020
In this installment of the #whywebreak series, we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Lunch Break Dining Room front-line staff and volunteers as they prepare grab-and-go meals during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.Lunch Break has served thousands more meals since the onset of the pandemic and, because of YOUR support, we have not missed a meal. Thank you!To view the video... View Article
Merry Christmas from the Galeo Family
December 28, 2020
Merry Christmas from Mike Galeo and his daughter who donated 200 pounds of food and groceries today! What a wonderful gift! These much needed supplies will be shared with our neighbors to help keep their pantries stocked. Thank you to the Galeo family for your kindness and compassion!
Thank You for the Gift Bags
December 24, 2020
Thank you to Dorothea Zando Laux, and husband, Brian Laux, and the Victor Zando Foundation for donating two carloads full of red bags filled with winter caps, gloves, socks, candy, and toothbrushes. Our families will love the thoughtful gift!The Zando Foundation has been a longtime supporter of our organization. We appreciate the generosity!
Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2020
And a special message from our Executive Director. We wish you all the love and magic of the season and thank you for your support. Because of you, thousands of families and individuals received the assistance and care they needed during this challenging year.
Lunch Break will be closed Christmas Day
December 23, 2020
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th
December 23, 2020
Thank You Kellie and Littler for the Donation
December 23, 2020
Thank you to Senior Regional Marketing Coordinator Kellie Cromarty and Littler Labor & Employment Law Solutions for donating 75 toiletry boxes, including some for infants in reindeer themes.The boxes were made in honor of Kellie’s friend and co-worker Barbara Hughes, who passed away this fall. According to Kellie, Barbara believed that helping those in need is not charity — it’s... View Article
How Does Our Garden Grow?
December 23, 2020
With the help of the Red Bank Catholic Garden Club and instructor Bryan Nesci. Bryan shared some photos of a recent harvest.The club’s about to officially launch the Gardens Growing Faith 2021 project, with a goal of five local garden locations to supply fresh produce to Lunch Break. A gift that keeps on giving!Thank you, Bryan, and the RBC Garden... View Article
Thank You Mary Burke for the Donation
December 23, 2020
Thank you to Mary Burke, CEO and president of Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty with offices in Shrewsbury, Rumson and Holmdel, for the generous $20,000 donation for our financially struggling community members.A longtime supporter of Lunch Break, Mary and her company knew in 2020 there was unprecedented need and came together to raise the funds to help our organization in... View Article