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Our Sincerest Condolences


August 2, 2023

Lunch Break offers sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Ms. Oliver’s untimely passing is a great loss to New Jersey, however, her legacy as a champion for equity in housing and fair government will remain a testament to her strong beliefs in building caring communities. As the first black woman to hold statewide... View Article

It’s Nice When Nice Meets Nice


August 1, 2023

While we’re often consumed in our day-to-day work schedules, a moment away from the calls and computer to spend time with other nonprofit professionals and share inspirational stories is a welcome addition to our daily agenda. And this was the case for more than 200 non-profit leaders, all recipients of OceanFirst Foundation donations, who convened with bank Chairman and CEO... View Article

Help Our Local Schoolchildren Today!

Lunch Break Backpack Drive 2023
July 27, 2023

Each year Lunch Break NJ’s backpack program provides hundreds of children with the necessary tools for learning in preparation for the new school semester. These backpacks are essential: They help to raise children’s self-esteem and boost their confidence so they will be motivated to achieve. And let’s not forget how exciting it is to receive new backpacks and colorful notepads.... View Article

The New Jersey Community Kitchen Coalition


July 26, 2023

New Jersey is building consensus to end hunger and Lunch Break is among those leading the way to find solutions. We are incredibly honored to be part of this groundbreaking initiative to combat food insecurity and facilitate greater access to relief programs for New Jersey residents. Community kitchens throughout the state are joining forces to build bridges across day-to-day efforts... View Article

Looking For Volunteers for Our ESL Program


July 25, 2023

Lunch Break NJ Life Skills Center has helped hundreds of community members learn English through our ESL program. But it doesn’t stop there: We’ve also helped these ESL students with job applications, resumes, interview skills, GED prep and, for some, college enrollment. Several students also have become US citizens. Lunch Break is proud of the Life Skills team’s successful record.... View Article

Join Us Today to Help Build Healthier Communities


July 25, 2023

When Lunch Break began incorporating a Nutrition Initiative, we were over the moon to collaborate with sweetgreen in building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Please join us TODAY from 4-8 p.m. and help us raise funds for healthy eating!

Lunch Break is always on the move!


July 20, 2023

Just this past week, we met with community partners, accepted numerous goodwill donations, celebrated summer with our Family Promise families, and congratulated a staff member on the purchase of his new home — just to name a few noteworthy events. But we’ll let Jon Stewart explain more in the video.

Womyn’s Worth Expert Speaker Series


July 19, 2023

Womyn’s Worth, the Lunch Break program that guides women on a path to a more self aware, financially secure and happier life, is hosting an expert speakers series to attract new participants to learn more about this lively, interactive process. August through November, participants can join trainers in monthly workshops, the first to feature program founder Pam Major. In January,... View Article

Looking for ESL Volunteers


July 19, 2023

Lunch Break NJ Life Skills Center has helped hundreds of community members learn English through our ESL program. But it doesn’t stop there: We’ve also helped these ESL students with job applications, resumes, interview skills, GED prep and, for some, college enrollment. Several students also have become US citizens. Lunch Break is proud of the Life Skills team’s successful record.... View Article

Lunch Break NJ is on the move!


July 18, 2023

As we anticipate the grand opening of our newly reconstructed community center in late fall, we are grateful for the good will from our community partners who have provided temporary locations for expediting food services and social service programs. Since we moved out of our building in summer 2022, we’ve never missed a meal or a grocery pickup and continued... View Article