Thank You to Allied Energy for Spending the Day Helping
September 22, 2022
Thank you to business community partner Allied Energy for spending the day helping our regular Lunch Break volunteers and staff in the kitchen, dining room, pantry, warehouse and with receiving donations. Support from community partners such as Allied Energy ensures our daily operations run more efficiently.For information on becoming a corporate or business community partner, contact Development Director Jill Gwydir-Govel... View Article
Thank you to NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy
September 21, 2022
Thank you to NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy for helping our financially-insecure community members look their best at work or when interviewing for a new job! Mrs. Murphy’s assistant was kind enough to deliver some new clothing to Director of Community Engagement Kathleen Williams. We appreciate Mrs. Murphy’s continued commitment to our neighbors in need!
Lunch Break’s Adopt-A-Family Program
September 20, 2022
Please make the holidays special for our families in need through Lunch Break’s Adopt-A-Family Program. It’s the official launch of the Adopt-A-Family Program, and Lunch Break needs your help in providing holiday meals for families and individuals struggling with financial instability, unemployment, underemployment and homelessness, as well as for the senior citizens and veterans on fixed incomes, those with disabilities... View Article
Please support Monmouth County Meets the Needs Clothing Drive
September 17, 2022
Please support Monmouth County Meets the Needs Clothing Drive by donating gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, including coats, winter accessories and shoes, through Saturday, Sept. 24th at Lunch Break, 121 Drs James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. Consult flyer for drop-off days and times.
Clara’s Closet Monthly Giveaway
September 16, 2022
Saturday, Sep. 17th from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (weather-permitting) at St. Thomas Episcopal Church (26 Sunset Ave., Red Bank). Browse through our racks of sweaters, coats and wool accessories for the chilly months ahead. As always, there’s never a charge and masks are required. Please bring your own tote bags.
Junior Chef Diamond Presents Corn Strata
September 16, 2022
Junior Chef Diamond demonstrates a delicious way to incorporate the remainder of the fresh corn harvest into a tasty treat — Corn Strata.For more on our Children’s Cooking Class, click here. To view the video on our YouTube Channel Lunch Break NJ, click here.
Thank You Valentino Family/Kids Give for Sponsoring a Backpack Drive
September 16, 2022
Thank you to the Valentino family/Kids Give for sponsoring a backpack drive for our children in need of school supplies. We appreciate the generosity of groups such as the Valentino family and Kids Give for organizing a neighborhood/school drive on behalf of our financially-insecure families. Special thanks to all who donated, as well as Nicholas & Justin Valentino; Brendan Donnelly;... View Article
Family Promise Monthly Success Stories
September 15, 2022
Family Promise Monthly Success Stories 4 families placed in permanent housing: 1 family claimed new apartment1 family secured a 3-bedroom apartment with five months’ saved rent 1 family secured a 3-bedroom apartment with two months’ saved rent 1 client saved enough rent money and found her own housing
Thank you OceanFirst Foundation
September 15, 2022
Lunch Break is the grateful recipient of a 2022 Major Grant from OceanFirst Foundation to support our Capital Campaign and general operations. We rely on the generosity of corporate community partners such as OceanFirst to help sustain operations to meet our increasing demand. Thank you OceanFirst!
Calling All Future Chefs!
September 14, 2022
“Look Who’s Cooking” Tuesday sessions for children ages 5-12 will resume with a three-part virtual “Back to School” series beginning Sept. 20th, with subsequent sessions on Oct. 18th and Nov. 15th, all at 5 p.m. If you have a child who enjoys cooking, please consider enrolling them in this worthwhile program under the supervision of renowned Chef Tracy Turi and... View Article