Way to Grow!
September 21, 2021
If it’s Tuesday, then America’s-Grow-a-Row will be delivering fresh produce for our families in need. We appreciate the organization’s generous donations and commitment to helping us in our mission to provide not only food, but healthy options for the well-being of our community members.
Thank you Navesink Dental Care For Sponsoring a Food Drive
September 20, 2021
Thank you to Navesink Dental Care for sponsoring a food drive and collecting 210 pounds of non-perishables for our families struggling with food insecurity. We appreciate the generosity!
Life Skills & Sansone Jr’s Route 66 Automall Make Miracles Happen!
September 16, 2021
Thank you to Paul Sansone Jr. for donating a vehicle to our Life Skills participant Amelica. Through Sansone Jr’s Route 66 Automall Hope for a Ride program, this hard-working woman received a reliable vehicle to help her overcome a transportation hurdle. Amelica had been walking 17 miles round trip to her place of employment. Thanks to a partnership with Sansone... View Article
Thank you Werner Family for Sponsoring a Food Drive
September 16, 2021
Thank you to the Werner Family for sponsoring a food drive and collecting more than 200 pounds of non-perishables for our neighbors struggling with food insecurity. Jackson (pictured one the center), a junior at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, is a member of the National Honor Society.
Baklava anyone?
September 15, 2021
Helena Messihi, a junior at MAST and National Honor Society applicant, is sponsoring a fundraiser for Lunch Break as part of her community service project. Proceeds from Helena’s homemade baklava, on sale at her dad’s deli Zaitooni, Mechanic Street in Red Bank, will be donated to Lunch Break for our neighbors struggling with food and financial insecurity. The baklava sale... View Article
How To Get Your Family Involved in Charitable Work
September 15, 2021
Volunteering with a charitable organization is not just good for the world, it’s good for you. The mental health benefits of altruism are well documented, and there is also evidence that it could lower blood pressure. However, getting involved in charitable work as a family can be even more rewarding, allowing you to strengthen family bonds while teaching your children... View Article
Holiday Gift Card Program
September 13, 2021
We are accepting donations for Lunch Break’s Holiday Gift Card Program from Oct. 11th-29th. Please see flyer for details. Thank you for helping to make our children’s dreams come true for the holidays!
Join us for Clara’s Closet Clothing Give-away
September 9, 2021
Join us for Clara’s Closet Clothing Give-away from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 11th at Lunch Break, 121 Drs James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. Bring your own tote bag to fill with some great fall styles! Masks are required. We also ask that you please maintain social distancing. Thank you!
Chocolate, Strawberry, Lemon, Red Velvet … Oh My!
September 8, 2021
It’s Cupcake Day at Lunch Break, a welcome to fall treat for our staff members and volunteers. Looks like Director of Operations Kevin McGee couldn’t wait to dive in to these treats from Sugarush. Let’s hope he saves some for the rest of us!
Check with Lunch Break NJ Life Skills Program #WannaWorkWednesdays
September 8, 2021
Check with the Lunch Break NJ Life Skills Program #WannaWorkWednesdays biweekly for job postings and employment information. To find out more about our Life Skills Center, please contact Life Skills Coordinator Eleanor Herdeen at eherdeen@lunchbreak.org, (732) 747-8577, Ext. 3201.This week’s job postings are sponsored by our friends at JDC Commercial Cleaning.