A Special Thanks to Ava and Gia Patton
May 3, 2023
A special thank-you to Ava and Gia Patton for organizing a neighborhood food drive in support of our food-insecure neighbors. These students are Hunger Heroes, helping us in our efforts to break the cycle of poverty and hunger in our community. Because of their contributions, our Client Choice Pantry shelves remain stocked to serve the increase in demand.
Monmouth ACTS
May 3, 2023
Our community partner Monmouth ACTS, a network of Monmouth County Human Service employees and non-profit leaders, is available to residents who are seeking access to public and private services. To learn more about how Monmouth ACTS can be of assistance, click here.
Stay Tuned to Our Healthy Together Initiative
May 2, 2023
Lunch Break has made a commitment to clients’ health by adopting a new nutrition policy and creating our Healthy Together Initiative! The overarching goal of our new nutrition policy is to increase our clients’ access to nutritious foods and beverages such as fruits, vegetables and beans, whole grains and water. We also are developing new programming under the Healthy Together... View Article
A Big Thanks to All our volunteers
May 1, 2023
To all of our amazing volunteers, we can’t thank you enough for your selfless service on behalf of our community members in need. Your compassion and dedication to our mission are unparalleled. National Volunteer Week may be an official recognition of service, but at Lunch Break, we honor our volunteers 365 days a year!
Wellness Warrior – Dr. Carol Penn
April 28, 2023
Today’s Wellness Warrior is Dr. Carol Penn Dr. Carol Penn is a true champion of healthful living and we are grateful to have her on our Board. She is a dual Board Certified Physician (in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine), Master Meditation and Movement Coach and Global Speaker, who brings more than 40 years of experience and expertise in Mind... View Article
A Special Thanks to Foodstock NJ
April 27, 2023
A special thank you to community partner Foodstock NJ, a grass-roots community effort founded in 2010, for the generous contribution toward our efforts to break the cycle of poverty and hunger in Monmouth County and beyond. Each year, Foodstock NJ continues to support our mission — its dedicated volunteers understanding the needs in our community and responding with generous donations.... View Article
Thank You to These Special Volunteers Who Made Clara’s Closet Possible
April 27, 2023
We couldn’t provide the expert style advice for Clara’s Closet clothing boutique “shoppers” if it weren’t for our dedicated volunteers. These ladies and gentlemen sort through hundreds of donations from our generous community members, keep track of inventory and assemble the clothing displays in our boutique. Where else can you get such expert service and great fashions, free of charge?... View Article
You’re Today’s Wellness Warriors
April 26, 2023
Today’s Wellness Warriors are OUR CLIENTS When the Lunch Break Nutrition Committee began formulating a comprehensive Nutrition Initiative with a goal to increase the procurement of nutrient-dense foods and reduce/eliminate those high in calories and low in nutrients, there were many who expressed concern that clients may be confused, or would miss most of the goodies. Rather than assess our... View Article
Night Without A Bed
April 25, 2023
Lunch Break thanks its corporate and community partners for sponsoring our upcoming Night Without A Bed awareness and youth fundraising event. Together we are providing an opportunity for our students to learn about the plight of families and children who are experiencing homelessness every night. In addition to awareness, Night Without A Bed raises much needed funds to support program... View Article
2023 Prom Giveaway
April 25, 2023
Thank you for supporting our annual Prom Giveaway! Because of your kindness, many young women and men will be dressed to the nines for their prom or formal. We couldn’t do what we do without your overwhelming generosity!