Volunteer Spotlight: Doximity
December 17, 2021
Thank you to our community partners Doximity for spending the day volunteering in various departments throughout Lunch Break’s facility. Our kitchen crew and Client Choice pantry staff really appreciate the extra hands to help lighten the load during this busy holiday season.
Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Costa
December 3, 2021
Meet Barbara Costa, a volunteer in Lunch Break NJ’s busy donor office. Barbara helps to log donations and process receipts for our generous donors. The office is almost always bustling — people coming and going — so an organized multitasking volunteer like Barbara has much to do during her shift. Thank you to Barbara and our 2,000-plus volunteers for all... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie
November 19, 2021
Lunch Break Welcome Desk volunteer Debbie recently returned from a hiatus to her post at the front desk, answering phones and assisting staff and volunteers. We are happy to welcome Debbie back, and as always, are grateful for all the help we received from our front-line team who assisted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as for... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Haugenes
November 12, 2021
Meet Sue Haugenes, a longtime Lunch Break volunteer who has helped clients select clothes and business attire in Clara’s Closet. In addition to providing clients with access to food security and social services, Lunch Break helps to raise their self-esteem by offering stylish clothing to help them look and feel their best. We receive many wonderful gently-used and new fashions... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Turner
November 5, 2021
Karen Turner, a fairly new volunteer to Lunch Break, has somewhat of a history with our resource center. Karen became acquainted with us after losing her home during Hurricane Sandy. She received much needed assistance at this time in her life and because of YOUR generosity, Karen wanted to give back to the community which had helped her through such... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly Supp and her Cheerleading Squad
October 29, 2021
Three cheers for Kelly Supp, Red Bank Catholic High School Varsity Cheerleading Coach and her squad! These lovely ladies stopped by to haunt the halls of our building with spooktacular decorations for Halloween. Throughout the seasons, Kelly and the cheerleaders have been adorning the Lunch Break dining room with festive displays. Thanks again, ladies! We’ll see you next holiday!
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Jones
September 24, 2021
Meet Alex Jones, a volunteer for our Life Skills Center and Client Choice pantry. Alex enjoys dividing her time between the two important programs, assisting clients with their basic needs, as well as offering employment and skills training guidance for Life Skills participants. You could say she is helping clients full circle — from groceries to achieving their independence. To... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Stevens
September 10, 2021
Meet Judy Stevens, who is part of our Client Choice pantry volunteer team. Judy finds her work with the pantry extremely rewarding and looks forward to interacting with clients and volunteers as well as helping to fulfill grocery needs. To see Judy in action, check out our Lunch Break NJ You Tube Channel.