Annual Gala

Lunch Break’s Annual Gala raises funds for essential programs and services for the residents of Monmouth County and beyond.

The Norma Todd Service Award

Dermer Dreams

The Platinum Partner Award

Benjamin & Melissa Mann, Jr.

The Heart to Hand Award

YMCA of the Jersey Shore

Thank you for joining us for our Power of We Gala! It was a truly moving evening filled with friends, business partners, community organizations and fellow nonprofits, all united by a shared commitment to making lives better in our community.

The evening was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together with compassion, generosity, and a common purpose. Every conversation, connection and show of support reflected the incredible strength of our community and the difference we can make when we work together.

At Lunch Break, we believe that meaningful change happens when people come together to lift one another up. Your presence at the gala reaffirmed that belief and reminded us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves.

We are grateful to have you as part of our community and for the role you play in helping us continue our mission. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

For further information, please contact:
Lauren Brajer
lbrajer@lunchbreak.org
732-747-8577 x3111

Event Information

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CIRCLE OF EMPOWERMENT

Komar Family Foundation

HEART OF HUMANITY

Nancy R. Karpf

Trudy & Charlie Parton

Linda & Abe Littenberg

TABLE OF COMMUNITY

FUTURE OF ACCESS

 

George & Janie Schildge

Ann Mohamadi

Bruce Rosen

Maureen Lloyd

COMMUNITY OF COMPASSION

Tom & Cathy Sivo

FSD Enterprises/Declan O’Scanlon

John Paul & Ed Nicolaides-Zipprich

Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners

Maggie Riker

Nancy Gill

UNDERWRITING – STAFF TABLE

Christine Mohrmann

UNDERWRITING – DIGITAL JOURNAL

Joe & Barbara Hollander

UNDERWRITING – DIGITAL JOURNAL

Paul & Fran Turner