Annual Gala
October 15, 2026

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

Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships

Become a changemaker, purchase a ticket, sponsorship or make a donation to help support this event.

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Sponsorship Form

Downloading our opportunity form is another way to get started with sponsorships, underwriting opportunities, digital ad journals, and tributes.

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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

This year’s gala them is “The Power of We” referring to the idea that collective effort and shared responsibility creates stronger, more effective support systems than individuals working alone.

Working together, Lunch Break, community members, staff, volunteers and partner organizations can address local needs, solve problems and uplift one another.

WE become more inclusive, resilient and capable of creating meaningful, lasting impact for the community we serve.

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

Event Information

October 15, 2026 | 6:30 – 10:00 PM

Location: Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury

Address: 1 Obre Pl, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

Attire: Cocktail attire featuring Lunch Break Colors – Dark blue, light blue, red, green, orange and purple

Ad Journal

Due Date: No later than Thurs., Oct. 01

When you purchase a full, 1/2 page or 1/4 page ad it will appear in our Digital Ad Journal on the night of the gala and our website for an entire year. With your purchase, you will receive a digital advertisement which plays on a looping video the evening of the gala.