Community Kitchen Services
Community Kitchen Dining Room
Our newly renovated Community Kitchen is more than just a kitchen; it’s a vibrant hub that brings our neighbors together to share meals and foster a strong sense of community and mutual support. Spanning 3,460 square feet, the kitchen boasts state-of-the-art equipment, enabling us to prepare a variety of meals — from in-house dining to take-away options for homebound individuals and families in our Family Promise program.
The recently inaugurated kitchen represents a significant advancement in our capabilities to serve those in need. Its design emphasizes efficiency and volume, featuring commercial grade appliances, ample storage, and large work areas for seamless meal preparation and distribution. Adhering to the highest standards of hygiene, the kitchen is equipped with modern sanitation facilities. This facility is a testament to our dedication to providing dignified, high-quality meal assistance to our community.
But the Community Kitchen is more than a place for cooking. It’s a dynamic center for social and community-building activities, hosting events like Friday Night Community Dinners, Wellness Wednesdays, chair yoga, concerts, spoken word performances, events with partner agencies and more.
We are committed to environmentally friendly practices, using locally sourced produce and composting to repurpose food scraps. The kitchen also offers diverse volunteering opportunities, from meal preparation to event organization, all in a welcoming atmosphere.
The Community Kitchen is a lively, nurturing environment that blends culinary skills, cultural exchange, community support, and sustainability, creating a unique and enriching experience for everyone involved.
Location and Hours
The Lunch Break Community Kitchen is located at 121 Drs. James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank, NJ.
Monday – Friday 8am – 1pm (Hot Breakfast 8:30am – 10:30am, Lunch 11am – 1pm)
Saturday 8am – 12pm (Hot Breakfast 8:30am – 11am, Bagged Lunch 10am – 12pm)
Join us for Community Dinner on Friday Nights!
Fridays 6pm – 8pm in the Community Kitchen. All are welcome to a meal.
Homebound Meals
Homebound meals are provided to individuals who require food delivery due to a medical condition. Red Bank Residents ONLY. Meals are delivered Monday- Saturday. Registration is required. For more information, contact Judi Pandi at 732.747.8577 ext. 3014.
Mobile Community Garden Market
Offers fresh produce and dairy products for senior citizens.
Thanksgiving Feast & Fellowship
Thanksgiving Meal Service
11 am – 2 pm
Holiday Brunch
Holiday Brunch served 11 am – 2 pm on December 25th.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA website, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.