Help For Today | Hope For Tomorrow

Lunch Break freely serves those in need in Monmouth County and beyond.

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We serve everyone with dignity and compassion!

We serve everyone with
dignity and compassion!

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We are grateful for the ways you support us!

We are grateful for the
ways you support us!

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Learn the many ways you can lend a hand!

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you can lend a hand!

Growing Impact

In 2024, Lunch Break met an unprecedented rise in community needs with compassion and action.

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Meals served in the Community Kitchen (38% increase over 2023)

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Visits to the Your Choice Pantry (65% increase over 2023)

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Visits to Clara’s Closet (105% increase over 2023)

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Volunteer hours from 2,350 amazing people (94% increase over 2023)

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Families assisted with Shelter, Prevention, Diversion and Referral Services by Lunch Break’s Family Promise

What’s Happening

  • Yoga At Lunch Break

    Lunch Break in Motion

    JULY 2025

    Join us for Lunch Break in Motion events this month: Yoga, Stretch Therapy, and Line Dancing. Refresh, recharge, and enjoy fun ways to get moving with us!

  • Cheese the Day for Lunch Break

    SEPT 18 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM

    Learn the art of building a beautiful charcuterie board with step-by-step guidance from Taste & Technique. Enjoy light bites, good company & leave with your own custom board to take home.

  • Community Dinner

    Community Dinner

    FRI. NIGHTS  | 6 – 8 PM

    Enjoy a three-course meal every Friday night at Lunch Break’s Community Kitchen with fun activities like bingo, karaoke, poetry slams & more!

Upcoming Events

Exciting things are always happening at Lunch Break. Join us at an upcoming event!

Annual Community Picnic
and Softball Classic

A yearly summer celebration that brings the Lunch Break Community together to enjoy the day at Red Bank’s Count Basie Fields

August 16 | 9 AM – 2:30 PM

Volunteer Opportunities

Group of Volunteers

Our volunteers — corporate, business sponsors, families and individuals — are the backbone of our organization.

We achieve our mission because of the dedication of those who so generously help. To learn more about volunteering and community service opportunities.

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Please join us at @thedublinhouse for a night of amazing live music! This event will benefit Lunch Break’s essential community programs & services. Included is a 50/50 raffle and gift baskets. 📆 Thurs., Sept. 07 ⏰ 7:30 PM 📍 Dublin House - 30 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ #LiveMusic #RedBank #LunchBreakNJ @redbank_nj @redbankvisitorscenter @redbankgreen
We’re grateful for the continued support of Amboy Bank and The Amboy Foundation, long-time champions of Lunch Break’s mission. 🙌 Their recent $10,000 grant will directly support our food pantry operations, helping us provide essential groceries to individuals and families facing food insecurity. 💙 📸 ➡️ Pictured: Jennifer Fletcher, Vice President and Retail Sales Manager of Amboy Bank,and Eric Bunch, Branch Manager at Amboy Bank in Red Bank. To learn more about them, please visit - amboybank.com #CommunitySupport #FoodInsecurity #LunchBreakNJ #AmboyBank #GivingBack #RedBankNJ #EndHunger
WEEK OF JULY 21ST: Check out what we’re cooking this week! LUNCH BREAK COMMUNITY KITCHEN WEEKLY MENU 🍽️ 📅 MON., JULY 21 ENTREE - 🍝 Beefaroni, Steamed Broccoli SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Tortellini 📅 TUES., JULY 22 ENTREE - 🍛 Pork Katsu, White Rice, Steamed Carrots SALAD - 🥗 Asian Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Breaded Fish 📅 WED., JULY 23 ENTREE - 🍝 Sausage and Peppers, Penne, Steamed Veggies SALAD - 🥗 Tuna Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Roast Chicken 📅 THURS., JULY 24 ENTREE - 🍔 Burgers, Potato Wedges, Steamed Corn SALAD - 🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad SPECIAL - 🌟 Pulled Pork Sandwich 📅 FRI., JULY 25 SALAD - 🥗 Make your own salad! 📅 SAT., JULY 26 HOT BREAKFAST - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM BAGGED LUNCH - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM HOT MEALS & DINING ROOM SERVICES 📍 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank, NJ 📆 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 AM TO 1 PM 🍳 BREAKFAST: 8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM 🥗 LUNCH: 11 AM TO 1 PM 🛍️ TO-GO MEALS: 12:30 PM to 1 PM 📆 FRIDAY COMMUNITY DINNER: 6 PM TO 8 PM 📆 SATURDAY HOT BREAKFAST: 9 AM - 11 AM 📆 SATURDAY BAGGED LUNCH: 10 AM - 12 PM Please Note: Doors open a half hour before breakfast service. #lunchbreaknj #foodpantry #foodservice
A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Community Garden Partners! 🌱 Lunch Break’s Project Citizen Gardener program is thriving thanks to the generous hearts and green thumbs of our local garden heroes! 💚 These community gardens have helped take the program to new heights, providing copious amounts of fresh, nourishing produce for our Your Choice Pantry and empowering families with healthy options all season long. 👏 With gratitude, we recognize: 🌼 Our Local Community Gardens: * Fair Haven * Oceanport * Little Silver * Holmdel * Long Branch * @cousinsgardennj * St. John's Episcopal Church, Little Silver * Stavola Garden, Pennington (30 acres!) * Glenn Garden, Rumson * St. Anselm's Catholic Church, Tinton Falls #ProjectCitizenGardener #LunchBreakNJ #CommunitySupport #FoodJustice #YourChoicePantry @fullsunprojects