Ways to Give

We couldn’t do what we do without you! Thank you for your support Your generosity and compassion make a huge difference in the lives of those in need. Here are a few way you can help support us and our community.

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Our Mission

Lunch Break's mission to serve those in need in Monmouth County and beyond is an ever-increasing one. We never charge a fee for our services, so we rely on your generosity to help our neighbors in need to get back on their feet. Throughout Lunch Break’s 41 years of service to the community, we have provided help for today by providing food, clothing and social service programs, and hope for tomorrow through services such as our mentoring and Life Skills programs. We continue to see individuals and families struggle to make ends meet, but with your support, we can make a difference. There are so many ways you can help!

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How You Can Help

Here are a few ways you can help support us and our community:

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Donate Money

Your donations go directly to where they're needed most and are crucial for us to continue offering meals and support services to those facing food insecurity.

Donate Money
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Donate Food

Because of the generosity of people like you, Lunch Break is able to serve over 5,000 meals and distribute 3,600 bags of groceries monthly.

Donate Food
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Donate Clothing

Because of the generosity of people like you, Lunch Break distributes over 1,400 bags of clothing to 13,000+ individuals in need.

Donate Clothing
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Donate General Items

At Lunch Break, we help our community members in need by providing them with more than just a meal.

Donate General Items

More Ways to Help

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Corporate and Business Support

Lunch Break invites businesses and organizations to engage its employees in meaningful and empowering opportunities from raising funds, hosting events to volunteering, just to name a few.

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Host a Third Party Fundraiser

Host an event to benefit Lunch Break! Restaurants and retail shops can sponsor a night out or a day of shopping by donating a percentage of the proceeds to our programs and services.

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Milestone Party Donations

Celebrating a Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Confirmation, Bat or Bar Mitzvah? Host an event to benefit Lunch Break!

For more information, contact Jill Gwydir at jgwydir@lunchbreak.org, 732-747-8577 x3107 for further details.