Youth Programs

Kids Cooking Class

Currently, Lunch Break kids cooking class is hosted virtually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for kids ages 5-12 years old (advanced registration required) at 5pm via zoom. To register contact Director of Community Engagement Kathleen Williams at kwilliams@lunchbreak.org, (732) 747-8577, Ext. 3051.

Learn more about what the Kids Cooking at Lunch Break is up to with our August Newsletter.

See our recipes here of what we have already made:

• Kamani’ s Tofu Tacos
• Eden’s Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Cake
• Hailey and Mom, Keri’s, Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger
• Diamond and her Mom, Glenda’s, Pizza
• Grammy’s Swedish Apple Pie
• Kaelyn’s Beef Empanadas
• Stuffed Arepas
• Sushi Burrito
• Diamond’s Red Velvet Cupcakes
• Tristan and Laila’s Apple Cinnamon Biscuits
• Lisbeth and Grandma Norma’s Dominican Chicken and Rice
• Jelly Roll Cake
• Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
• Oreo Truffles
• Onion Jam Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup
• Chef Tyrone’s Watermelon Salsa
• Junior Chef Diamond’s Corn Strata
• Tamale Pie Skillet Supper, a quick, one-dish meal for a busy weekday, was featured in a recent virtual cooking session.
• Korean Pancakes

Alliance For Success Program

Back to School

Backpacks and school supplies program; registration occurs July.

Pre-registration requirements:

• Proof of Address
• Proof of ID
• Original Birth Certificate
• School Registration Form

Distribution is held in August at Lunch Break’s Annual Picnic.

Holiday Toy Drive

Holiday Toy Program provides toys and gift cards for registered families with children ages newborn to 17.

Holiday Toy Drive takes place annually October through late November. Donors are asked to contribute toys and gift cards for distribution to families in December.

For information, please contact Director of Community Engagement Kathleen Williams at kwilliams@lunchbreak.org, (732) 747-8577, Ext. 3051.