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 Melia Owens at mowens@lunchbreak.org or 732-747-8577 ext. 3022.
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
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 Distribution
Our holiday toy distribution program provides toys/ gifts to children ages newborn- 17 years old. Registration occurs in October for clients. Clients must provide Proof of ID, Proof of address, school enrollment letter, & original birth certificates during registration.
Food for Thought: Male Mentorship Program
A program designed to connect socio-economically disadvantaged youth with community leaders through the art of culinary training. The participants will build life-long relationships with the goal of producing positive, productive, contributing members of society. Each mentee/mentor will be exposed to a variety of activities including, but not limited to, culinary arts training, open forums and personal discussions about youth centered issues. Contact Program Director, Sharda Jetwani at 732.747.8577 ext 3011.