Help For Today | Hope For Tomorrow

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

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Get Help

We serve everyone with dignity and compassion!

We serve everyone with
dignity and compassion!

Give Support

We are grateful for the ways you support us!

We are grateful for the
ways you support us!

Volunteer Now

Learn the many ways you can lend a hand!

Learn the many ways
you can lend a hand!

Growing Impact

In 2025, Lunch Break met an unprecedented rise in community needs with compassion and action.

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Meals served in the Community Kitchen (5.6% increase over 2024)

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Food pick ups at Your Choice Pantry (21.85% increase over 2024)

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Visits to Clara’s Closet (42.22% increase over 2024)

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Volunteer hours from 2,350 amazing people (18.96% increase over 2024)

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

What’s Happening

Spotlight Event

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

Annual Community Picnic & Backpack Giveaway

August 15 | 9 AM – 2:30 PM

Join us for a day of community fellowship!

Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Group of Volunteers

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