Mission: As a caring community, Lunch Break freely provides food, clothing, life skills, and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond. Vision: We envision a world where every human being has a healthy meal, a warm home, an open heart, and the resources to achieve one’s unique potential. Values: We serve everyone with compassion and dignity.

Open to Monmouth and Ocean County residents

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Services provided

• Food Services (Community Kitchen & Food Pantry)
• Clothing Assistance
• Housing
• Life Skills
• Youth Services
• Health & Wellness
   

Hours of operation

Your Choice Pantry hours:

• Monday: 10am - 2:45pm
• Tuesday: 10am - 2:45pm
• Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
• Thursday: 10am - 2:45pm
• Friday: 10am - 2:45pm
• Saturday: 9am - 12pm
• Sunday: Closed

Community Kitchen Hours

• Hot Breakfast
  • Monday - Friday: ?8am - 10:30am
  • Saturday: 8am - 11am
  • Sunday: Closed
• Lunch
  • Monday - Friday: 11am - 1pm
  • Saturday: Bagged Lunch: 10am - 12pm
  • Sunday: Closed
• Community Dinner
  • Friday: 6pm - 8pm

Clara's Closet Clothing Hours

• Red Bank Clara's Closet
  • Monday: 10am - 1pm
  • Tuesday: 10am - 1pm
  • Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 10am - 1pm
  • Friday: 10am - 1pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 12pm
  • Sunday: Closed
• Brookdale Clara's Closet (Spring/Fall Semesters)
  • Tuesday: 10am - 1pm
  • Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 10am - 1pm

Family Promise of Monmouth County (Housing) Hours

• Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm

Annual Seasonal Programs

• Community Picnic & Softball Classic
• Back to School: Provides backpacks and school supplies at our Annual Community Picnic- first come, first served. Children must be present to receive a backpack.
• Holiday Toy Program: New toys and clothing program for winter holidays. Registration required. Check our website for details. 
• Annual Prom Dress Giveaway
• Thanksgiving Feast
• Holiday Brunch

Volunteer opportunities available

Contact information:

• Program Address- 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd, Red Bank, NJ 07701
• Program Phone number- 732.747.8577
• Program Fax number- 732.383.8032
• Program Email address- [email protected]

Eligibility	No criteria is requested for the lunch, breakfast, or clothing. The pantry requires identification with current address.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Homeless Prevention Housing / Shelter Supportive Housing Community Community Education Community Service Education Adult Education / Literacy English as a Second Language (ESL) Professional Education / Training Employment / Training Job Search Job Training Life Skills Training Vocational Training Seasonal Programs Back to School / Backpack Program Community Garden / Farmers Markets Holidays Thanksgiving
Payment Options	Free
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Monmouth County Ocean County

Last Updated: 06/17/24