When the Covid-19 virus hit our area, Lunch Break immediately took action, reorganizing our services to provide safe and plentiful distribution of hot meals and groceries. Deemed an essential service, we vowed that we would not miss a meal. We also partnered with several non-profits in the area, including Interfaith Neighbors, Monmouth County SPCA, Parker Family Health Center, HabCore, Fulfill and Family and Children’s Services to provide a network of comprehensive services. We are now also offering emergency funding for those suffering economic hardship due to the virus.
Lunch Break’s dedicated Board members, staff, and volunteers are meeting the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 with quick, bold, and compassionate action with a modified schedule of “grab and go” meal service, home-bound delivery and grocery service. Since March 15th, we have distributed approximately 56% more meals and 65% more groceries than in 2019 at this same time.
We expect that this increase in need will continue into the future for an indeterminate amount of time. Lunch Break is committed to continuing these services for as long as is needed so that no child, no family, no senior, no furloughed worked, NO ONE, will go hungry. We serve and will continue to serve all with dignity, compassion and kindness.