Lunch Break Inc

“The executive director has a familial relationship with the program director”

“The 990 has been reviewed by the board prior to filing”

“The governance committee of the board of trustees reviews and monitors compliance with the conflicts of interest policy on an annual basis and as issues arise.”

“The board evaluates the executive director annually. Compensation is determined based upon performance, budget and data obtained from comparable nonprofit organizations.”

“The organization makes information available for public inspection upon written request”

“Lunch break has experienced an unprecedented demand for food from our client choice pantry since the pandemic took hold. The number of food pantry pick-ups increased by 111% compared to 2019. Because of this increase, our food budget for the pantry was exceeded by 99% and the non-food supplies budget was exceeded by 464%. In 2020 the pantry saw 21,737 grocery pickups. Roughly 3,853 families were served. Soup kitchen and meal services: in keeping with our mission of caring for the health and safety of our community in light of the covid-19 virus, especially our most vulnerable population, lunch break modified certain procedures for its nutrition programs and social services, since march 16th, 2020. No one is turned away from the soup kitchen and breakfast and lunch grab-and-go meals are served free of charge, six days a week. Grab-and-go community dinners are served once a week, on fridays. In 2020, more than 88,000 grab-and-go meals were served. Homebound meal delivery increased in 2020. There were 12,677 deliveries to the homebound, including at-risk communities.”

“While the pandemic was a challenge, the team tackled it head on, by modifying one-on-one coaching sessions to a virtual format. In 2020, the monthly average was 81 participants. Forty-five participants were placed in jobs and there were 217 referrals to other agencies and 1,413 coaching sessions. Also benefiting from the virtual format, english as a second language (esl) classes saw an increase in participants. Previous to the pandemic, three in-person classes were held on monday nights at the life skills center. Once social-distancing protocols were mandated, the classes began meeting virtually using zoom to connect with students. This format made it easier for those with child care and transportation issues to participate. Prior to that, it was an obstacle. The program also partnered with the monmouth day care center, offering esl classes to parents. This resulted in additional sessions on tuesdays via zoom. In addition, the life skills program team put together a curriculum of zoom classes featuring advice from experts in financial, wellness, job skills and technical fields.”

“Expenditures for food and food supplies reported on part ix line 24a include $2,053,887 of donated food and supplies.”

“The audit committee assumes responsibility and oversight for the annual audit. This process has not changed in the current year.”