Photos by Patrick Olivero
RED BANK – Lunch Break, the community organization that freely provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond, held its annual picnic and backpack giveaway Aug. 17 at Count Basie Field.
Although the day started out with darkened skies and spots of rain, it quickly improved and residents came out to enjoy the many fun activities and food Lunch Break had available free of charge. A softball tournament was one of the highlights of the day, as teams from several nearby businesses assembled to compete for the champion’s trophy. The crowd also enjoyed live music while eating cheeseburgers, hot dogs and more.
Over 40 volunteers and staff were on hand manning the grill, games, activities and handing out approximately 270 backpacks to families who had registered earlier in the summer.
