Jon Stewart Will Host Charity Gala At Count Basie Center

RED BANK, NJ — Jon Stewart will guest host a gala for a local Monmouth County organization at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Oct. 15.

Organized by Lunch Break — which provides food, clothing and life skills to those in need — the gala is titled "We Rise Together: Restoring and Rebuilding Lives."

"That is exactly what Luch Break does. They do such incredible work," the comedian said in a short video. "There's gonna be incredible honorees, there's gonna be some delicious food, perhaps a little dancing."

The event will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. and will feature a dinner, dancing, entertainment, raffles and an auction of premium items. Tickets are $400 per person.

All guests must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to the event.

Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break’s mission of providing food security and social services to those struggling financially in Monmouth County and beyond.

For more information, contact Development Manager Jill Govel-Gwydir at (732-747-8577, ext. 3107 or jgwydir@lunchbreak.org.