Donate Prom Attire For Lunch Break Giveaway In Red Bank

RED BANK, NJ — As part of its annual Prom Drive and Giveaway, Lunch Break is again accepting formalwear donations - both for female and male students, the organization says.

Lunch Break is the social service resource center in Red Bank, providing life skills, family counseling, housing solutions and basic needs.

In past years, hundreds of students were professionally styled in gowns and tuxedos fit for a prom queen and king through the generosity of individual donors, businesses and organizations. the agency said in a news release.

This year’s giveaway will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, at the Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road in Red Bank.

Those who "never believed they’d have prom night memories are granted their wish" through the formalwear donations, the organization says.

“Lunch Break is thrilled to be able to continue the annual Prom Drive and Giveaway during our capital campaign expansion construction,” said Director of Community Engagement Kathy Williams.

“Over the years, our donors have overwhelmingly supported our efforts. I’m sure this year, we will be able to offer a wonderful selection of gowns and formal wear to students, free of charge,”
she said.

Donations, including gowns, dresses, tuxedos, ties, formal shoes, handbags and jewelry, are accepted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays through March 24 at Clara’s Closet storage location, 968 Shrewsbury Ave. (Unit 5), Shrewsbury.

“I’m extremely proud of our program team,” said Executive Director Gwendolyn Love. “Because of our incredibly generous community, the team will be ready to help our young women and men look and feel special on prom night.”

For more information, contact Fatima Carranza at fcarranza@lunchbreak.org, 732-747-8577, Ext. 3016, or Kathy Williams at kwilliams@lunchbreak.org, 732-747-8577, ext. 3051.