Jon Stewart to Host Lunch Break Fall Gala

FEATURED PHOTO: Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart with members of the Male Mentorship Program. | CREDIT: Lunch Break

Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart will emcee Lunch Break’s annual Fall Gala on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Stillwell Stables, located at 117 Muhlenbrink Road in Colts Neck. This year’s honorees include such philanthropic community leaders as Carol Stillwell, President and CEO of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., Norma Todd Service Award; Lunch Break Board President John Klein and his wife, Robin, Heart to Hand Award; and Guttenplan’s Frozen Dough, A Child’s Place School, Lincroft, and Abe and Linda Littenberg, Corporate Platinum Partner Award.

“We are looking forward to this year’s Gala with great excitement,” says Executive Director Gwendolyn Love. “We are thrilled to have Jon Stewart as our host and grateful to Carol Stillwell for providing the gorgeous fall backdrop of Stillwell Stables. I couldn’t be prouder of our honorees, who exemplify Lunch Break’s mission in their lives and work every day.”

The evening, which takes place from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m., will feature dinner, dancing, raffles and auctions. Tickets are $350 per person. Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break’s mission of providing food, clothing, fellowship and life skills to those struggling with financial burdens in Monmouth County and beyond. Lunch Break accepts donations online at lunchbreak.org or at its headquarters, 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd. in Red Bank.