Little Silver ‘Turkey Run’ raises record funds for Lunch Break

This past November, the Little Silver Business & Professional Association raised over $900 to benefit Lunch Break with its annual Turkey Run. According to LSBPA president Lori Saybolt, it was their biggest fundraiser for the program yet.

"People love to give money [to the Turkey Run] because it benefits something close to home," says LSBPA board member Liz Gearon, who coordinated the association's involvement in the program with event planner Erica Melone.

The Turkey Run, now in its third year, helps provide needy families in the area with Thanksgiving dinner. The Little Silver PTO collects turkeys with the LSBPA, who provide money for trimmings and more. Local businesses participate in the program by offering their customers a paper turkey they can purchase for a dollar to benefit Lunch Break.

Located in Red Bank, Lunch Break is an organization of employees, trustees and volunteers who are committed to serving the community. They offer such services as Soup Kitchens and homebound food delivery for community members in need.