And so this program actually plays perfectly into that,” said Tracey Stewart, the founder and president of the Hockhockson Farm Foundation. Lunch Break’s pantry serves more than 10,000 people a year.

Jon Stewart Eyes Colts Neck for Animal Sanctuary. In 2017, they began to work with Laurino to donate shares of freshly grown food to families in need. Process Ruffles Some Feathers in Colts Neck Farmer Bobby Laurino, whose family has grown food in Monmouth County for 70 years,  has run a community-supported agriculture program at his Colts Neck stand for the past three years. Rather than receive set shares per family, clients will have the opportunity to shop and choose what produce they like, a decision that executive director Gwendolyn Love said reflects Lunch Break’s mission. COLTS NECK – The Monmouth County Agriculture Development Board has unanimously approved a proposal by entertainer... By Joseph Sapia She can be reached at ebrockway@gannettnj.com or 732-643-4264. COLTS NECK - Local families in need can now add donated fruits and vegetables to their diet, courtesy of a program run by a third-generation farmer, a comedian and his wife, and the Red Bank nonprofit food program Lunch Break. Hockhockson Farm Foundation A Nj Nonprofit Corporation is a New Jersey Domestic Non-Profit Corporation filed on September 1, 2018. Shares can be purchased and then donated as wholes for $499 or as portions that range from $50 to $249. "What we want to be able to do is build education around how to eat healthy and then how to enjoy those things.”, More: Jon Stewart's farm sanctuary gets OK. “It was three groups that really do a lot, so it was perfect.”, More: A day in the life of a family farmer. Lunch Break has been coordinating with a nutritionist at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank to help people track their health over time, and hopes for more programs like cooking classes to teach about the many uses of fresh produce. The Stewarts were early participants in Laurino’s program. Hockhockson Farm Foundation plans to develop recipes in both English and Spanish to encourage people to use fresh fruits and vegetables in creative ways, Stewart said. COLTS NECK – Entertainer Jon Stewart and his wife, Tracey, are now the owners of the historic Hockhockson Farm,... By Joseph Sapia COLTS NECK – Two legal appeals have been filed with the state Dept. This new initiative, called the Caring Sharing Agriculture program, will allow people to donate shares of fruits and vegetables grown at Laurino Farms to Lunch Break to provide fresh produce for families in need. Hockhockson Farm Foundation, an organization founded by the Stewarts that owns 45 acres of land in Colts Neck and operates a sanctuary for rescued farm animals, has launched a collaborative program with Laurino Farms and the Red Bank-based nonprofit Lunch Break. The company's File Number is listed as 0450310243. “That’s a big deal, when people are able to come in and shop for themselves,” Love said. Lunch Break saved this Long Branch mom; now she helps them, Free prom dresses, suits: Hundreds of teens get decked out by Red Bank nonprofit Lunch Break, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy.

“You’ve got Hockhockson, all the great things they do with animals and now with veggies, and of course with Lunch Break, helping all the people in need,” Laurino said. This new program will offer opportunities to introduce people to healthier produce options and to educate on how they can be used, Lunch Break director of operations Armida Caldwell said. The organization accepts donations and works with other groups and food banks to fill the pantry, but many donations are processed or boxed food, and filling the shelves with fresh produce is costly — more than $1,000 a week. It’s expensive. March 31, 2016. At Laurino's stand off Route 537, Laurino sells everything from squash and tomatoes to kale and peppers, some of which will be donated to the Lunch Break through the CSA shares. linktr.ee/HockhocksonFarm Each share is “100 percent Jersey,” Laurino said. At Hockhockson Farm Foundation, we are growing kindness. COLTS NECK – Entertainer Jon Stewart and his wife, Tracey, began their application before the township Planning Board to develop a Route... Story and photos by Joseph Sapia 64K likes. Once harvested, the produce will be sent to Lunch Break, where it will fill the shelves of the organization’s client-choice pantry. Read more about the felines » Ella Brockway is an Asbury Park Press intern from Shrewsbury who studies journalism at Northwestern University. Unlike some CSA programs, which distribute only greens like lettuce and kale, the shares distributed from Laurino’s CSA include an array of fruits and vegetables, like tomatoes, peaches, squash, eggplant, string beans and corn. “Instead of just saying, ‘Here’s your basket, here’s your share,’ you can go in and select. “We are really trying to get people to consider a whole-foods, plant-based diet. COLTS NECK – Jon and Tracey Stewart had been aiming to open a proposed sanctuary-education center at the historic Hockhockson Farm, on... By Joseph Sapia Laurino leases land on the Hockhockson Farm property, which is owned by Jon Stewart, former host of Comedy Central's “The Daily Show,” and his wife, Tracey. The model allows consumers to pay local farmers seed money for their crops, and in turn, they receive a share of that farmer’s harvest at discounted prices throughout the season. “To be able to provide something to enhance their life, to enhance their health, is a really big deal.”. “A lot of people, especially our clients, cannot afford the produce. It provides the dignity and compassion and respect that we use as our standard here at Lunch Break.”. Luckily for us all when we purchased Hockhockson Farm we got more than we paid for. Their efforts were so well-received that this summer, they decided to make it an option for others. Hockhockson Farm Foundation. The partnership between Hockhockson, Laurino Farms and Lunch Break was a “perfect marriage,” Stewart said. More: Lunch Break saved this Long Branch mom; now she helps them, More: Free prom dresses, suits: Hundreds of teens get decked out by Red Bank nonprofit Lunch Break. By Joseph Sapia While many individuals and businesses struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember that food... By Joseph Sapia COLTS NECK – Entertainer Jon Stewart and his wife, Tracey, have moved closer to turning the historic Hockhockson Farm on Route 537... © Copyright © 2020 TWO RIVER TIMES | Proudly Made by, Food Pantries Adjust To Increased Demands In Pandemic, Stewarts’ Animal Sanctuary Proposal Envisioned for 2018, Jon and Tracey Stewart Take Ownership of Colts Neck Farm, Colts Neck and The Stewarts Work To Find Common Ground, Jon Stewart's Farm Sanctuary Approved By County, Stewarts’ Farm Sanctuary Proposal Takes Seed, Jon Stewart Eyes Colts Neck for Animal Sanctuary, Hundreds Turn Out for Red Bank March for Justice, Peaceful Protest for George Floyd, Black Lives Matter. Hockhockson Farm Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting healthy, sustainable, & kind living. By Allison Perrine Their names are Dr. White Pants, Missy Gray, Greg, Tetley, Ernie, Queen Frostine, Steely Dan, Smith, Fleetwood Mac, Kaleidoscope, Marguerite, Malcolm, Mama Aspen, Helen, Hall, and Oates. “Some people just don’t have access to those healthy choices in the first place," Stewart said. Hockhockson Farm Foundation, an organization founded by the Stewarts that owns 45 acres of land in Colts Neck and operates a sanctuary for rescued farm animals, has launched a … Dedicated to promoting healthy, sustainable, & kind living. They’re already coming here for the basic necessities, not just food, but clothing and diapers and things like that,” Love said. Hockhockson Farm Foundation A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting healthy, sustainable, & kind living. By Joseph Sapia COLTS NECK – Entertainer Jon Stewart and his wife, Tracey, have moved closer to turning the historic Hockhockson Farm on Route 537... EDITOR PICKS. Donations toward the CSA program must be placed by July 16. Stay with APP.com for the latest news, sports and entertainment at the Jersey Shore, and consider a subscription to make sure you don't miss a thing!