Is Student LunchBox a registered 501(c)3?

Yes. Student LunchBox, Inc. is a fully registered California nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization. EIN: 85-2482031. All corporate donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

How does Student LunchBox measure and report impact?

We publish quarterly program reports to active corporate partners including student visit counts, pounds of food distributed, campus reach, and student survey data. Our annual report is publicly available on our website.

Can employees volunteer as a group?

Yes. We offer structured corporate volunteer days at our warehouse and campus distributions. Groups of 5-30 employees can be accommodated. Contact us to schedule a group volunteer day.

What is the minimum corporate donation or grant amount?

We welcome corporate gifts and foundation grants starting at $2,500. For smaller initial investments, our online donation portal at studentlunchbox.org/give accepts any amount.

How many college students does Student LunchBox serve?

Student LunchBox serves over 8,000 college students monthly across 17 campus communities in Los Angeles County, from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach, with 120,000+ annual student visits.

Corporate & Foundation Giving | Partner with Student LunchBox

Corporate Giving

Partner With Us to End College Hunger in Los Angeles

2 in 5 college students in Los Angeles County cannot afford balanced meals. Student LunchBox is the region's leading college-focused hunger relief organization, serving 8,000+ students monthly across 17 campuses — from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach.

When your organization partners with us, your investment goes directly to students who are choosing between college expenses and basic needs. We make it easy, transparent, and measurable.

Facts and Figures of Our Impact

17

17 partner colleges are currently engaged in our network, strengthening campus-based distribution and student support efforts

2,450,874

Pounds of food recovered year to date

386,419

386,419.00 worth of essential goods—including clothing, toiletries, hygiene kits, technology, and more—distributed to support students beyond food

160.65

164.05 million gallons of water saved. Equivalent to 248 Olympic swimming pools, a testament to the organization's sustainability efforts

8,000+

Over 8,000+ monthly visits across our campus network

2,000,004

Meals served

1,186

1,211.59 metric tons of CO2e organic waste diverted from landfills. Equivalent to 3.02 million miles driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle

200

Over 200 student staff/volunteers engaged monthly across our campus network to power operations, logistics, outreach, and impact

Why Partner with Student LunchBox

1 Measurable Impact

We track every pound of food distributed, every student served, and every campus reached. Partners receive quarterly impact reports showing exactly how their investment is performing.

2 Hyper-Local Reach

Unlike national organizations, every dollar you invest stays in Los Angeles County, supporting students at colleges your employees, customers, and community members may attend.

3 Student-Led Model

Our organization is powered by 200+ student volunteers and staff — meaning your partnership directly develops the next generation of leaders while feeding them today.

4 Full Financial Transparency

As a Candid Platinum-rated nonprofit with publicly posted financials, you can verify exactly how funds are used before, during, and after your partnership. View our financial reports →

5 Tax-Deductible

Student LunchBox is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-2482031). All corporate donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Partnership Levels Table

Level

Annual Investment

What it funds

Recognition

🌱 The Vitality Lead

$5,000 – $14,999

Fuels weekly groceries and essentials for over 200 students at one event.

Permanent Website logo placement
Social Media recognition

Thanksgiving newsletter recognition

🌿 The Degree Defender

$15,000 – $29,000

Underwrites a month-long safety net for 8,000 student participants.

All Vitality Lead benefits

Website (s) editorial article

Social media video branding

Printed event banner recognition

🌳 The Academic Anchor

$30,000 – $49,000

Fuels a semester of dignity and nutrition for over 25,000 student participants from 17 campuses.

All Degree Defender benefits
50-employee custom drinkware

AP and othee news press release

⭐ The Founding Parner

$50,000 - $75,000

Zero-Hunger Resilience Fund:

This endowmenet ensures our students from 17 campuses receive a full year of fresh produce, proteins, groceries, and other essentials, regardless of market fluctuations.

All Academic Anchor benefits

New Distribution Truck Branding

HQ Donor Plaque