Corporate & Foundation Giving —
Partner with Student LunchBox in Los Angeles
3 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. Student LunchBox is a Candid Platinum-rated 501(c)3 nonprofit (EIN: 85-2482031), recognized by the Annenberg Foundation, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, LA Dodgers Foundation, Comcast NBCUniversal, and many more incredible partners.
Student LunchBox Impact — Key Facts and Figures
17
17 partner colleges are currently engaged in our network, strengthening campus-based distribution and student support efforts.
2,738,474
Pounds of food recovered year to date.
395,129
$395,000+ worth of essential goods—including clothing, toiletries, hygiene kits, technology, and more—distributed to support students beyond food.
209.3
209.3 million gallons of water saved. Equivalent to 317 Olympic swimming pools, a testament to the organization's sustainability efforts
8,000+
Over 8,000+ monthly visits across our campus network.
2,282,061
Meals served
1,463.38
1,463.38 metric tons of CO₂e emissions were prevented through our food recovery efforts. Equivalent to 3.72million 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 Leading Organizations Partner with Student LunchBox
1
Measurable Impact
We track every pound of food distributed, every student served, and every campus reached. Partners receive annual 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.
Corporate Partnership & Sponsorship Levels
Level
Annual Investment
What it funds
Recognition
🌱 The Vitality Lead
$5,000 – $14,999
Delivers 23,500 meals and $8,900 in essential goods to students.
Permanent Website logo placement
Social Media recognition
Thanksgiving newsletter recognition
🌿 The Degree Defender
$15,000 – $29,000
Delivers 70,500 meals and $26,700 in essentials across 17 campuses.
All Vitality Lead benefits
Website (s) editorial article
Social media video branding
Printed event banner recognition
🌳 The Academic Anchor
$30,000 – $49,000
Delivers 141,000 meals and $53,400 in essentials — one full semester.
All Degree Defender benefits
50-employee custom merchandise
AP and other news press release
⭐ The Founding Partner
$50,000 +
Zero-Hunger Resilience Fund:
Delivers 235,000+ meals and $89,000+ in essential goods — sustaining all 17 Los Angeles campuses through a complete academic year of weekly food distributions and basic needs support.
All Academic Anchor benefits
HQ Donor Plaque