(Food)Box It Up!

It’s not new, but I enjoyed this whimsical little video that I unearthed while doing some research. In the same vein as Replate, FoodBox was conceived by some Parsons students as a way to get our leftovers to the hungry. Empathy and idealism over health regulations. Behold:


I get a kick out of the tin foil lining (“the patented stay fresh material”) and the indicator flag. The video is obviously made with a playful tone, so there’s no need to delve into the food safety limitations.

While I’m pretty sure the original (and only?) FoodBox is still around at 14th St. and 6th Ave., I don’t think it’s in use. I’ve heard it’s now stickered over and in disrepair. If you happen to be walking through the West Village, fill us in on its status.

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