March 10th is #NationalPackYourLunchDay, a great time to discuss all of the amazing benefits that come from packing your own lunch. Whether you’ll be snacking at school or at work, or sending your loved ones off with some homemade munchies, we’ve got branded items that will help you enjoy all the perks of packing your own lunch!

Why should I bother packing my lunch?

Bringing your own lunch to work or school may not feel like the most glamorous thing, but it can improve your life in three important ways:

1) It will help you save money. With rising inflation continuing to affect food costs, you can save a pretty penny by passing up your usual fast food lunch and prepping your food at home instead. Of course, we all know how convenient it is to pop into your local sandwich shop or fast-food joint for a quick bite on a busy workday, but making your own lunch doesn’t have to be a daunting task! To make lunch packing as painless as possible, pick out what you want to eat for your lunches at the beginning of the week, and prep your ingredients ahead of time so you can easily throw something together when you need it. Even if you’re not the type of person to do full-blown meal prep, just having some chopped veggies, sliced cheese, or whatever else ready for assembly can make regularly packing your own lunches a realistic and achievable goal.

2) It’s healthier. When you make your own lunch, you control everything that goes into it, how it is prepared, and the portion size. Restaurants often cook their food with unhealthy seed oils and other ingredients that are not just good for you. A lot of the time when you eat out, you don’t really know what’s in your food or how it was prepared. Bringing food with you can help you resist the temptation of making unhealthy fast-food purchases when hunger strikes.

3) It’s good for the environment. Packing your lunch in reusable glass or plastic containers minimizes waste. Fast-food and takeout joints rely on paper, styrofoam, and plastic packaging for their food. At best, these can be recycled; at worst, they will end up in landfills. Not to mention, restaurants often have huge portion sizes, which can contribute to unnecessary food waste. Take the trash out of the equation by packing your own lunch in a reusable container!

Gifting your employees and customers branded lunch box essentials is a great way to show that your business is committed to promoting healthy living and protecting the environment. Here are a few promo products to get your audience excited about meal prepping.

Lunch boxes/bags

If you want your food to taste as good as possible, you’re going to need a proper bag that is equipped to keep your food cool, especially if you don’t have a fridge to stash it in. Lunch bags come in all shapes and sizes, and here are some of our favorites.

The 6-Pack Cooler and Lunch Bag has ample space for all of your snacks. Its internal lining, 3-sided zipper, and carrying strap make it the perfect pack to keep your lunch, beverage, and snacks cool and secure all day long. Plus, it’s available in some fun colors like lime green, yellow, and royal blue!

The Amigo Lunch Bag is your classic, triangle-shaped lunch bag. Its compact size makes it easy to stash your lunch in your work bag while still keeping it cool and fresh.

Travel Cups

For your tea and coffee needs, the Retro Car Mug is equipped to maintain the temperature of your cold or hot beverages while you’re on the go. As for water bottles, we love the Bottle with Lock Lid for its fun color options which include colors like powder blue, pink, and wine. The Clear Spout Water Bottle is another fun one with a sporty appearance and a ton of great color options to match your brand!

Containers, etc.

Reusable containers like the Multi-Compartment Food Container and Thermal Mug will make meal preparation an absolute breeze. Both of these products are microwave-safe and come equipped with their very own utensils.

Whether you are promoting a healthy lifestyle or trying to reduce waste, promotional lunch and cooler bags are a great way to keep your brand visible in the lunchroom, at picnics, or wherever food is enjoyed.