Food boxes are the standalone plus module because they create value outside a shared meal or fixed meeting place. A box can support households directly with healthy products, budget relief and practical certainty. It can also be linked to recipes, meal preparation and food skills, so the value continues at home.
In the food-initiative calculator, this matters because food boxes work differently from a community meal or social restaurant. The benefits mainly sit in household budget, access to healthy food and practical support. As a plus module, the box can strengthen existing initiatives without replacing their social function.