Avery Dennison, FASTSIGNS Help Rewrap Ohio School’s ‘Lunch Box’ Trailer
Avery Dennison & FASTSIGNS donated materials & labor to repair a wind-damaged vehicle wrap on a Painesville, Ohio, meal delivery trailer…
The “Lunch Box” is a 30-foot trailer that delivers free meals to children throughout Painesville, Ohio, which is located 30 miles east of Cleveland. Because 38% of Painesville’s children live in households beneath the poverty threshold, many qualify for free and reduced-cost cafeteria meals during the school year. During summer break, the “Lunch Box” is often their only opportunity to get a balanced, nutritious meal each day, company officials said in a press release.
A Damaged ‘Lunch Box’ & the Repair Effort
Featuring a custom, colorful vinyl wrap that was donated by Avery Dennison, the “Lunch Box” typically serves up to 10,000 free lunches each summer. However, the vehicle experienced severe wind damage in 2025: The awning was ripped away, and the trailer’s body panels and vinyl wrap were damaged. Initial repair estimates were higher than the district could afford.
“We had conversations that if we couldn’t get support to cover the cost of these repairs, maybe we wouldn’t be able to run the ‘Lunch Box’ as we had for the previous nine summers,” says Michelle Papic, director of nutrition services, Painesville City Local Schools.
Avery Dennison immediately volunteered to donate vinyl materials to re-wrap the entire trailer. Wolf Designs of Painesville, which created the artwork for the original wrap, also reprised its role. Students at Auburn Career Center, a local vocational school, helped with the trailer repairs. And FASTSIGNS of Mentor, Ohio, printed and installed the vinyl.
“It had to look awesome when it was done,” said Kim Hoffman, franchise owner, FASTSIGNS of Mentor. “I believe that was Michelle’s only requirement.”
Materials & Installation Details
FASTSIGNS printed the “Lunch Box” wrap on Avery Dennison MPI 1105 Easy Apply RS Supercast Digital Wrapping Film. The film was paired with DOL 1360Z gloss overlaminate for its additional UV and scratch protection, as well as graphic durability. With a little luck, the district ought to get another decade of service out of their wrap, the company said.
“The MPI 1105 film applies nicely,” said Hoffman. “We can slide it around to make certain the panels line up correctly. The material makes installation very easy because the adhesive doesn’t stick until you want it to. Once the panel is properly aligned, it can be tacked down before being permanently attached.”
The community teamwork had the “Lunch Box” back on the road for the summer of 2026.
“The kids were excited to see the ‘Lunch Box,’” says Papic. “It’s back to business as usual, which is what we wanted all along. We’re beyond grateful. Without the support of the community and all our partners, this would’ve been a big expense for the district. We’re grateful to have the opportunity to keep it running.”
