I love to use these boxes for Operation Christmas Child.we pack many items a child would need and enjoy in these boxes. They are then shipped to one of over 100 countries to a child who may not have ever received a gift in their life. We have participated in this project for over fifteen years now. These boxes are the most durable out of all the boxes I have seen! We love using these sterilite plastic boxes as the child receiving the shoebox might be able to help their family by being able to store their food in it or they may be able to carry clean water in it!