Work lunch ideas that can last at room temperature?

Hi there. I need help coming up with lunch ideas for the office. I won't have access to a fridge and have never had success with lunch containers that need icepacks/prep/cleaning. So: what are some things that can be pre-made that will last for at least 5 hours at room temperature?
Thanks!

Rachel Em
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Nancy
Nancy June 9, 2024
The main idea for freshness, taste and safety is to prepare and freeze your lunch, take it out of the freezer on your way out the door and let it defrost at work.

They are mostly sandwiches and there are websites with lots of ideas - which fillings work best, which not. You can pack them cooked and ready to eat. If, by chance, you have access to a toaster or microwave, you could pack some raw ones and toast or cook them just before eating.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+freeze+lunches+for+school+or+work&oq=how+to+freeze+lunches+for+school+or+work&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigAdIBCDkyNDZqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

For dessert, you could pack individual portions of frozen fruit or cake, which can also thaw as you work your way through the morning.
 
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