You prevent vandalism to these boxes the same as you prevent vandalism of anything else on the street: You really don't. Most folks won't do that sort of thing.

You prevent vandalism to these boxes the same as you prevent vandalism of anything else on the street: You really don't. Most folks won't do that sort of thing. As far as reselling items: Prevention is simple. Make a safety net, make sure folks have housing, and make sure there is medically backed addiction help out there. It won't solve all of it, but it surely raises the bar as folks won't be so desperate to rob a bunch of tiny pantries instead of a store. Other sorts of prevention just punishes people struggling, both the one selling and the one buying. Edit: Also, stores selling illegal goods should be prevented now. SUrely we have the tools if not the manpower.