Itemized deduction question -- meals for co workers

[RogueDadMD]

I periodically purchase food for my co-workers when working a shift in the ED (i.e. purchase enough pizza or whatever to let everyone on the shift have some).

I am a W2 salaried employee and itemize my return -- is the cost of these meals tax-deductible?

[jfoxcpacfp]

Coincidentally, we just discussed this very topic on another thread. Pls let me know if you need more clarification.