That first link does not work any more. Try this one:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organiz...
The other thing about what you explained is that you are not paying more for the meals than the out of pocket amount you paid---so no extra actual money was paid for the meals---you did not really "donate" anything--you just did not use up your whole allowance--which was for more than you really paid.
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