Connecting Communities: A Mobile App for Bridging Food Surplus and Hunger

Abstract

Food waste is a pressing global issue, especially when surplus edible food from restaurants, hotels, and events is discarded while millions go hungry. This project introduces an innovative digital platform that connects food donors with receivers in need, enabling real-time food availability posts along with location, type, and quantity details. The platform ensures that excess food reaches the hands of the hungry instead of landing in the trash. Instant, location-based notifications alert nearby receivers—including NGOs, food banks, and individuals—who can quickly respond and collect the food.  Designed to be user-friendly, inclusive, and open to all, the platform empowers every citizen to take part in the fight against hunger. Our ultimate goal is simple yet profound: to ensure that even if not all, at least a few will no longer have to sleep on an empty stomach. By leveraging technology for social good, this project creates lasting impact and contributes to a more sustainable, humane world.