FoodLink - A Food Donation Web Application

Wrocław University of Science and Technology 2024 ZPI Day Submission10 Authors

Keywords: Food Donation, Food Waste Reduction, Web Application, NGO Partnership, Automated Matching System, Data Analytics, Interactive Map

TL;DR: A web-based platform connecting surplus food donors with NGOs to reduce food waste and improve food security

Abstract: Foodlink is a web-based platform that provides a direct link between surplus food from households, restaurants, companies and charities for further distribution to people in need. The project has developed an automated matching platform based on data analytics and uses an interactive map to strengthen the effective and responsive donation of food to the needy. The effects of this system are the increased efficiency in the food delivery process mentioned above, the reduction of food waste, and also the introduction of accountability for redistributed food. Foodlink not only helps ensure food security as it redistributes supplies more efficiently, but also builds partnerships and provides the NGOs the platform to manage food stocks effectively. This has fulfilled the promise of technology-based solutions against both hunger and food waste.

Submission Number: 10