FOOD DONATION
APP: SOLVING
HUNGER, ONE
DONATION AT A
TIME
PROBLEM
STATEMENT
Despite large amounts of surplus food being wasted
globally, efficient systems to redistribute it to those in
need are lacking. How can we create sustainable
solutions to reduce food waste and ensure it reaches
people facing hunger?
STORY
BOARDING
• Problem: Airports and train
stations prepare large amount of
meal that often have leftover
prepared food at the end of the
day, especially in peak travel
seasons.
• Pain Point: Food vendors tend to
throw away uneaten meals
because they cannot sell them
the next day.
STORY
BOARDING
• Problem:A hotel’s buffet has
untouched platters left after
service. The app allows hotel
staff to notify nearby
orphanages and shelters,
ensuring food is distributed
before it spoils.
• Pain point: Ensuring timely and
efficient communication
between the hotel staff and
nearby orphanages/shelters, so
food can be distributed before
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it spoils.
STORY
BOARDING
• Problem: Grocery stores often
have food nearing its expiration
date that can no longer be sold
but is still safe to consume.
• Pain Point: The food is discarded
when it could be used by those in
need.
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STORY
BOARDI
NG • Problem: The bakery leftover
problem is the challenge of
managing unsold baked goods at
the end of the day, leading to food
wastage.
• Pain point: Finding a quick and
effective way to donate or
redistribute unsold products
before they become stale or go to
waste.
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INOVATION
TYPE
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
• Reduces environmental impact and promotes
resource efficiency.
• Connects NGOs with food providers to reduce
food waste.
"Remember that the • Addresses hunger by redirecting surplus food to
happiest people are those in need.
not those getting
more, but those
giving more."
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“I don’t like wasting “I want to help
food.” reduce food waste,
but I’m not sure
“There should be a way
to how.”
donate food easily.”
EMPATH
TH
AY IN
S K
USER
S
Y
MAPPIN
FE
EL O
D
Guilty about wasting food.
Hopeful to make a positive
impact.
Often throws away
food when it’s not
consumed.
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USER
JOURNEY
ACTION TOUCHPOINTS EMOTIONS
User searches for food
Website app, Social media Unsatisfied
donation options
Donation forms, Contacting
User tries to donate foood Hopeful
NGO’s
Email confirmation,
Donation is completed Gratified
Thankyou message
IDEATIO
N:
PROBLEM PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
Implement a real-time donation app where bakeries can list surplus
Bakery Leftovers
food and notify local shelters.
Set up food collection kiosks near airports where NGOs can collect
Airport Food Leftovers
unsold packaged meals for quick distribution.
Use AI-powered sorting systems to categorize near-expiry items and
Supermarket Expired Products
distribute safe, edible food to food banks.
Introduce food safety certification for donors to ensure donated food
Hotel Food Leftovers
meets quality standards.
Partner with event planners and caterers to integrate a food donation
Wedding and Large Events
system that redistributes excess food post-event.
PROTOTYPE
DEVELOPMENT:
IDEATION AND
PROTOTYPE
DEVELOPMENT
CONCLUSION
• Reduces Hunger and Environmental
Impact: Connects donors with receivers
to efficiently redistribute surplus food.
• User-Centric Design: Provides a
seamless, empathetic experience for
both donors and receivers.
• Promotes Sharing and Responsibility:
Fosters a culture of food waste reduction
through community collaboration.
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