valantic Handout - Reducing Food Waste and Support

Objective:

Develop an application to assist a non-profit organization in the efficient management of surplus food, promoting waste reduction and supporting families in food vulnerability. The application will facilitate the distribution of surplus food to food-insecure families, managing food distribution according to family needs and food expiration dates.

Key Features:

1. Registration and Management:

• Families: Register families in vulnerable situations, including information about members (adults and children), specific food needs, and dietary restrictions.
• Suppliers: Register food suppliers, including details about the types of food they offer and their respective expiration periods.

2. Food Tracking and Monitoring:

• Food Collection: When surplus food is collected from a supplier, the volunteer uses the app to photograph the food, identify it, and record essential information such as the entry date and expiration date. Food identification and tracking are facilitated by an intuitive interface and AI support to ensure accuracy.
• Expiration Dates: Adjusts the food's expiration date, helping to avoid the distribution of expired food and prioritizing the distribution of food with shorter shelf lives.

3. Distribution and Allocation:

• Beneficiary Identification: Upon arriving at the center to receive the donation, beneficiaries are identified via the app using an ID or name.
• Food Suggestions: Based on the available food and the family’s registration data, the app suggests the quantity and types of food to be provided. This ensures that donations are tailored to each family’s specific needs.

4. Reports and Analytics:

• Data Monitoring: The app provides reports on the quantity of food collected, and distributed, and the impact generated.

Expected Benefits:

• Reduction of Food Waste: Efficient management of surplus food ensures that good-quality food is utilized.
• Personalized Support: Food distribution tailored to the specific needs of each family, promoting more effective support.
• Ease of Use: User-friendly interface for volunteers and managers, facilitating the registration, identification, and distribution of food.

Conclusion:

This application will provide an integrated solution for the organization, helping to reduce food waste and offer more precise and efficient food support to families in need. The combination of technology and data management will enable a more streamlined operation with greater social impact.