Project Overview:

The Food Donation Coordination App is a mobile-based platform designed to bridge the gap between food donors (such as restaurants, event organizers, households) and NGOs or volunteers who distribute surplus food to those in need. The app helps prevent food wastage while ensuring that excess food reaches underprivileged communities efficiently.

This app promotes social responsibility, zero food waste, and hunger relief through a well-organized donation and pickup system.

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Technologies Used:

• Frontend (Mobile App – Hybrid):

  • HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap

  • JavaScript

  • Ionic / Cordova for hybrid deployment

• Backend:

  • PHP / Node.js / Java (Spring Boot)

  • MySQL or MongoDB

  • RESTful API architecture

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User Roles:

1. Donor (individuals, restaurants, caterers)

2. NGO/Volunteer (pickup and distribution teams)

3. Admin (system supervisor and coordinator)

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Key Features:

1.  User Registration & Login

• Separate login for donors and NGOs/volunteers

• Secure authentication via email/OTP

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2.  Post Food Donation Requests

• Donors can enter:

  • Food type, quantity, packaging status

  • Pickup address & contact details

  • Expiry or freshness time

• Upload photo of available food (optional)

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3.  Nearby NGO/Volunteer Notifications

• NGOs/volunteers get real-time alerts when a new donation is posted in their area

• Can view all details and accept the pickup

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4. Pickup & Delivery Tracking

• Volunteers can mark:

  • "On the way", "Picked up", and "Delivered" statuses

• Donors and admins can track the status of their donation

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5.  Dashboard for Users

• Donors: Track their past donations, upcoming pickups

• NGOs: View history of pickups, areas served, volunteers active

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6.  Map Integration

• Google Maps to show:

  • Pickup and drop-off locations

  • Volunteer current location (optional)

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7.  Admin Panel

• Manage users (donors/NGOs)

• Monitor active donations and pickups

• Generate monthly reports (total food saved, people served)

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8.  Feedback & Ratings

• Donors and NGOs can rate each other

• Helps maintain trust and accountability

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9.  Smart Notifications

• Reminders for scheduled pickups

• Alert if food is nearing expiration and unpicked

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10.  Reports & Analytics

• Track number of meals donated, food types, locations

• Downloadable reports for awareness campaigns

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