Authors: Thangadurai M, Hareshwar M S, Manonmani R, Manimaran R
Abstract: Food waste has become a major global concern, with tons of edible food discarded daily while millions of people remain hungry. Traditional food donation systems rely on manual coordination and delayed communication, leading to inefficiency and limited outreach. To address this issue, the Smart Food Donation and Waste Reduction System is proposed a web-based application designed to connect restaurants, supermarkets, and NGOs for the efficient redistribution of surplus food. The platform features dedicated donor and receiver interfaces, supported by centralized cloud database for seamless data management. Using real-time location matching powered by the Google Maps API, the system identifies the nearest NGOs for available donations. Instant notifications and automated alerts ensure quick food collection before spoilage occurs. All data related to food type, quantity, and pickup time are processed through RESTful APIs, while integrated analytics dashboards visualize donation trends and track food waste reduction. Ultimately, it provides a reliable, realtime, and sustainable solution that contributes to the Zero Hunger goal.
