FeedFirst - Intelligent Food Bank Management System

The Problem

• In many communities, access to food assistance is inconsistent and difficult to navigate.

• On the other side, food pantry managers face challenges in maintaining accurate inventory and tracking food voucher requests.

• The lack of streamlined communication between those concerned often results in,

  • Food waste
  • Stock shortages
  • And missed opportunities for people to get the help they need.

FeedFirst addresses these challenges by creating a centralized system that simplifies the process for both recipients and pantry managers, ensuring that no one in need is left behind.

FeedFirst offers a seamless way for

Recepients to

• Check for local food pantries
• Check stock levels for various items
• Apply for food vouchers
• Redeem food vouchers for food at the respective pantries

Pantry managers to

• View and manage pantry inventory
• Maintain expiry dates and stock level
• Register other food pantry voluteers
• Verify and assign recepients a priority level
• Store and process food vouchers requests

Tech Stack

• ReactJS
• ExpressJS
• PostgreSQL
• Bootstrap

Database Schema