Abstract 1
Abstract 1
Key Features:
User Account Management: Users can create and manage profiles, track transactions, and set
preferences for food categories and locations.
Food Listings: Individuals, restaurants, and event organizers can list surplus food with details such as
quantity, freshness, and pickup options.
Search & Request: People can browse available food based on location, type, and availability, with
filters for dietary preferences and urgency.
Minimal Platform Charge: Instead of charging for the food itself, the platform collects a small
service fee (e.g., 10% of the original price) to maintain operations.
Pickup & Delivery Options: Users can choose between self-pickup or delivery through partnered
logistics providers.
Trust & Quality Assurance: Ratings, reviews, and user verification help ensure food quality and
reliable transactions.
Donation & NGO Integration: Non-profits and community organizations can collect bulk food
donations and distribute them efficiently.
Technology Stack:
Share-a-Meal is built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js),
ensuring a scalable, responsive, and dynamic platform:
MongoDB: A NoSQL database to efficiently store and manage food listings and user data.
Express.js: A backend framework that enables smooth API interactions.
React.js: A fast and interactive front-end framework for an intuitive user experience.
Node.js: A powerful runtime that ensures seamless server-side operations.
By connecting food providers with those who need it, Share-a-Meal reduces food waste, fosters
community engagement, and makes nutritious meals more accessible. This initiative not only
supports sustainability but also strengthens social responsibility by encouraging a culture of
sharing.