Sustainability AI Recommendation System Food Redistribution May Cohort 2026

Food Bridge

An AI recommendation system that connects surplus food from hotels, restaurants, and event hosts with nearby non-profit organizations so good food can reach people who need it.

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Students
AI
Recommendation
NPO
Matching
Food
Waste Reduction
Student Team
Aanya Parikh
Aanya Parikh
Food Bridge Team
Maanavi Pahwa
Maanavi Pahwa
Food Bridge Team
Problem Statement
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Food Waste

Vast amounts of food are wasted every day by hotels, restaurants, and events.

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World Hunger

Millions of people suffer from hunger, malnutrition, disease, and loss of opportunity.

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Environmental Damage

Food wastage contributes to unnecessary resource depletion and increased pollution.

AI Solution

Matching Surplus Food to the Right NPO

Food Bridge analyzes food quantity, food type, vegetarian or non-vegetarian category, distance, traffic, and NGO requirements to recommend the safest and most efficient redistribution option.

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Food Details

Quantity, food type, freshness window, and veg/non-veg category.

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Location Data

Hotel, restaurant, event host, NPO location, distance, and traffic.

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NPO Requirements

Food need, capacity, suitability, and pickup or delivery constraints.

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Recommendation

The AI recommends the most appropriate NPO and redistribution route.

Users and Inputs

Primary Users

  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Event hosts
  • Non-profit organizations

AI Inputs

  • Location and distance
  • Quantity of food
  • Type of food
  • Veg or non-veg category
  • Food condition and urgency
Prototype Logic
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Input Type

Text and number inputs such as food details, quantity, location, and NPO requirements.

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AI Task Type

Recommendation system and predictive AI for safe, efficient redistribution decisions.

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Prototype Tools

Google Maps API and Teachable Machine can help prototype routing and food-condition logic.

Benefit and Risk

User Benefit

Excess food supplies can be used effectively so underprivileged communities have access to nutritious, good-quality meals.

Risk / Limitation

Food safety can be difficult to monitor consistently, and delivery options may be limited or inefficient in reaching those in need.

Project Idea Presentation