Design-Based Research Capstone

Hunger Heroes Capstone

A Design-Based Research (DBR) capstone project tackling food insecurity through innovative technology. This full-stack platform uses JavaScript, Python, and Flask to connect food donors with those in need—reducing waste while fighting hunger in our communities.

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Project Leads Ahaan, Shaurya, Arnav

Hunger Heroes

Fighting Food Insecurity with Technology

✓ Real-time food donation matching system

✓ Graph-based proximity algorithm for optimal routing

✓ Python Flask REST API backend

✓ JavaScript interactive frontend

✓ SQLite/PostgreSQL database integration

✓ Real-time notifications for time-sensitive donations

Python Flask Backend JavaScript Frontend RESTful API Design Graph Data Structures SQLite/PostgreSQL Database

About

A community-driven platform connecting restaurants, grocery stores, and individuals with excess fresh food to local shelters, food banks, and families in need. Features intelligent graph algorithms for optimal location matching, real-time donor-receiver pairing, and time-sensitive notifications to ensure food reaches those in need before it spoils. Supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.

Impact

Reduces food waste in communities

Connects donors with those in need

Supports SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Real-time matching and notifications

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