International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

Food Donation System is an innovative and efficient system that seeks to curb wastage of foodwhileassisting needy members of society. In many cities, a large amount of food is wasted daily fromsourcessuchasrestaurants, hotels, households, and events, while a significant portion of the population lacks accesstofood.This system addresses the problem by using technology to connect food donors with NGOs and individualsinneed through an online platform. The proposed system allows donors to register, create accounts, andprovidedetails about available food, while NGOs and recipients can access this information and request foodaccordingly.Technically, the system utilizes user authentication, cloud-based data storage, and API-based notifications. Thebackend manages user data, food listings, requests, and delivery status, while features like route optimizationandreal-time tracking improve distribution efficiency. Another important aspect of this systemis ensuringfoodsafetyand accountability through features such as expiry time specification, food quality monitoring, andfeedbackmechanisms. Proper data management and security measures further support sustainable development. Overall,the Food Donation System provides a practical technological solution to reduce food wastage, promotecommunity involvement, and improve resource utilization.

Devika Rankhambe, Pratiksha Gund, Prajakta Bangar, Anuradha Badakh, Aparna Pawar,"Share-A-Meal: Leveraging a Smart Food Donation Digital Platform for reducing Urban Food Wastage" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(3): Page(1344-1357) May-June 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.