ShareMeal

Turning surplus into smiles, one meal at a time 🍽️

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Inspiration

Millions of people still go to bed hungry every day as thousands of eateries and supermarkets throw away perfectly edible food because of overproduction or logistical constraints. We created ShareMeal, a platform that uses technology to make food redistribution simple, transparent, and sustainable, in response to this disparity between food abundance and hunger.

What it does

ShareMeal provides real-time connections between nearby food banks and shelters and eateries, supermarkets, and private contributors. Important characteristics include: -Registration of Food Banks and Donors -Real-time posting of excess and scheduling of pickup -An interactive map displaying the locations of local collection places -Dashboard for tracking statuses for transparency -Notifications for recipients and volunteers The objective is straightforward: eliminate hunger while minimizing food waste by converting excess food into shared meals.

How we built it

Using C# and SQLite for local storage, we created ShareMeal as a cross-platform mobile application with.NET MAUI. The architecture consists of: -Frontend: Desktop, iOS, and Android.NET MAUI -Backend: C#-built REST APIs -Database: SQLite for portable, light-weight storage -Figma for UI Design: Clear, readable layouts -GitHub for cooperation with version control -Our prototype's main goal is to link local food banks with contributors while providing real-time updates and progress monitoring.

Challenges we ran into

-Compatibility problems arose when the map and location services were integrated into MAUI. -Handling asynchronous API calls and state updates required additional debugging. -During the brief hackathon period, it was difficult to coordinate work and merge versions via GitHub. -limited time for thorough UI testing and refinement. In spite of this, we were able to produce a workable prototype and show off the main features in our video demonstration.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

-successfully used.NET MAUI to create a cross-platform prototype. -created an intuitive user interface for food banks and donations. -firmly connected our proposal to SDGs 1 and 2 of the UN. -produced a clear, powerful presentation while working well under pressure. -practical building experience with SQLite integration and.NET MAUI. -enhanced comprehension of using technology to solve SDG-based problems.

What we learned

Learned how to work as a team to efficiently organize, assign, and deliver during a hectic hackathon. Recognized the value of accessibility and user-friendliness in social impact applications.

What's next for ShareMeal

-Optimize pickup routes and forecast food expiration by integrating AI/ML. -Collaborate with nearby non-profits to test the app in actual communities. -To promote diversity, enable multilingual support. -Expand the platform internationally to link volunteers, food givers, and NGOs worldwide. Our vision: A society in which no one goes hungry and no food is wasted.

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