Ideaz

Food wastage and hunger often coexist side by side. At weddings, hostels, and restaurants, huge amounts of food are thrown away, while families nearby struggle to get even one meal a day. Existing food banks or NGOs try to bridge this gap, but they are centralized, slow, and often inaccessible to local communities in real time.

 The gap lies in the absence of hyperlocal, instant solutions. My idea is to install solar-powered community fridges in neighborhoods, equipped with smart sensors. These sensors notify a simple app or WhatsApp group when food is available and when items are about to expire, so nothing goes to waste. Restaurants, households, and events can place their excess food directly in these fridges.

 The beneficiaries are low-income families who gain access to free meals, restaurants that reduce food waste, and the environment that sees less landfill dumping.

 This problem matters to me because I’ve often seen perfectly good food being wasted at functions while people outside struggle with hunger. A simple fridge can turn waste into hope, while reminding us that small innovations can solve big problems.