Feed The HungryHub
A Paradigm of Compassion and Sustainable Change
BATCH NO: 13
SUVIDHA BANDARI (20AG1A05G9)
MULA SHIRISHA (20AG1A05F3)
THATIKONDA PRANATHI (20AG1A05H2)
THUMMALA VASANTHA KUMAR (21AG5A0514)
INTERNAL GUIDE:
Mrs. P. SWAROOPA
PROJECT COORDINATOR:
Mr. V. Veeresh
2.
ABSTRACT
❏ Approximately one-thirdof the food produced goes to waste, while
around 9 percent of the global population experiences the pain of
going to bed on an empty stomach.
❏ This project seeks to bridge this gap by creating a platform where
surplus food from various sources can be efficiently redistributed to
those in need.
❏ Web application can be developed using PHP, HTML, MySQL and
JavaScript, we intend to create an efficient and user-friendly
platform.
3.
Literature Survey -Paper 1
a. Paper Title: Addressing Food Insecurity in Sri Lankan Government Schools: A Comprehensive Analysis and
Proposal for Improvement
b. Author: D.I. De Silva, W.A.C Pabasara, S.A.N Wimalasooriya, H.M.C.D Samaraweera, W.S.D
Thenabandu, B.A.D.K.M Balachandra, M.G.R Pasan
c. Year of published paper: Apr 2023
d. Description: The paper delves into the critical issue of food insecurity among underprivileged
schoolchildren in Sri Lanka, particularly focusing on the effectiveness of the current food donation system. The
research aims to identify challenges in the existing system and proposes recommendations for improvement.
e. Purpose of referring to this paper for your project: This paper serves as a foundational reference for our
project, offering valuable insights into the intricacies of the food donation system in Sri Lanka. By examining
the challenges faced in meeting the nutritional needs of underprivileged school children, we can better
understand the context in which our donation management system operates. The paper's recommendations
for improving the quality, quantity, and distribution of donated food provide a framework for enhancing the
effectiveness of our system.
4.
Literature Survey -Paper 2
a. Paper Title: Food-For-All Web Application for Donation Management
b. Author: Yasith Chandula, Akila Kavinda, Thushal Shaminda, Sachintha Gunaratne, D.I. De Silva,
Dulanji Cooray
c. Year of published paper: October 2022
d. Description: The paper outlines the development of a web application, "Food-For-All," targeting food
insecurity and sustainable agriculture. Employing the MERN stack, the authors detail user roles
(Individual Users, Organizations, and Administrators) and functionalities such as donations, food
requests, and fundraising programs.
e. Purpose of referring to this paper for your project: This paper provides a comprehensive
understanding of the design and functionalities of a similar web application. The methodologies
employed, including the admin approval processes, align with the project's goals of minimizing food
wastage and ensuring transparency in the redistribution process. The MERN stack implementation
discussed in the paper serves as a technological reference for creating an efficient and user-friendly
platform, contributing valuable insights to the development process of "FeedTheHungryHub."
5.
Literature Survey -Paper 3
a. Paper Title: SeVa: A Food Donation App for Smart Living
b. Author: Christina Varghese, Drashti Pathak, Aparna S. Varde
c. Year of published paper: 2021
d. Description: The paper introduces a prototype mobile app called SeVa designed to
address the issues of food insecurity and food waste. It discusses the background of food
insecurity problems in the United States, emphasizing the intersection of poverty, health
concerns, and high household expenses. The paper also highlights the environmental and
economic impacts of food waste.
e. Purpose of referring to this paper for your project: The paper provides insights into
the existing problems of food insecurity and waste, offering a background for the
development of the SeVa app. It also discusses related applications and the use of AI in
addressing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6.
Literature Survey -Paper 4
a. Paper Title: Reduction of Food Wastage through Donation Using Online Food Management System
for Orphanage
b. Author: Pritom Kumer Rajvor, Md. Shafiqul Islam Shovon, Minira Akter, Farzana Nawrin, Suraiya
Yasmin
c. Year of published paper: 2021
d. Description: The paper introduces "Surplus Food for Orphanage (SFO)," an online food
management system designed to address the escalating issues of food wastage and hunger. The
system aims to establish a communication bridge between donors and those in need, particularly
focusing on managing surplus food for starving individuals who lack sufficient means to access meals.
e. Purpose of referring to this paper for your project: This paper provides a valuable reference for
our project, "FeedTheHungryHub," by offering insights into the development of an online platform to
manage surplus food. The authors address the critical issues of food wastage and hunger, aligning
with our project's core objectives.
7.
Literature Survey -Paper 5
a. Paper Title: Happy To Help: An android application and website for helping people to make
donations
b. Author: Neha Titarmare, Prajakta Krupal, Mahesh Tol Aradhya Gupta, Shreyas Kolte
c. Year of published paper: March 2020
d. Description: The mobile and web application serves to facilitate diverse donations—money,
food, blood, and voluntary contributions—to support orphanages and old age homes. It addresses
the challenge of finding credible non-profit organizations by offering a global list, streamlining the
donation process through communication features and a layered architectural approach.
e. Purpose of referring to this paper for your project: The purpose of the document is to
outline the functionality and benefits of a proposed mobile and web application designed to
streamline and facilitate charitable donations, specifically targeting orphanages and old age
homes.