Serve Surplus: A Smart Food Redistribution Platform for Reducing Urban Food Waste and Combating Hunger

OUR PROPOSED PROJECT TITLE:

Development of a Secure and Scalable Food Redistribution System for Reducing Urban Food Waste

IEEE BASE PAPER ABSTRACT:

The “Serve Surplus” project is a novel initiative that deals with the issues of food waste and hunger in urban areas. The main idea of this service is an advanced mobile application that serves as a link between food donors, NGOs, and the people who are in a food crisis in their local community. The main aspect of this project is a well-built donation platform that enables donors to quickly and easily upload the details of their surplus foodstuff, like the quantity and the expiration date. The data is then intelligently reshaped with suitable recipients, depending on the range. Additionally, the application highlights open and direct communication through the integrated messaging and notification functions, thus, the donors, recipients, and the delivery personnel can easily coordinate with each other throughout the donation cycle. With its smart way of functioning, “Serve Surplus” not only deals with the problems of food waste and hunger quickly but also encourages people to use resources sustainably and to be part of the same collective responsibility in the communities. By the utilization of technology, collaboration and social impact, we will be able to make a significant contribution in decreasing food insecurity and at the same time, will inspire a culture that is resourceful and compassionate.

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OUR PROPOSED PROJECT ABSTRACT:

Food waste and hunger are two contrasting yet deeply interconnected challenges faced by modern urban societies. While a significant amount of edible food is discarded daily from households, restaurants, and events, a large population continues to suffer from food insecurity and lack of access to basic nutrition. Addressing this imbalance requires an efficient system that can bridge the gap between surplus food generators and those in need. The project titled “Serve Surplus: A Smart Food Redistribution Platform for Reducing Urban Food Waste and Combating Hunger” is designed to tackle this critical issue by leveraging digital technology to enable timely and structured food redistribution.

The need for such a platform arises from the absence of a centralized and reliable mechanism to manage surplus food distribution. Traditional donation methods are often unorganized, lack transparency, and fail to ensure that food reaches the intended beneficiaries safely and efficiently. Additionally, concerns related to trust, food quality, and coordination between donors and receivers hinder effective redistribution. Therefore, a secure, transparent, and user-friendly system is essential to streamline the process, reduce wastage, and ensure that surplus food is utilized for social good.

To address these challenges, the proposed system is developed using Java as the core programming language, with JSP, CSS, and JavaScript forming the frontend, and MySQL serving as the database. The platform is designed around three primary entities: Admin, Donor, and Receiver, each playing a vital role in the ecosystem.

Overall, the developed system offers a structured, secure, and transparent approach to food redistribution. By connecting donors with receivers through an admin-controlled platform, it minimizes food wastage, enhances resource utilization, and contributes to social welfare. The integration of modern web technologies ensures scalability and usability, making the system a practical solution for addressing urban food waste and hunger challenges.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

System : Pentium i3 Processor.
Hard Disk : 20 GB.
Monitor : 15’’ LED.
Input Devices : Keyboard, Mouse.
Ram : 8 GB.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

Operating system : Windows 10/11.
Coding Language : Java.
Frontend : JSP, CSS, JavaScript.
JDK Version : JDK 23.0.1.
IDE Tool : Apache Netbeans IDE 24.
Tomcat Server Version : Apache Tomcat 9.0.84
Database : MYSQL 8.0.

REFERENCE:

Vijay K; Dhanush Ishwar D; Thilak Kumar V; Srinidhi D; Ujjain S, “Serve Surplus: A Smart Food Redistribution Platform for Reducing Urban Food Waste and Combating Hunger”, IEEE Conference, 2025.

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Serve Surplus: A Smart Food Redistribution Platform for Reducing Urban Food Waste and Combating Hunger