Spring 2023 INFO-I300 \ Riley Team 3 - Excessive Food Waste and Hunger

Excessive Food Waste and Hunger

FoodLink is an app that fosters connections between restaurants, grocery stores, communities and local food banks by simplifying the donation process and working to reducing food waste. The minimalist home screen, real-time location accuracy, and user reviews promote community engagement, while the user-friendly contact pages and UI kits improve the app's visual appeal. The app facilitates connections by providing logistical support and creating easily readable options to donate excess food or recycle accordingly. Food banks are able to track and manage donations received through the app and we believe this app will make a difference.

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Food waste is a big problem with serious environmental and social consequences. It causes greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and deforestation, worsening climate change. It also contributes to hunger, affecting 811 million people globally. However, the food industry can help by redirecting edible food to those in need. Our hometown of Bloomington inspired us to make a difference and we're confident that our app can extend that impact nationwide.

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Excessive Food Waste and Hunger has 4 members.

Jayden Dykstra

Jayden is studying Informatics with minors in Human-Computer Interaction and Web Design. Passionate about the intersection of technology and user experience, he aims to drive innovation in digital interactions by integrating cutting-edge technology with engaging, user-focused design.

jdykstr@iu.edu

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John Scelsa

John has a BS in Informatics and a minor in Business. He is excited for his future career in the world of technology and is planning to join a FinTech company. John's senior capstone project is Parkify, for Bloomington parking.

jscelsa@iu.edu

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Mickey Shutan

Mickey is from Chicago, majoring in Informatics with a minor in Business. Following his graduation from Indiana University in May of 2025, Mickey will begin work in Technology Consulting at Ernst and Young (EY) Chicago.

mishutan@iu.edu

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Bryce Thevenot

Bryce grew up in Floyds Knobs Indiana and is an Informatics major with a minor in sports marketing. His hobbies include golf, the gym, and basketball. Bryce is motivated to work hard and has experience in HTML, SQL, and other programming languages.

thevenot@iu.edu

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