NourishNet

NourishNet connects local food providers with community members to help reduce food waste and support food sharing within communities.

HOW IT WORKS
For Food Providers:

• Post surplus food in under 60 seconds
• Set pickup windows and locations
• Track your shared food activity
• Receive optional appreciation notes

For Recipients:

• View available food listings nearby
• Claim listings based on availability
• Navigate to pickup locations
• Confirm pickup using a secure PIN
• Track personal food rescue activity

FAIR ACCESS SYSTEM

NourishNet includes fair usage controls to support balanced access:
• Daily and weekly claim limits
• Controlled access for high-demand listings
• Temporary cooldowns for missed pickups
• Community-based trust features

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Users can customize alerts based on:
• Distance preferences
• Food categories (meals, produce, baked goods)
• Dietary preferences and allergens
• Quiet hours settings

COMMUNITY IMPACT TRACKING

Users can view activity insights such as:
• Estimated meals shared or rescued
• Local food distribution activity
• Environmental impact estimates
• Personal usage history

FEATURES

• Fast food listing creation
• Real-time availability updates
• Pickup time management
• Location navigation support
• Secure pickup verification
• Optional photo confirmation
• Activity dashboard
• Appreciation notes system
• Provider trust indicators

WHO IT IS FOR

Providers include restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, cafés, schools, churches, and community organizations with surplus food.

Recipients include individuals, families, students, seniors, and anyone interested in reducing food waste through community sharing.

MISSION

NourishNet is designed to help reduce food waste by making it easier for communities to share surplus food safely and efficiently.

PRIVACY & SAFETY

• User data is protected and not sold
• Location sharing is optional
• Food safety guidelines are supported in listings
• Reporting and moderation tools are available
• Provider verification may be required

NourishNet focuses on connecting food providers and recipients to support local food sharing and reduce waste.