Food For People

Project Description

Our team designed a mobile app that empowers a specific audience to help improve part of the chain of food collection and distribution

Problem

Older adults in rural areas are one of the most vulnerable groups in regards to food insecurity. On top of that, the pandemic is dramatically increasing food insecurity and straining an extremely stressed supply.

Insights

We decided to focus on Humboldt County in rural California, because it has a large older adult population who lack access to fresh foods. To combat their lack of access, we discovered Food for People, which is a nonprofit food distribution organization located in Humboldt County who struggle to reach those in need due to limited budget and needing more volunteers.

Solutions

Our team created a mobile app that would assist in online food deliveries completed by Food for People volunteers. Our platform provides autonomy to older adults by the ability to pick and choose the food they want, similar to a grocery shopping experience.