Real-Time Matching
FoodBridge connects restaurants with nearby shelters and food banks, scheduling pickup windows that keep donations timely and practical.
Project
FoodBridge
Built at HackPrinceton 2025
FoodBridge is a real-time food donation and tax optimization platform that connects restaurants with nearby shelters and food banks. In a country where restaurants waste over 11 million tons of food worth billions each year while millions face food insecurity, FoodBridge turns surplus into scheduled pickups, automated tax receipts, and transparent impact metrics. The goal is simple: help restaurants save money, reduce waste, and feed people in their own city.
How FoodBridge Works
Connecting surplus food with those in need, one donation at a time.
Tax Optimization
Automated receipts and clean donation records make tax reporting simpler, helping restaurants capture savings while reducing food waste.
Impact Tracking
Structured metrics show meals donated, pickup reliability, and community impact so each organization can see measurable outcomes.