HackFest2k24(Hackathon)_Food Donation

Problem Statement -

Combating Food Waste: Build a software platform to connect food banks and restaurants with individuals and businesses to reduce food waste. This platform could include: • A marketplace for surplus food donation and purchase. • Real-time tracking of food donations and expiration dates. • Educational content on food waste reduction and efficient utilization

Food Donation is a web application aimed at connecting individuals and organizations willing to donate excess food with those in need. It provides a platform to reduce food wastage and contribute to the well-being of communities.

Features

• User registration and login: Individuals and organizations can create accounts and login to the platform.
• Donation listings: Users can create listings to donate excess food, specifying details such as food type, quantity, and expiry date.
• Search and filtering: Users can search for available donations based on location, food type, or other criteria.
• Donation requests: Users in need can request specific donations or express interest in available listings.
• Messaging system: Users can communicate and coordinate donation details through an integrated messaging system.
• Feedback and ratings: Users can provide feedback and ratings to ensure transparency and accountability.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML , CSS , JavaScript, React.js
• Backend: Node.js , Express.js , MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Communication: Socket.IO
• Hosting: Heroku (backend) , Netlify (frontend)

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/devprashantt/food-donation.git

2. Frontend Installation:

• Navigate to the project frontend directory:

  cd food-donation/client
  

• Install dependencies:

  npm install
  

• Start the development server:

  npm run dev
  

MongoDB needs to be installed to run backend server

3. Backend Installation:

• Navigate to the project backend directory:

  cd food-donation/server
  

• Install dependencies:

  npm install
  

• Start the development server:

  npm start
  

Make sure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your machine before running these commands.

Usage

1. Frontend:

• The frontend application can be accessed at http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.
• Follow the provided UI to navigate through the food donation process.

-MongoDB needs to be installed to run backend server

2. Backend:

• The backend server will be running at http://localhost:3000.
• The frontend application will communicate with the backend server for data exchange.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.