While researching the user pain points, we discovered that

<aside> 💡 Giver : I find it challenging to share my extra food with others to clear my surplus while ensuring that it is done efficiently to combat food waste and make me feel good about helping.

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<aside> 💡 Taker : When searching for shared food/ items to supply for my household, I often have difficulty finding the specific things I need and being able to retrieve them. I aim to repurpose unused items and contribute to the fight against food waste.

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💭 What

<aside> 💡 Describe the problem (or opportunity) we are trying to solve in 1-2 sentences. I should be able to read this alone and communicate the value/risks to someone else.

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1A THE OPPORTUNITY / PROBLEM TO SOLVE

THE OPPORTUNITY THE HIGH-LEVEL APPROACH PRODUCT PURPOSE PRODUCT VISION STATEMENT
Individual consumers do not have enough awareness or opportunities to repurpose surplus foods We can offer an easy method of exchanging extra food items. To facilitate food sharing in community FOR Individuals and small businesses
A large portion of usable food is wasted by households, while many need food help. This imbalance creates guilt and feelings of isolation. We can offer a resource for better use, storage, and cooking of food items. WHO Care about reducing food waste
Food waste is a large contributor to climate change. Reducing waste and understanding the impact is affirming and motivating for the individual. This supports the need for education and participation. We can foster small group connections around food and sharing of information. SO THAT individuals can join in reducing waste and understand their impact THE Food Distro is a food sharing app
There is a value shift in the way we work and live fostering a more connected community-The great resignation, rise of small groups in social media
Opportunity to use technology to build community. THAT Offers an easy way to connect with others of similar interest
UNLIKE Next Door or Facebook Groups
OUR PRODUCT Food Distro focuses on Generosity and Climate emphasis

💭 Why

<aside> 💡 What does the success of the Food Distro App look like?

We want to increase the repurposing if surplus food to reduce food waste and encourage less wasteful habits through community communication and education.

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GOALS MEASURES
Create awareness about reducing domestic food waste • Return users with more engagement with information resources.
• Satisfied readers with the quality of the articles suggested
Connect people for food exchange • Increasing sign-ups.
• return users with more engagement in food exchange.
• Impact the community to reduce food waste at the domestic level

🛫 How

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Give an overview of what themes and features you might build. Acknowledge that these will be potential solutions to your problem with key success hypotheses.

Theme How Now Next Possibly
Posting HMW help giver easily post surplus food? - Simple minimalist posting template.

HMW help to increase the communication between the users? | - Quick confirmation for exchange. In-app messaging.