Smart Food Program
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The SmartFood Program is an innovative, AI-powered solution designed to enhance nutrition assistance by reducing food waste and improving access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income families—particularly those enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Solution Description

AI-Driven Food Matching

  • Uses artificial intelligence to match surplus food from grocery stores with SNAP recipients.
  • Similar to how Priceline matches unsold hotel rooms with travelers, this system finds food nearing expiration and offers it at a discount.

Smart Shopper Mobile App

  • Allows SNAP users to:
    • Access digital coupons for discounted food items.
    • Receive personalized nutrition recommendations and recipes.
    • Track spending and optimize grocery budgets.

Food Waste Reduction

  • Targets the $250 billion annual food waste problem in the U.S.
  • Helps retailers clear inventory while supporting food-insecure households.

Public-Private Partnership

  • Developed by r4 Technologies (founded by Priceline creators) in collaboration with:
    • Delaware state agencies
    • USDA
    • White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities 
Benefits
  • For Families: More nutritious food at lower cost, better budgeting tools.
  • For Retailers: Reduced waste, improved inventory turnover.
  • For Communities: Enhanced food equity and sustainability.
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