The tension arises as vast quantities of perfectly edible food from restaurants and events go to waste every day, while food insecurity persists in local communities.

The logistical and regulatory barriers make it difficult for food providers to participate in redistribution schemes.

This contradiction highlights an inefficiency where valuable resources are squandered rather than serving their intended purpose, impacting both food providers relying on efficient waste management and communities seeking additional food sources.

The main challenge is the absence of a streamlined infrastructure that supports ad hoc matches between food surpluses and recipients, considering location, timing, and legal constraints.

Additionally, there are liability concerns and a lack of awareness or incentives for businesses to actively engage in redistribution efforts.

Current solutions like food donation partnerships exist but often lack efficiency and real-time capabilities.

They are limited by resource-intensive processes and limited reach to potential recipients.