Volume 2 - Issue 2, March - April 2026

Food waste has become a serious global issue affecting environmental sustainability and food security. Large quantities of edible food are discarded by restaurants, supermarkets, and event organizers, while many people suffer from hunger. The absence of a centralized system for managing surplus food distribution leads to inefficient coordination between donors and organizations serving needy communities. This paper proposes FOODLINK – A Web-Based Food Waste Management Platform that connects food donors, NGOs, volunteers, and administrators through a centralized digital system. The platform allows donors to post surplus food details such as quantity, type, location, and availability time. NGOs and volunteers can view these donations and arrange timely collection and distribution. The system is developed using React.js for the frontend, Node.js and Express.js for backend services, and MongoDB for database management. Role-based authentication using JSON Web Tokens ensures secure access to the platform. Features such as donation tracking, request management, and real-time status updates improve transparency and operational efficiency. The proposed platform reduces food wastage, improves coordination between stakeholders, and contributes toward sustainable food redistribution. The system demonstrates how modern web technologies can be applied to address real-world social challenges.

Dr.M.Jaithoon Bibi, K.Dharsan, "FOODLINK – A Web-Based Platform for Efficient Food Waste Management and Redistribution" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(2): Page(265-268) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.