Many on-campus basic needs facilities at UCSC are underutilized due to lack of awareness and accessibility issues. This app aims to bridge that gap by:
- Providing a platform for facilities to list available products (with photos).
- Utilizing AI-powered image processing to automatically itemize and categorize uploaded images of products.
- Offering an interactive map for students to locate and navigate to these facilities.
- (In progress) Allowing users to leave comments, questions, and suggestions for each facility.
This app ensures that students can easily access essential resources, reducing food waste and supporting a more sustainable campus.
- AI-Powered Image Recognition: Automatically detects and categorizes products from uploaded images, reducing manual data entry for facility staff.
- View Product Listings: See what’s available at each facility, including AI-tagged images.
- Navigate with Google Maps: Easily find and get directions to any facility.
- (Upcoming) Feedback & FAQ System: Users can ask questions and suggest improvements, with automatic email notifications to facility managers.
The app leverages AI-driven image recognition to streamline inventory management:
- Facility staff upload images of available products.
- AI processes the images, identifies items, and categorizes them automatically.
- Users can browse itemized product lists without manual updates.
This technology helps ensure that inventory remains accurate and up-to-date with minimal effort.
- Redwood Free Market
- Cowell Coffee Shop
- Produce Pop-up ($)
- Terry-Freitas Cafe
- The Cove
- Center for Agroecology Farmstand ($)
- Womxn’s Center Food Pantry
- Ethnic Resource Centers Snack Pantry
- Lionel Cantú Queer Center Food Pantry
Food insecurity is a significant issue at UCSC. The Redwood Free Market alone saw over 11,000 visits last year, yet food is still going to waste. This app helps by:
- Making it easier for students to find and use available resources.
- Reducing unnecessary trips to grocery stores, saving fuel and money.
- Encouraging food donations by providing convenient drop-off locations.
- Automating inventory updates through AI, ensuring accurate and accessible listings.
Contributions and feedback are welcome! If you’d like to contribute, report an issue, or suggest a feature, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.