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Food Insecurity Hackathon: Tech-enabled solutions addressing food insecurity related barriers

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Anshika Goyal
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Apr 25, 2022
Microsoft partnered with the City of Glendale, CHLA, KidsX, and verynice on a 3-day design-a-thon challenge (March 4-6) to come up with innovative and creative approaches to address the issues which ...
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AlexMahoon
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Feb 26, 2025

A Food Insecurity Hackathon brings together innovators to develop tech-driven solutions for food access challenges. Ideas can range from AI-powered distribution systems to mobile apps that connect surplus food with those in need. These solutions help reduce waste and make nutritious food more accessible to communities. Finding creative ways to improve food access is essential—just like how the Dutch Bros menu offers a variety of drinks to suit different tastes and preferences.