Combating Food Insecurity Through AI
One in eight Texans experiences food insecurity, with limited or inconsistent access to nutritious food. AI-FEED is an innovative platform using artificial intelligence to enhance the food charity ecosystem. Through streamlined logistics, improved communication, and data-driven technologies, our goal is to connect food pantries, donors, and agencies, ensuring every Texan has access to culturally-aware and personalized meals.
AI-FEED Research Objectives
We're developing a multi-faceted platform targeting the needs of diverse stakeholders. Each module incorporates a Learn, Act, Educate philosophy, based on key challenges we've identified.
Empowering Community Leaders
Focused on redefining and modeling healthy food access areas, this module provides actionable insights for policy changes and community presentations.
Optimizing Food Pantries
Built to minimize food waste, this module predicts current client needs and educates on food nutrition, contributing to healthier lifestyles.
Engaging Food Donors
Receive real-time alerts for food charity needs and track your community impact with our interactive dashboard.
Supporting Food Clients
Easily connect with food charities and access home food delivery services, all while learning more about nutritious food choices.
Partners and Collaborators
We are proud to collaborate with a diverse set of institutions, organizations, and agencies to further our mission. We are also in conversations with several other potential partners.
Currently, we are working with the University of Houston, University of Texas at Austin, Tackle Hunger, National Science Foundation, Harris County Offices of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Legacy Community Health, New Hope Housing, Hearts and Hands of Baytown, Brighter Bites, and YMCA of Greater Houston.
Join AI-Feed's Mission
Join us in our mission to leverage AI for addressing food security challenges. Your involvement can make a difference in ensuring equitable food distribution and sustainability.
Contact AI-Feed
Reach out to us for collaborations, inquiries, or to learn more about our initiatives. We're based at the University of Houston and are eager to hear from you.