ZEROWASTE - FOOD WASTE

REDUCTION PLATFORM

(ES-452: Major Project - Dissertation)

submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement

for the award of the degree of

Bachelor of Technology
in
Computer Science & Engineering

Submitted by

DIPANSHU PANDEY
06420802721

Under the supervision of

Dr. MONIKA ARORA

Associate Professor
Department of CSE

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology
PSP-4, Sector-17, Rohini, Delhi-110089

May/June 2025
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VISION OF THE INSTITUTE

 To establish a leading Global Center of Excellence in multidisciplinary education, training and

research in the area of Engineering, Technology and Management.
 To produce technologically competent, morally & emotionally strong and ethically sound
professionals who excel in their chosen field, practice commitment to their profession and
dedicate themselves to the service of mankind.

MISION OF THE INSTITUTE

 To develop world class Laboratories and other Infrastructure conducive in acquiring latest
knowledge and expertise.
 To bridge the knowledge and competency gaps of institute’s fresh pass-outs vis-à-vis field
requirements.
 To strengthen Industry- Institute Interaction and partnership for imbibing corporate culture
amongst our faculty and students.
 To promote research culture among faculty and students enhancing their academic and
professional confidence needed to face global challenges. To honour commitment towards
social and moral values
 To honour commitment towards social and moral values.

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

PO 1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
PO 2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO 3. Design/development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
PO 4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO 5. Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO 6. The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO 7. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and
need for sustainable development.
PO 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
PO 9. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multi-disciplinary settings.
PO 10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
PO 11. Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments.
PO 12. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

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Department of Computer Science &Engineering

Vision
To emerge as a center of excellence, in the field of Computer Science and Engineering &
Research, by grooming our pupils with strong conceptual knowledge to enable them as a
professional and researcher for the benefit of society.

Mission
1. To inculcate self-motivation among the students, who can find and understand the need
of the day.
2. To produce best quality professionals with strong conceptual knowledge and hands-
on experience.
3. To enable the students to be technically competent among their peers and serve as
ethical software professionals.
4. To facilitate industry interaction exposure for the benefit of the stakeholders.
5. To motivate faculties and students for continuous improvement of their academic
standards with qualitative research.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

1. To promulgate strong foundation in Applied Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
fundamentals.
2. To be able to comprehend, analyze and map the computational logics with real time
problems.
3. To provide extensive knowledge to design and build products with innovative solutions
for problems using their skills in Computer Science and Engineering and other related
domains.
4. To inculcate attributes such as self-confidence, ethics, teamwork, leadership skills,
communication skills for life-long learning.
5. To succeed with excellence as computer professionals or successful entrepreneurs or
pursue higher studies through quality education.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) (w.e.f 2021)

1. To develop and integrate knowledge of different disciplines- Computer Science,
Electronics, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics to analyze and design computing
solutions to solve the problems in different domains.
2. To demonstrate research and technical skills for emerging areas to produce solutions to
problems through open source and proprietary platforms.
3. To exhibit the ability to ethically excel in life-long professional career, higher studies and
entrepreneurship with good communication, writing and leadership skills for the benefit
of society.

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 DECLARATION

This is to certify that the material embodied in this Major Project - Dissertation titled
“ZERO WASTE: FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PLATFORM” being submitted in the partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Technology in
Computer Science & Engineering is based on my original work. It is further certified that this
Major Project - Dissertation work has not been submitted in full or in part to this university or any
other university for the award of any other degree or diploma. My indebtedness to other works
has been duly acknowledged at the relevant places.

(Dipanshu Pandey)

06420802721

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the work embodied in this Major Project - Dissertation titled “ZERO
WASTE: FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PLATFORM” being submitted in the partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science &
Engineering, is original and has been carried out by DIPANSHU PANDEY (Enrollment No.
06420802721) under my supervision and guidance.

It is further certified that this Major Project - Dissertation work has not been submitted in full or
in part to this university or any other university for the award of any other degree or diploma to the
best of my knowledge and belief.

(Dr. Monika Arora)

Associate Professor

(Prof. Achal Kaushik)

HOD-CSE & Dean Academic
Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

An endeavor is not complete and successful till the people who made it possible are given
due credit for making it possible. I take this opportunity to thank all those who have made the
endeavor successful for me.

At the very onset I thank Dr. Monika Arora, my Major Project – Dissertation supervisor for
giving inspiration on such important and valuable topic, his scholarly guidance, constant
supervision and encouragement to make it success. His research knowledge and passion for
problem solving amazes and inspires me. At all crucial stages, valuable insights given by him,
made me take the right direction. I thank her for the countless hours he has spent with me,
criticizing my ideas, enlightening my writing skills, and helping me. Her assistance during this
work has been invaluable and inspirational.

I extend my thanks to Prof. Payal Pahwa, Principal, BPIT and

Prof. Achal Kaushik, HOD-CSE, BPIT for their regular motivation, support and pray full presence.

Last but not least, I especially thank to my family members for their unconditional moral
support, encouragement, best wishes and patience for not giving them proper time during the study.

(Dipanshu Pandey)

06420802721

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 Abstract

Food waste is a critical global issue, contributing to environmental degradation and re-
source inefficiency, while millions still suffer from hunger. This project aims to address
that gap by building a web-based Food Donation Management System that streamlines
the process of donating surplus food and ensures timely redistribution. The platform
allows registered users (individuals or organizations) to donate excess food through a
simple form. Once submitted, the food listing is reviewed and approved by an admin
to ensure safety and reliability. Approved donations are made available in the deliv-
ery agent panel, where agents can log in, view orders, and deliver the food to nearby
NGOs or food collection centers. The system helps reduce food waste, promote re-
sponsible consumption, and support charitable organizations by connecting donors and
logistics teams through a structured digital workflow. Built using PHP, MySQL, and
HTML/CSS, the platform is lightweight, user-friendly, and scalable. It focuses on oper-
ational efficiency, transparency, and social impact through the responsible redistribution
of food.

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 Table of Contents

Vision and Mission of the Institute i

Program Outcomes (POs) ii

Department’s Vision, Mission, PEOs and PSOs iii

Declaration iv

Certificate v

Acknowledgement vi

Abstract vii

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2: PROBLEM STATEMENT 4
2.1 Problem Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CHAPTER 3: ANALYSIS 7
3.1 Software Requirement Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Feasibility Study of the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Tools / Technologies / Platform Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Use Case Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CHAPTER 4: DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE 13

4.1 Work Breakdown Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Explanation of Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4 ER Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION 17
5.1 Screenshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Source Code of Some Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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 CHAPTER 6: TESTING 30

CHAPTER 7: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 34

CHAPTER 8: LIMITATION OF THE PROJECT AND FUTURE WORK 36

Bibliography 38

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 List of Figures
Figure No. Figure Title
___________ Page No.

1 Use Case Diagram of ZeroWaste...................................................................16

2 Work Breakdown Structure of ZeroWaste..................................................... 17
3 Flow Chart of ZeroWaste...............................................................................19
4 ER Diagram of ZeroWaste.............................................................................20
5 Login Page..................................................................................................... 21
6 Home Page..................................................................................................... 21
7 Food Donation Form Page............................................................................. 22
8 Payment Gateway.......................................................................................... 22
9 Chatbot and FAQs..........................................................................................23
10 Admin Page....................................................................................................23
11 Delivery Assigned Page................................................................................. 24
12 Delivery History.............................................................................................24

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 List of Tables
Table No. Table Title Page No.

1 Summary of Key Test Cases...........................................................................36

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 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Food wastage is a significant global issue, with millions of tons of edible food dis-
carded each year despite widespread hunger and malnutrition. According to the United
Nations, over 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted globally, while approximately 828
million people go to bed hungry. The problem is not solely about overproduction but
largely stems from inefficiencies in distribution, communication, and the lack of orga-
nized systems to connect surplus food with those in need. In this context, technology
can offer sustainable, efficient, and impactful solutions.
The proposed Food Donation Management System is a web-based platform de-
signed to bridge the gap between food donors and organizations that can effectively re-
distribute surplus food. By digitizing the processes of donation, approval, and delivery,
the platform ensures real-time communication, improves accountability, and stream-
lines coordination among all stakeholders — donors, administrators, and delivery per-
sonnel.

1.1 Project Overview

The system is structured around three primary user roles:

• Donors: Individuals, restaurants, and organizations can register, submit food do-
nation details (type, quantity, pickup location, expiry), and track the status and
history of their donations.

• Admins: Admins are responsible for reviewing donation submissions, approving

or rejecting them based on set criteria, assigning delivery agents, and monitoring
the overall workflow through a centralized dashboard.

• Delivery Agents: Delivery personnel access a panel where they view assigned
tasks, update delivery statuses (e.g., In Transit, Delivered), and share live location
data for tracking purposes.

The system is developed using open-source technologies such as PHP, MySQL,

HTML, and CSS. These technologies ensure that the platform is lightweight, scalable,
and accessible via standard web browsers across devices.

1.2 Key Features Implemented

To ensure a seamless experience for users and improve the operational efficiency of
food redistribution, the system includes the following core features:

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 1. Food Donation Submission: Donors can submit comprehensive food donation
details, including the type of food, quantity, expiry date, and pickup address.

2. Email Notification System: Automated alerts are sent to users at critical stages,
such as after donation submission, admin approval, and assignment for delivery.

3. Admin Dashboard: Admins can manage the entire process from donation ap-
proval to delivery assignment and view donation analytics.

4. Delivery Agent Panel: Delivery agents can view pending pickups, update their
delivery progress, and confirm completion of delivery tasks.

5. Live Location Tracking: Delivery agents can share real-time location data, en-
hancing trust and ensuring timely delivery.

6. Donation History Logs: Both donors and delivery agents can view their respec-
tive history for transparency and record-keeping.

7. Chatbot Integration: A chatbot offers users support with FAQs and common
issues, reducing dependency on manual customer service.

8. Dark Mode Support: Users can switch to dark mode, enhancing accessibility
and reducing eye strain.

9. Contact Form: Allows users to send inquiries, feedback, or support requests

directly through the platform.

1.3 Gaps in Existing Systems

While several food donation platforms exist (e.g., Feeding India by Zomato, Robin
Hood Army, No Food Waste), many fall short in one or more key areas:

• Limited Automation: Most platforms do not provide automated communication

between donors, admins, and delivery personnel.

• Lack of Real-Time Tracking: The absence of delivery tracking reduces trans-

parency and accountability.

• Poor Role Management: Some platforms do not distinguish between different

user roles, leading to confusion and inefficiencies.

• No Analytical Insights: Admins often lack access to visual data reports or per-
formance metrics.

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 • No Notification System: Users must manually check the platform for updates
due to the lack of alert mechanisms.

• Device Dependence: Many platforms are app-based only, excluding users who
prefer or only have access to web browsers.

1.4 How This Project is Different

The Food Donation Management System addresses the above limitations by introduc-
ing:

• Role-Based Access Control: Each user has a distinct dashboard tailored to their
functions, improving usability and clarity.

• Automated Notifications: The system uses email to provide real-time alerts,

keeping users informed at every stage.

• Live Delivery Tracking: Adds transparency and boosts user confidence in the
fulfillment process.

• Web-Based Access: The platform is browser-accessible, eliminating the need for

additional downloads and making it usable on both desktops and mobile devices.

• Operational Workflow Efficiency: From submission to delivery confirmation,

the system enables a seamless and structured process.

• Enhanced Accessibility: Features such as dark mode and chatbot integration

make the system more user-friendly for a diverse user base.

• Data Visualization and Insights: Admins can view donation trends, categorize
data, and generate reports to support better decision-making.

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 CHAPTER 2: PROBLEM STATEMENT

2. 1 Problem Definition

Food wastage is a persistent and growing problem across the globe, affecting both de-
veloped and developing nations. Despite advancements in food production and distri-
bution, a significant percentage of edible food is discarded every day from households,
restaurants, supermarkets, and events. According to the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP), over 931 million tons of food are wasted annually, contributing
not only to economic losses but also to environmental degradation. At the same time,
millions of people suffer from hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity, particularly in
underprivileged and vulnerable communities. This imbalance presents an urgent need
for a systemic solution that bridges the gap between food surplus and food scarcity.
One of the major reasons for this problem is the lack of an efficient and accessible
platform to coordinate food donations and logistics. While many individuals and or-
ganizations are willing to donate surplus food, there is no structured system to ensure
timely collection, approval, and delivery to the right recipients or facilities. Manual
processes, lack of communication, poor tracking, and limited visibility into donation
status often lead to operational inefficiencies and wasted opportunities. Additionally,
there is no real-time system that notifies stakeholders or tracks the status of donations
and deliveries transparently.
The lack of integration between donors, administrators, and delivery agents fur-
ther hampers the ability to act swiftly and responsibly. Without proper accountability,
even well-intentioned food donations may go uncollected or unutilized. There is also
a noticeable absence of digital tools like analytics dashboards, notification systems, or
automated logs to help improve and manage food donation operations over time.
In this context, a digital solution is necessary to streamline the end-to-end process
of food donation, review, assignment, and delivery. A web-based platform tailored to
this problem can provide transparency, traceability, and operational efficiency to food
redistribution systems. The aim is to minimize waste, enhance communication, and
ensure that food reaches verified organizations like NGOs or food waste management
centers on time.

2.2 Objectives

The primary objective of this project is to develop a web-based Food Donation Man-
agement System that enables the efficient and transparent redistribution of surplus food
through a structured, role-based workflow. The platform aims to promote sustainability

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 and social impact by connecting Donors, Admins, and Delivery Agents within a unified
ecosystem.
The key objectives of the system are as follows:

1. To Create a User-Friendly Donation Interface:

The system will provide donors with a simple and intuitive interface to submit
food donations. The donation form will capture essential details such as food
type, quantity, expiry date, and pickup location to ensure the relevant and timely
redistribution of surplus food.

2. To Implement Role-Based Access Control:

The platform will distinctly manage three user roles—Donor, Admin, and Deliv-
ery Agent. Each role will have access to specific features and dashboards aligned
with their responsibilities, ensuring secure and efficient operations.

3. To Enable Admin Oversight and Approval:

Admins will be responsible for reviewing submitted donations, verifying food
safety and relevance, approving or rejecting entries, and assigning delivery agents
for approved donations. This ensures food safety and proper redistribution.

4. To Provide Delivery Management Features:

Delivery agents will have access to a dedicated portal where they can view ap-
proved donations, accept assignments, update delivery status, and track their de-
livery history. Real-time location tracking will further enhance delivery visibility
and accountability.

5. To Automate Email Notifications:

Automated emails will be triggered at key events such as donation submission,
admin approval, and delivery assignment. This ensures all stakeholders remain
informed throughout the process without requiring manual follow-ups.

6. To Maintain Donation and Delivery History Logs:

The system will maintain complete records of past donations and deliveries. This
enables transparency for users and provides a verifiable trail of redistribution ac-
tivities for accountability and reporting purposes.

7. To Include Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making:

Admins will have access to an analytics dashboard that visualizes donation trends,
popular food categories, and delivery efficiency. These insights will help support
informed decision-making and resource allocation, ensuring optimal operations.

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 8. To Prioritize Accessibility and Usability:
The platform will feature accessibility options such as dark mode for visual com-
fort, and a chatbot assistant to guide users through the platform. This will enhance
the overall user experience, ensuring ease of use for all stakeholders.

9. To Ensure Security, Scalability, and Maintainability:

The system will be developed using lightweight, scalable, and secure technolo-
gies (PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS). The design will ensure that future enhance-
ments, additional user roles, or integrations can be incorporated without compro-
mising performance.

10. To Contribute Toward Social and Environmental Goals:

Ultimately, this project aims to reduce food waste, support food-insecure com-
munities, and contribute to environmental sustainability and social welfare by
effectively bridging the gap between surplus food and those in need.

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 CHAPTER 3: ANALYSIS

3.1 Software Requirement Specifications

3.1.1 Functional Requirements of the Project

The functional requirements define the specific behaviors, operations, and features that
the Food Donation Management System must support to meet the needs of donors,
administrators, and delivery agents. These requirements represent the core functionality
of the system and are critical to achieving its objectives.

1. User Registration and Login:

The system must allow users (donors and delivery agents) to create accounts, log
in securely, and access their respective dashboards.

2. Food Donation Submission:

Registered donors must be able to submit food donation forms that capture details
such as food type, quantity, expiration date, and pickup location.

3. Email Notification System:

Automated email notifications must be triggered when a donation is submitted,
approved by the admin, or assigned for delivery.

4. Admin Panel – Food Review and Approval:

Admins must have the ability to review each donation, approve or reject it, and
add remarks. Approved food should appear in the delivery dashboard.

5. Delivery Agent Login and Dashboard:

Delivery agents must log in and access a list of approved food donations, with the
ability to accept an order, update its delivery status, and view delivery history.

6. Real-Time Location Tracking:

The system must capture and display the live location of the delivery agent while
a food order is being transported.

7. Donation and Delivery History Logs:

Both donors and delivery agents should be able to view their previous donations
and deliveries, respectively, from their dashboards.

8. Chatbot Support:
A chatbot must be available on the website to guide users, provide answers to
basic queries, and enhance user engagement.

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 9. Admin Data Analytics Dashboard:
The admin panel must include a section to analyze total donations, food types,
delivery times, and geographic trends.

10. Dark Mode Toggle:

Users should be able to toggle between light and dark mode for better visual
comfort and accessibility.

11. Contact Us Form:

A contact form must be provided for users to reach out to the team with inquiries
or feedback.

3.1.2 Non-functional Requirements of the Project

Non-functional requirements define the quality attributes, system behavior under con-
straints, and performance goals of the Food Donation Management System. These are
essential to ensure the system is reliable, efficient, and user-friendly over time.

1 Usability:
2 The user interface must be simple, intuitive, and accessible to users of all techni-
cal backgrounds, with clear instructions and visual feedback for every action.

3 Performance:
4 The platform should respond to user actions within two seconds under normal
load and handle multiple concurrent users (scalability considered for future growth).

5 Scalability:
6 The system must be designed to scale with an increasing number of users, food
entries, and delivery agents without performance degradation.

7 Security:
8 User data, especially login credentials, must be stored securely using password
hashing. Role-based access control must be enforced between donors, admins,
and agents.

9 Maintainability:
10 The codebase should follow proper software development principles with mod-
ular architecture, allowing future updates, bug fixes, and feature additions with
minimal disruption.

11 Availability:
12 The system should be accessible 24/7 with minimal downtime. Scheduled main-
tenance must be communicated in advance to users.

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 13 Portability:
14 The application should run on any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
and support both desktop and mobile devices.

15 Reliability:
All data transactions, including donations and status updates, must be accurate
and fail-safe. Recovery mechanisms should be in place in case of failures.

16 Accessibility:
The system should meet basic accessibility standards (font size, contrast, key- board
navigation), including features like dark mode for better visual experience.

17 Compliance:
The platform must comply with basic data protection policies and local food safety
regulations regarding food handling and redistribution practices.

3.2 Feasibility Study of the Project

A feasibility study evaluates the practicality and success potential of the proposed Food
Donation Management System before actual development and deployment. It involves
analyzing several factors such as technical, operational, economic, legal, and time fea-
sibility to ensure that the system is realistic, cost-effective, and efficient for its intended
use.

1. Technical Feasibility:
The project is technically feasible using widely available and open-source tech-
nologies like PHP, MySQL, HTML, and CSS. These technologies are stable,
well-supported, and sufficient to implement all core features such as form sub-
missions, email notifications, data management, authentication, and role-based
access. Tools like Google Maps API for location tracking and basic SMTP for
email alerts are easy to integrate. No advanced or specialized hardware is re-
quired, and the system can be hosted on a standard web server or cloud service.

2. Operational Feasibility:
The platform is highly operable from the user’s perspective. It includes a simple
interface for food donors, an admin panel for verification, and a dedicated section
for delivery agents. With features like a chatbot, contact form, and dark mode,
the system is user-friendly and ensures smooth operation. The role-based flow —
from donation to delivery — is clearly defined, making it practical to implement
in real environments like restaurants, community kitchens, and NGOs.

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 3. Economic Feasibility:
The development and maintenance of the system are economically viable. Since
the project uses open-source technologies and can be developed without licensing
costs, the overall investment is minimal. Hosting, domain registration, and third-
party tools (e.g., SMTP or Maps API) can be managed within a modest budget.
In the long run, the platform can help reduce food wastage costs for donors and
operational costs for NGOs by improving food redistribution efficiency.

4. Legal Feasibility:
The platform ensures compliance with basic food safety and hygiene standards.
Since food donations are made by registered users and deliveries are handled by
authorized agents, it reduces the risk of legal issues. Terms of service and dis-
claimers can be added to clarify liability and ensure ethical food handling prac-
tices.

5. Schedule Feasibility:
Based on the scope of the project, the development can be completed within a
planned two-month period. The breakdown includes time for requirement gath-
ering, interface design, backend coding, database setup, testing, and deployment.
The timeline has been organized to accommodate iterative development and bug
fixing without overextending deadlines.

3.3 Tools / Technologies / Platform Used

The development of the Food Donation Management System involves a variety of web
technologies and tools that collectively support frontend design, backend logic, data
management, and deployment. The system has been built with a focus on accessibil-
ity, performance, and ease of maintenance. Below is a description of the tools and
technologies used:

• HTML/CSS: Used for structuring and styling the frontend of the platform, in-
cluding form layouts, navigation, and page responsiveness.

• PHP: Server-side scripting language used to build backend logic for handling
user authentication, donation submissions, admin actions, and email notifications.

• MySQL: Relational database management system used to store user data, dona-
tion entries, delivery records, and system logs.

• JavaScript: Used for enhancing user interactivity, real-time validations, and

chatbot integration on the client-side.

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 • Bootstrap: Frontend framework used for responsive design, prebuilt UI compo-
nents, and quick layout customization.

• XAMPP: A local development environment used to simulate the web server, PHP
engine, and MySQL database during development and testing.

• GitHub: Used for version control and team collaboration throughout the project.

• Web Hosting Server (e.g., InfinityFree or Hostinger): Deployed platform on a

live domain to make the system accessible to users.

1. HTML (HyperText Markup Language):

HTML is used to create the basic structure of the website, including donation
forms, dashboards, navigation, and content sections. It ensures that all pages are
well-structured and accessible across browsers.

2. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets):

CSS is employed to style the website visually. It controls the layout, color themes
(including dark mode), responsiveness, and overall aesthetic appeal of the user
interface.

3. JavaScript (JS):
JavaScript adds interactivity to the system. It handles form validations, UI toggles
(such as dark mode), dynamic content updates, and chatbot interactions on the
client side.

4. PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor):

PHP serves as the server-side scripting language. It manages backend opera-
tions including form data handling, session management, email processing, and
database interactions.

5. MySQL:
MySQL is the relational database management system used to store and man-
age all the application data, such as user information, donation records, delivery
assignments, and admin actions. It ensures secure and efficient data handling.

6. XAMPP / Apache Server:

XAMPP is used as the local development environment. It provides an integrated
platform including Apache (web server), MySQL (database server), and PHP,
allowing for efficient development and testing.

7. Visual Studio Code (VS Code):

VS Code is the main code editor used throughout the development process. It of-

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that enhanced productivity.

8. Google Maps API (optional):

Google Maps API is used to integrate location tracking for delivery agents. It dis-
plays real-time location information to improve delivery coordination and trans-
parency.

9. PHPMailer:
These tools are integrated to handle email notifications. Automated emails are
sent to users at key stages of the donation process, including donation submission,
admin approval, and delivery assignment.

3.4 Use Case Diagram

Figure 1. Use Case Diagram of ZeroWaste

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4.1 Work Breakdown Structure

Figure 2. Work Breakdown Structure of ZeroWaste

4.2 Explanation of Modules

The Food Donation Management System is divided into four main modules. Each
module plays a critical role in the project lifecycle, from planning to deployment and
future maintenance.
1. Planning Module
This module focuses on setting up the foundation for the project. It includes:

• Requirement Gathering: Identifying project goals, user roles (Donor, Ad-

min, Delivery Agent), and key functionalities like donation submission, ap-
proval, and delivery tracking.
• Feasibility Study: Assessing whether the system can be practically imple-
mented in terms of technology, cost, operations, and time.
• System Design: Creating early design artifacts like use-case diagrams, ER
diagrams, and process flows to visualize system functionality.
• Timeline & Resource Planning: Breaking the project into manageable
tasks across a 2-month schedule, assigning responsibilities to team mem-
bers.

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 2. Design & Development Module
This module covers the actual building of the system:

• UI/UX Design: Designing page layouts and form structures for donors,
admins, and agents. Includes mobile responsiveness and dark mode for ac-
cessibility.
• Frontend Development: Coding the user interface using HTML and CSS.
Creating forms for food donations, login pages, dashboards, and visual com-
ponents.
• Backend Development: Writing the PHP logic to handle form submissions,
user sessions, admin actions, and sending notification emails.
• Database Setup: Designing MySQL tables for users, donations, deliveries,
and logs. Ensuring data validation and relationships between tables.

3. Testing & Deployment Module

This module ensures the system works as expected and is ready for use:

• Functional & Security Testing: Verifying that all features (e.g., donation
form, admin approval) work correctly. Also checks for common vulnerabil-
ities like SQL injection.
• Bug Fixing & Optimization: Addressing issues found during testing and
optimizing page loading, query performance, and email dispatch.
• Deployment: Hosting the site on a live server (or localhost), setting up
the domain, linking the database, and ensuring the platform is accessible to
users.

4. Maintenance & Enhancement Module

This module focuses on future-proofing the system:

• Add-ons: Integrating optional but useful features like a chatbot for user
assistance, Google Maps API for live delivery tracking, and a contact form
for support.
• Analytics Dashboard: Giving admins insights into total donations, top
donors, and delivery history through charts and downloadable reports.
• Documentation: Preparing a user manual, developer guide, and the final
project report to help in future upgrades or team handover.

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Figure 3. Flow Chart of ZeroWaste

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Figure 4. ER Diagram of ZeroWaste

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5.1 Screenshots

Figure 5. Login Page

Figure 6. Home Page

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 Figure 7. Food Donation Form Page

Figure 8. Payment Gateway

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 Figure 9. Chatbot and FAQs

Figure 10. Admin Page

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 Figure 11. Delivery Assigned Page

Figure 12. Delivery History

5.2 Source Code of Some Modules

In this section, we provide the source code for key modules implemented in the Food
Donation Management System. These modules represent the core functionality and
logic behind the platform, including frontend, backend, and database interactions.

17.1.1 Frontend Code

Below is the source code of the main homepage for the Zero Waste web platform. This
interface includes the navigation bar, content banners, image section, donation links,

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 and a responsive footer. It uses HTML, an external CSS file, and Font Awesome icons
for styling.
1 <!DOCTYPE html>
2 <html lang="en">
3 <head>
4 <meta charset="UTF-8">
5 <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
6 <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale
=1.0">
7 <title>Zero Waste</title>
8 <link rel="stylesheet" href="home.css">
9 <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/
libs/font-awesome/4.7.0/css/font-awesome.min.css">
10 </head>
11 <body>
12 <header>
13 <div class="logo">Zero <b style="color: #06C167;">Waste</b></
div>
14 <div class="hamburger">
15 <div class="line"></div>
16 <div class="line"></div>
17 <div class="line"></div>
18 </div>
19 <nav class="nav-bar">
20 <ul>
21 <li><a href="#home" class="active">Home</a></li>
22 <li><a href="about.html" >About</a></li>
23 <li><a href="contact.html" >Contact</a></li>
24 <li><a href="profile.php" >Profile</a></li>
25 </ul>
26 </nav>
27 </header>
28 <script>
29 hamburger=document.querySelector(".hamburger");
30 hamburger.onclick =function(){
31 navBar=document.querySelector(".nav-bar");
32 navBar.classList.toggle("active");
33 }
34 </script>
35 <section class="banner">
36 <a href="fooddonateform.php">Donate Food</a>
37 </section>
38 <div class="content">
39 <p style="font-size: 23px;">
40 Cutting food waste is a delicious way of saving money,
helping to feed the world and protect the planet.

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 41 </p>
42 </div>
43 <div class="photo">
44 <br>
45 <p class="heading">Our Works</p>
46 <br>
47 <p style="font-size: 28px; text-align: center;">"Look what we
can do together."</p>
48 <br>
49 <div class="wrapper">
50 <div class="box"><img src="img/p1.jpeg" alt=""></div>
51 <div class="box"><img src="img/p4.jpeg" alt=""></div>
52 <div class="box"><img src="img/p3.jpeg" alt=""></div>
53 </div>
54 </div>
55 <div class="deli" style="display: grid;">
56 <p class="heading">DOOR PICKUP AVAILABLE</p>
57 <br>
58 <p class="para">"Your donate will be immediately collected and
sent to needy people "</p>
59 <img src="img/delivery.gif" alt="" style="margin-left:auto;
margin-right: auto;">
60 </div>
61 <section id="donate" style="text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;">
62 <a href="support.html" style="display: inline-block; padding: 10
px 20px; background-color: #06C167; color: white; text-
decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 18px;">
Support Us</a>
63 </section>
64 <footer class="footer">
65 <div class="footer-left col-md-4 col-sm-6">
66 <p class="about">
67 <span> About us</span>The basic concept of this project is
to collect the excess/leftover food from donors such as
hotels, restaurants, marriage halls, etc. and distribute
it to the needy people.
68 </p>
69 </div>
70 <div class="footer-center col-md-4 col-sm-6">
71 <div><p><span> Contact</span></p></div>
72 <div><p>(+91) 8076721138</p></div>
73 <div><p><a href="#">zerowaste921@gmail.com</a></p></div>
74 </div>
75 <div class="footer-right col-md-4 col-sm-6">
76 <h2> Zero<span> Waste</span></h2>
77 <p class="menu">
78 <a href="#"> Home</a> |

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 79 <a href="about.html"> About</a> |
80 <a href="profile.php"> Profile</a> |
81 <a href="contact.html"> Contact</a>
82 </p>
83 <p class="name"> Zero Waste &copy; 2025</p>
84 </div>
85 </footer>
86 </body>
87 </html>

17.1.2 Backend Code

1 <?php
2 include("login.php");
3 if($_SESSION[’name’]==’’){
4 header("location: signin.php");
5 }
6 $emailid= $_SESSION[’email’];
7 $connection=mysqli_connect(’127.0.0.1’, ’root’, ’’, ’demo’,
3307);
8 $db=mysqli_select_db($connection,’demo’);
9

10 if(isset($_POST[’submit’])) {
11 $foodname=mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST[’
foodname’]);
12 $meal=mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST[’meal’])
;
13 $category=$_POST[’image-choice’];
14 $quantity=mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST[’
quantity’]);
15 $email=$_POST[’email’];
16 $phoneno=mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST[’
phoneno’]);
17 $district=mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST[’
district’]);
18 $address=mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST[’
address’]);
19 $name=mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST[’name’])
;
20

21 $query="INSERT INTO food_donations(email, food, type,

category, phoneno, location, address, name, quantity)

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VALUES(’$emailid’, ’$foodname’, ’$meal’, ’$catego

ry’, ’$phoneno’, ’$district’, ’$address’, ’$name’
, ’
$quantity’)";
23 $query_run= mysqli_query($connection, $query);
24 if($query_run) {
25 $to = $email;
26 $subject = "Food Donation Confirmation - Zero Waste";
27 $message = "Dear $name,\n\nThank you for your generous
food donation...";
28 $headers = "From: no-reply@zerowaste.com";
29

30 if(mail($to, $subject, $message, $headers)){

31 echo ’<script>alert("Data saved and confirmation email
sent.");</script>’;
32 } else {
33 echo ’<script>alert("Data saved, but email could not
be sent.");</script>’;
34 }
35

36 header("Location: delivery.html");
37 exit;
38 } else {
39 echo ’<script>alert("Data not saved")</script>’;
40 }
41 }
42 ?>

17.1.3 Database Code

The database module handles the structure and management of the data related to the
system. Below is an example of the SQL schema for the donations table.
1 -- phpMyAdmin SQL Dump
2 -- version 5.2.0
3 -- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/
4 --
5 -- Host: 127.0.0.1:3307
6 -- Generation Time: Apr 18, 2023 at 04:00 PM
7 -- Server version: 10.4.27-MariaDB
8 -- PHP Version: 8.1.12
9

10 SET SQL_MODE = "NO_AUTO_VALUE_ON_ZERO";

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12 SET time_zone = "+00:00";
13

14

15 /*!40101 SET @OLD_CHARACTER_SET_CLIENT=@@CHARACTER_SET_CLIENT

*/;
16 /*!40101 SET @OLD_CHARACTER_SET_RESULTS=@@CHARACTER_SET_RESULTS
*/;
17 /*!40101 SET @OLD_COLLATION_CONNECTION=@@COLLATION_CONNECTION
*/;
18 /*!40101 SET NAMES utf8mb4 */;
19

20 --
21 -- Database: ‘demo‘
22 --
23

24

25

26 --
27 -- Table structure for table ‘admin‘
28 --
29

30 CREATE TABLE ‘admin‘ (

31 ‘Aid‘ int(11) NOT NULL,
32 ‘name‘ text NOT NULL,
33 ‘email‘ varchar(60) DEFAULT NULL,
34 ‘password‘ text NOT NULL,
35 ‘location‘ text NOT NULL,
36 ‘address‘ text NOT NULL
37 ) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=
utf8mb4_general_ci;
38

39 --
40 -- Dumping data for table ‘admin‘
41 --
42

43

44

45 --
46 -- Table structure for table ‘delivery_persons‘
47 --

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49 CREATE TABLE ‘delivery_persons‘ (

50 ‘Did‘ int(11) NOT NULL,
51 ‘name‘ varchar(255) NOT NULL,
52 ‘email‘ varchar(255) NOT NULL,
53 ‘password‘ varchar(255) NOT NULL,
54 ‘city‘ varchar(50) DEFAULT NULL
55 ) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=
utf8mb4_general_ci;
56

57 --
58 -- Dumping data for table ‘delivery_persons‘
59 --
60

61

62

63

64 --
65 -- Table structure for table ‘food_donations‘
66 --
67

68 CREATE TABLE ‘food_donations‘ (

69 ‘Fid‘ int(11) NOT NULL,
70 ‘name‘ varchar(50) NOT NULL,
71 ‘email‘ varchar(60) NOT NULL,
72 ‘food‘ varchar(50) NOT NULL,
73 ‘type‘ text NOT NULL,
74 ‘category‘ text NOT NULL,
75 ‘quantity‘ text NOT NULL,
76 ‘date‘ datetime DEFAULT current_timestamp(),
77 ‘address‘ text NOT NULL,
78 ‘location‘ varchar(50) NOT NULL,
79 ‘phoneno‘ varchar(25) NOT NULL,
80 ‘assigned_to‘ int(11) DEFAULT NULL,
81 ‘delivery_by‘ int(11) DEFAULT NULL
82 ) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=
utf8mb4_general_ci;
83

84 --
85 -- Dumping data for table ‘food_donations‘
86 --

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88

89

90 --
91 -- Table structure for table ‘login‘
92 --
93

94 CREATE TABLE ‘login‘ (

95 ‘id‘ int(11) NOT NULL,
96 ‘name‘ text NOT NULL,
97 ‘email‘ varchar(60) NOT NULL,
98 ‘password‘ text NOT NULL,
99 ‘gender‘ text NOT NULL
100 ) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=
utf8mb4_general_ci;
101

102 --
103 -- Dumping data for table ‘login‘
104 --
105

106

107

108

109 --
110 -- Table structure for table ‘user_feedback‘
111 --
112

113 CREATE TABLE ‘user_feedback‘ (

114 ‘feedback_id‘ int(11) NOT NULL,
115 ‘name‘ varchar(255) DEFAULT NULL,
116 ‘email‘ varchar(255) DEFAULT NULL,
117 ‘message‘ text DEFAULT NULL
118 ) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=
utf8mb4_general_ci;
119

120 --
121 -- Dumping data for table ‘user_feedback‘
122 --
123

124 INSERT INTO ‘user_feedback‘ (‘feedback_id‘, ‘name‘, ‘email‘,

‘ message‘) VALUES

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your product!’);
126

127 --
128 -- Indexes for dumped tables
129 --
130

131 --
132 -- Indexes for table ‘admin‘
133 --
134 ALTER TABLE ‘admin‘
135 ADD PRIMARY KEY (‘Aid‘),
136 ADD UNIQUE KEY ‘email‘ (‘email‘);
137

138 --
139 -- Indexes for table ‘delivery_persons‘
140 --
141 ALTER TABLE ‘delivery_persons‘
142 ADD PRIMARY KEY (‘Did‘),
143 ADD UNIQUE KEY ‘email‘ (‘email‘);
144

145 --
146 -- Indexes for table ‘food_donations‘
147 --
148 ALTER TABLE ‘food_donations‘
149 ADD PRIMARY KEY (‘Fid‘);
150

151 --
152 -- Indexes for table ‘login‘
153 --
154 ALTER TABLE ‘login‘
155 ADD PRIMARY KEY (‘email‘),
156 ADD UNIQUE KEY ‘id‘ (‘id‘);
157

158 --
159 -- Indexes for table ‘user_feedback‘
160 --
161 ALTER TABLE ‘user_feedback‘
162 ADD PRIMARY KEY (‘feedback_id‘);
163

164 --

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166 --
167

168 --
169 -- AUTO_INCREMENT for table ‘admin‘
170 --
171 ALTER TABLE ‘admin‘
172 MODIFY ‘Aid‘ int(11) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT, AUTO_INCREMENT
=3;
173

174 --
175 -- AUTO_INCREMENT for table ‘delivery_persons‘
176 --
177 ALTER TABLE ‘delivery_persons‘
178 MODIFY ‘Did‘ int(11) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT, AUTO_INCREMENT
=5;
179

180 --
181 -- AUTO_INCREMENT for table ‘food_donations‘
182 --
183 ALTER TABLE ‘food_donations‘
184 MODIFY ‘Fid‘ int(11) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT, AUTO_INCREMENT
=26;
185

186 --
187 -- AUTO_INCREMENT for table ‘login‘
188 --
189 ALTER TABLE ‘login‘
190 MODIFY ‘id‘ int(11) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT, AUTO_INCREMENT
=17;
191

192 --
193 -- AUTO_INCREMENT for table ‘user_feedback‘
194 --
195 ALTER TABLE ‘user_feedback‘
196 MODIFY ‘feedback_id‘ int(11) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT,
AUTO_INCREMENT=7;
197 COMMIT;

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 CHAPTER 6: TESTING

Testing is an essential phase in the development process to ensure the functionality, se-
curity, usability, and reliability of the system. The goal of testing the Food Donation
Management System was to ensure that all components function as expected, and all
stakeholders (donors, delivery agents, admins) can seamlessly interact with the plat-
form.
The testing process for this project involved multiple stages, including unit testing,
integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing. Below is a detailed
overview of the testing conducted.

6.1 Types of Testing Conducted

6.1.1 Unit Testing

Unit testing was performed to validate individual components and modules of the sys-
tem. Each function or class in the code was tested independently to verify its correctness
and behavior.

• Login functionality: Tested for both successful and failed login attempts.

• Food Donation Form: Verified that the form correctly captures and stores donor
information, food details, and expiry dates.

• Admin Panel: Ensured that the admin can approve, reject, and assign donations
to delivery agents correctly.

• Delivery Agent Panel: Checked the ability to view and update donation statuses.

6.1.2 Integration Testing

Integration testing ensured that different modules of the system worked together as
expected. This phase checked whether the front-end and back-end systems were well
integrated and communicated correctly.

• Donation Submission and Admin Approval: Validated that a donation submit-

ted by a donor was accurately passed to the admin for review and approval.

• Admin and Delivery Agent Communication: Ensured that once a donation was
approved by the admin, it was assigned to the correct delivery agent, and updates
were reflected in the agent’s panel.

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 • Real-time Notification System: Tested the integration of real-time email noti-
fications, ensuring that the system triggered notifications when a donation was
submitted, approved, or delivered.

6.1.3 System Testing

System testing involved evaluating the complete end-to-end functionality of the Food
Donation Management System as a whole. The focus was to validate that all compo-
nents worked together smoothly and that the system met the project requirements.

• Food Donation Flow: Verified the end-to-end process starting from the donor
submitting a donation, admin approval, delivery assignment, and delivery confir-
mation.

• Admin Dashboard: Ensured the admin dashboard provided proper analytics,

donation review, and delivery management features.

• Delivery Agent Tracking: Tested the delivery agent’s ability to track and confirm
deliveries.

6.1.4 User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

User acceptance testing was performed by testing the system with actual end-users
(donors, admins, and delivery agents) to ensure that the platform met the requirements
and was user-friendly.

• Donor Testing: Donors were asked to submit food donations and monitor the
process until delivery.

• Admin Testing: Admin users reviewed donations, approved them, and assigned
delivery agents.

• Delivery Agent Testing: Delivery agents tested the ability to track and confirm
deliveries.

6.2 Bug Fixes and Issue Resolution

During the testing phase, a few minor issues were identified and resolved:

• Bug in Admin Dashboard: The admin dashboard did not refresh after a donation
was approved. This was fixed by implementing automatic page updates.

• Delivery Status Not Updating: Occasionally, delivery agents encountered issues

with updating the delivery status. This was resolved by optimizing the database
queries.

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 • Notification Delay: Some notifications were delayed by a few minutes. This
was fixed by optimizing the email sending process and integrating a third-party
service.

17.2 Test Cases

Below is a summary of key test cases that were executed during the testing process:
Test ID Description Expected Result Status
TC01 Testing login(correct credentials). Login is successful and the user is redirected to dashboard. Pass
TC02 Testing login(incorrect credentials). Error message is displayed, and the user is prompted to try again. Pass
TC03 Test donation form submission. Donation details are saved correctly in the database. Pass
TC04 Test admin approval of donation. Admin successfully approves the donation, and the status is updated. Pass
TC05 Test delivery page. Delivery agent receives the donation assignment and can track the status. Pass
TC06 Test notification system(email). Donors, admins, and delivery agents receive timely email notifications. Pass
TC07 Test admin dashboard analytics. Admin dashboard correctly displays donation statistics and activity trends. Pass
TC08 Test chatbot interaction. Chatbot provides helpful responses and redirects queries appropriately. Pass

Table 1. Summary of Key Test Cases

6.3 Performance Testing

Performance testing was conducted to ensure that the system can handle the expected
load, especially considering the number of donations and delivery agents that might
access the system simultaneously.

• Load Testing: Simulated multiple users accessing the platform simultaneously

to ensure no significant slowdowns or crashes.

• Stress Testing: Tested the system under extreme conditions (e.g., 100+ simul-
taneous donations and deliveries) to evaluate how the system responds to high
traffic.

6.4 Security Testing

Security testing was carried out to ensure that the system is resistant to common vul-
nerabilities and exploits.

• SQL Injection Prevention: Ensured all user inputs were sanitized and validated
to prevent SQL injection attacks.

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Validated that input fields do not allow malicious
JavaScript code to be executed.

• Session Management: Verified that user sessions were handled securely, and
users were logged out after inactivity.

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 6.5 Usability Testing

Usability testing was conducted to evaluate the user experience (UX) and ensure that
the platform was easy to use and navigate. This included:

• Feedback from Users: Users were asked to provide feedback on the platform’s
usability, and suggestions for improvement were implemented.

• Accessibility Testing: Ensured that the platform was accessible to all users, in-
cluding those with disabilities (e.g., dark mode, text-to-speech compatibility).

6.6 Conclusion

The testing phase was successful, and the system met all the functional and non-functional
requirements. The Food Donation Management System is robust, secure, and user-
friendly. Through extensive testing, we ensured that all features work as expected, and
the platform is ready for deployment.
Future testing can focus on continuous integration (C1I) practices, further perfor-
mance improvements, and more in-depth usability testing with a wider range of users.

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 CHAPTER 7: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

7.1 Summary

Food waste is a global issue that coexists paradoxically with hunger and food insecurity.
The increasing volume of edible food being discarded by households, restaurants, and
businesses poses serious environmental, economic, and ethical concerns. This project,
titled Food Donation Management System, was undertaken to address this gap by
creating a digital platform that enables the responsible collection, approval, and delivery
of surplus food to verified NGOs and food rescue organizations.
The project is designed as a web-based solution involving three key actors: Donor,
Admin, and Delivery Agent. Donors can submit food details using a structured form.
The Admin panel is responsible for verifying, approving, and assigning the donation to
an available Delivery Agent. Delivery Agents can log in to view assigned donations,
update delivery statuses, and track delivery history. The entire process is automated
with real-time notifications to ensure all stakeholders remain informed and the food
reaches its destination efficiently.
Key features of the system include:

• Role-based access control for donors, admins, and delivery agents.

• Donation submission form with pickup location, food details, and expiry tracking.

• Admin dashboard for review, analytics, and delivery assignment.

• Delivery agent panel with order tracking and liive location integration.

• Automated email notifications for donation lifecycle updates.

• Donation and delivery history tracking for transparency.

• Chatbot support and a contact form for user assistance.

• Dark mode for improved accessibility and visual comfort.

• Basic analytics to help admins monitor donation trends and platform usage.

The technologies used in the development of this platform include PHP, MySQL,
HTML/CSS, along with third-party services such as the Google Maps API and SMTP
for notification functionalities.
Manual testing was performed across all modules to ensure data integrity, work-
flow reliability, and system security. All critical paths—from user login to food deliv-
ery—were verified successfully and functioned as intended.

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 From an academic perspective, the project offered hands-on experience in full-stack
web development, form validation, user interface design, real-time communication, and
system deployment. It also underscored the importance of user-centric design principles
and modular development approaches.
Future scope for the platform includes:

• Mobile application support for increased accessibility.

• NGO registration and feedback mechanisms.

• Food quality rating and review modules.

• Volunteer-based delivery systems.

• Multi-language support and improved accessibility features.

In conclusion, the Food Donation Management System serves as a scalable, ef-

ficient, and socially impactful solution. With continued refinement and real-world de-
ployment, it holds strong potential to contribute meaningfully to the global fight against
food waste and hunger.

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 CHAPTER 8: LIMITATION OF THE PROJECT AND
FUTURE WORK

8.1 Limitations of the Project

While the Food Donation Management System meets its core objectives effectively,
several limitations were identified during development and testing:

• No mobile application: The system is currently web-based only, which limits

accessibility for users who primarily rely on mobile devices.

• Limited user authentication features: The login system uses basic username-
password authentication without multi-factor authentication or OAuth, which could
improve security.

• Lack of dynamic scalability: The application may not handle very high traffic
efficiently due to limited server-side optimization and lack of cloud deployment.

• Food quality verification: There is currently no robust mechanism for verifying

the quality or safety of donated food, which may affect trust.

• Limited NGO involvement: NGOs are not directly registered or logged into the
platform, which limits their participation in the donation lifecycle.

These limitations do not hinder the system’s core functionality but represent areas
for significant improvement in future versions.

8.2 Future Work

Based on the identified limitations and evolving requirements, the following improve-
ments and expansions are proposed for future development:

• Mobile application: Develop Android and iOS applications to enhance user ac-
cessibility and usability.

• Advanced authentication mechanisms: Integrate OAuth 2.0, Google Sign-In,

or OTP-based login to enhance security.

• Cloud deployment: Host the platform on scalable cloud infrastructure such as

AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to handle more users and ensure reliability.

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 • Automated delivery tracking: Incorporate real-time GPS tracking using mobile
device integration for delivery agents.

• Food quality rating system: Introduce food quality checks, expiry prediction
using machine learning, and user feedback/rating features.

• NGO registration and management module: Allow NGOs to register, receive,

and confirm donations through their own dedicated login and dashboard.

• Volunteer delivery support: Add a volunteer registration system to crowdsource

delivery support for areas with fewer delivery agents.

• Multi-language support: Localize the platform to support regional languages

and improve accessibility across diverse user groups.

• AI-based donation matching: Implement intelligent matching between donors,

recipients, and delivery agents based on location, availability, and urgency.

• Impact analytics: Develop a dashboard to show the social impact of donations

(e.g., number of meals saved, carbon footprint reduced).

The implementation of these future enhancements would greatly improve the plat-
form’s scalability, user experience, and social impact. With continued development and
stakeholder involvement, the Food Donation Management System can evolve into a
comprehensive ecosystem to tackle food waste and hunger on a larger scale.

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