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Pantry Pulse

A live map showing which little free pantries are stocked and which need help.

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The idea

Neighbors and volunteers check a nearby little free pantry and tap a quick status: full, low or empty, with a photo. The map shows where food is needed most so donors can go where it counts. Pantry stewards get alerts when their pantry runs low.

Who it is for
Little free pantry stewards and neighborhood donors
How it makes money
Donations and small sponsorships from local grocers
Suggested stack
Next.js, MySQL, Tailwind, hosted on a small VPS
Launch cost
Under $100

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PROMPT 1 OF 3

Build a web app called Pantry Pulse. Show a Google Maps view of pantries with colored pins for full, low and empty. Stewards sign up and add a pantry with name, address, photo and notes on what is most needed.

PROMPT 2 OF 3

Anyone can open a pantry page and submit a quick status update with level, optional photo and what is running out, without an account. Show last updated time and a history. Add a most needed list that combines recent updates across the area.

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PROMPT 3 OF 3

Email stewards when their pantry is reported empty. Add a donor page that lists the five pantries most in need and a weekly summary email for subscribers. Add a Stripe donation button to cover hosting.

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