The Brief
- Georgia Tech students developed a notification system that alerts NCM staff when the Atlanta Community Food Bank has needed items, allowing for cost-effective bulk purchases.
- The students redesigned NCM’s warehouse, increasing storage capacity from 33 to 56 pallet spaces, enabling the nonprofit to accept more food donations.
- A new online point system was created to allow NCM clients to access fresher food more frequently, rather than being limited to monthly pantry visits.
- The implemented changes are projected to enable NCM to serve approximately 566 additional clients monthly, doubling the number of people served below the poverty line.
- The project saved NCM significant time and money, enhancing their ability to distribute more food at a lower cost.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – A group of eight Georgia Tech students used their capstone project to help transform the way a local nonprofit feeds people.
Ryan Jones, executive director of Norcross nonprofit Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries (NCM), says the growing need for food in Gwinnett County was putting a strain on their resources.
“We served 27,000 individuals last year and we’ll serve about 6,000 more this year than we did last year,” Jones said. …