Neighbors in Need
Neighbors in Need caters to an at-risk youth’s personalised needs
How does it work?
The web portal allows the Neighbor in Need (at-risk youth) to request up to five items they are in need of, listing them from high to low priority. They can track the status of their items and receive a unique code once their package is ready to collect. The Donor can select a wishlist from which they can pick items to donate. After donation, they receive rewards in terms of grocery store points and discount on specific items. The Donor drops off the items they purchased for their Neighbor in Need in the locker at the grocery store. After the items are transferred to the recipient locker, the Neighbor can collect their package by entering a unique code found on their user profile within our web portal.
Why is it needed?
Neighbors in Need caters to an at-risk youth's personalized needs by providing them with the basic necessities such as food, personal hygiene products, clothing, and medicine on a day-to-day basis. We give donors an opportunity to connect with the receiver on a personal level; while providing a seamless donation experience that integrates with their day-to-day shopping routine.
How does it improve life?
Neighbors in Need has 3 core features: positive branding, our service, and additional connections. Our branding seeks to connect donors with community members in need through easy, accessible, and small-scale donations that encourage positivity and connection. Our service houses the donated items and distributes them to schools and community centers. Finally, we facilitate additional connections through our web portal and SMS messaging for quick and easy requesting and tracking of donations. Our value propositions are our direct-to-consumer donations which are prioritized and curated specifically for those in need by those in need. Our personalized approach for donors creates a feeling that they are making a real difference in a tangible person's life. We provide greater consumption for businesses, higher revenue through larger purchases and we help move along the stock. Lastly with enforced positivity and ease of use, it has never been easier to help out those in need with only 5$.