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Food Oasis

Food Oasis is a community-driven platform dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to food pantries and meal programs when they need them most. Operating across several regions, including Los Angeles County, The Hawaiian Islands, Santa Barbara County, and McKinney, TX. The web application bridges the gap between individuals and essential food assistance services, creating a supportive network within various communities.

The codebase is fully open source, licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2. This project is a proud initiative of Hack for LA, under Civic Tech Structure.

How to contribute

Join us in making a difference:

  1. Start by Onboarding: Complete the Hack for LA Onboarding. Joining is free!
  2. Joining the Team: Read the onboarding section of our Wiki.
  3. Volunteer Opportunities:
    • Validate and maintain pantry and meal program data.
    • Provide UX/UI design support.
    • Assist with usability testing.
    • Engage in marketing to connect with community members.
    • Contribute as a developer (see Developer Instructions for guidance).

For more details, visit the Food Oasis Wiki.