What is GiftAMeal?
GiftAMeal is a mobile application that connects restaurants, customers, and local food banks through a simple photo-based donation system. When users dine at participating restaurants and take photos using the app, GiftAMeal donates to local food banks, providing 1.2 lbs of healthy groceries to families in need. The platform has facilitated over 1,000,000 meals through 150+ food banks across 46 states.
For restaurants, GiftAMeal offers a turnkey corporate social responsibility program that drives customer engagement and provides marketing benefits. Restaurants receive dashboard reporting, promotional materials, and a royalty-free license to use customer photos for marketing purposes. The platform serves over 1,000 restaurants ranging from local favorites to national chains, creating a measurable social impact while supporting business growth.
Features
- Photo-Based Donations: Each photo taken at participating restaurants triggers donations to local food banks
- Social Media Amplification: Sharing photos on social media multiplies donation impact
- Restaurant Dashboard: Provides per-location and system-wide reporting for participating restaurants
- Marketing Materials: Includes design assistance for promotional materials and digital graphics
- Photo Licensing: Royalty-free license for restaurants to use customer photos for marketing
- Food Bank Network: Connects to 150+ food banks across 46 states for local impact
Use Cases
- Restaurants seeking corporate social responsibility programs
- Businesses looking to increase customer engagement through social impact
- Food banks seeking additional funding sources
- Consumers wanting to support local communities while dining out
- Marketing teams needing user-generated content for promotion
- Multi-location restaurant chains implementing unified giving programs
