End college student hunger
Help us make every meal count
Turning unused swipes and surplus food into dignity, equity, and opportunity.
Turning unused swipes and surplus food into dignity, equity, and opportunity.
1 in 3 college students experience food insecurity. Platedrop builds the infrastructure that turns unused meal swipes and surplus food into reliable meals; helping schools cut waste, vendors grow, and students eat.
1 in 3 college students experience food insecurity. Platedrop builds the infrastructure that turns unused meal swipes and surplus food into reliable meals; helping schools cut waste, vendors grow, and students eat.
of food insecure students reported not receiving SNAP benefits
of food insecure students reported not receiving SNAP benefits
of food insecure students reported not receiving SNAP benefits
Average annual cost of a college meal plan
Average annual cost of a college meal plan
Average annual cost of a college meal plan
of food is wasted annually on college campuses.
of food is wasted annually on college campuses.
of food is wasted annually on college campuses.
of total food supply is wasted in the U.S.
of total food supply is wasted in the U.S.
of total food supply is wasted in the U.S.
Our solution
Student-first platform
Students can donate or claim unused meal swipes, access affordable surplus meals, and save money through exclusive vendor discounts — all in one easy, stigma-free app.
Student-first platform
Students can donate or claim unused meal swipes, access affordable surplus meals, and save money through exclusive vendor discounts — all in one easy, stigma-free app.
Built for campuses and communities
PlateDrop turns food waste into opportunity by connecting directly with dining systems and local establishments. Schools gain an efficient way to redistribute meals, while businesses can list discounts and surplus items to reach more students.
Built for campuses and communities
PlateDrop turns food waste into opportunity by connecting directly with dining systems and local establishments.
Schools gain an efficient way to redistribute meals, while businesses can list discounts and surplus items to reach more students.
We do, and tell!
Platedrop provides schools and vendors with real-time dashboards and annual reports that showcase meals redistributed, pounds of food saved, and student dollars stretched, etc. We are turning sustainability into recognition, retention, and growth.
We do, and tell!
Platedrop provides schools and vendors with real-time dashboards and annual reports that showcase meals redistributed, pounds of food saved, and student dollars stretched, etc. We are turning sustainability into recognition, retention, and growth.
FAQ
Everything you need to know
Does Platedrop replace my meal plan?
Is there a cost to use Platedrop?
What value does PlateDrop bring to my campus?
How hard is it to integrate Platedrop?
How is Platedrop different from other food apps?
FAQ
Everything you need to know
Does Platedrop replace my meal plan?
Is there a cost to use Platedrop?
What value does PlateDrop bring to my campus?
How hard is it to integrate Platedrop?
How is Platedrop different from other food apps?
FAQ
Everything you need to know
Does Platedrop replace my meal plan?
Is there a cost to use Platedrop?
What value does PlateDrop bring to my campus?
How hard is it to integrate Platedrop?
How is Platedrop different from other food apps?
Can we count on you?
Be part of the solution. Join our launch waitlist or bring Platedrop to your campus or establishment.
Can we count on you?
Be part of the solution. Join our launch waitlist or bring Platedrop to your campus or establishment.
Can we count on you?
Be part of the solution. Join our launch waitlist or bring Platedrop to your campus or establishment.