Paranoid Fan, an app founded by Agustin Gonzalez to have food delivered to sport-enthusiasts directly in their seats, recently pivoted its mapping and delivery technologies to support food banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has prompted many businesses to close their doors and put a strain on local food banks across the country.
The reimagined app is called Nepjun and digitizes the infrastructure of food banks. The platform helps food banks and pantries set up a menu, confirm packaging, and develop a a system to distribute orders efficiently. The app is free for both food banks and pantries to use and delivery personal are paid competitively, although the app will accept volunteer delivery staff as well.
Charitable Pivoted Sports Apps
Paranoid Fan is Using its Sports Mapping Technology to Food Banks
Trend Themes
1. Charitable Sports Apps - Apps are pivoting to support charitable causes, opening up opportunities in both the tech and non-profit industries.
2. Digitized Infrastructure - Digitized infrastructure can support sectors such as food banks, increasing efficiency and streamlining processes in non-profit organizations.
3. On-demand Delivery - Delivery technology is being used to support food banks, highlighting the potential for on-demand delivery services in the non-profit sector.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The use of digital technology in non-profit infrastructure creates disruptive innovation opportunities to increase efficiency for charitable organizations.
2. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations can benefit from the implementation of on-demand delivery technology to support food banks and increase accessibility to resources.
3. Food Delivery - The adaptation of food delivery technology to charitable organizations presents new opportunities for the food industry to support and engage with local communities.