# Food Delivery Volunteer Platforms Anjel Connects Grocery Delivery Volunteers with Those in Need By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-09-04 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anjel References: [anjel](https://anjel.ca/index) Anjel is a charitable [grocery delivery platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiva-technologies-1) allowing volunteers to give back to their community. The [social good app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zesty-app) provides seniors and other low-income individuals with free groceries that are delivered to their door and aims to make affordable food more accessible to the masses. Anjel's business model is inspired by popular apps like [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-grocery-experience) and the company's main challenge is that budget grocers don't usually deliver. The app lets volunteers who are already on a supermarket trip accept new shopping lists, allowing them to purchase groceries for someone in need and transport the food products directly to their door. Anjel collaborates directly with neighbourhood houses and community centers to ensure the products are made accessible to low-income individuals and aims to strengthen communities across Vancouver, Canada. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Community-based Delivery Platforms:** Inspiration from Anjel's business model could lead to innovative community-based platforms that facilitate the delivery of various goods and services to those in need. - **Crowdsourced Volunteer Marketplaces:** Crowdsourced volunteer marketplaces could use Anjel's model to connect volunteers with individuals or organizations looking for help. - **Technology-enabled Social Good Apps:** Technology-enabled social good apps could provide innovative ways to address societal issues and improve lives by leveraging the power of our connected world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Logistics and Delivery:** Logistics and delivery companies could partner with non-profit organizations to develop innovative delivery solutions for communities in need. - **Social Networking and Crowdsourcing:** Social networking and crowdsourcing companies could develop platforms that connect volunteers with organizations in need of their services. - **Non-profit and Charitable Organizations:** Non-profit and charitable organizations could leverage Anjel's model to establish scalable and sustainable programs that provide critical services to communities and individuals in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Localized Food Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/localized-food-delivery-app.md) - [Neighborhood Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neigbordrop.md) - [Canadian Grocery Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-grocery.md) - [Community-Led Grocery Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caringbridge.md) - [Homemade Meal Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin.md) - [Food Bank Delivery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-donation-pickups.md) - [Fee-Free Grocer Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kroger-grocery-connect.md) - [Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftameal.md) - [Hunger Relief Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunger-relief.md)