Researchers will use wireless sensors inside neighborhood micro-pantries to monitor inventory, expiration dates, and local demand and supply patterns, aiming to optimize food distribution.| Urban Freight Lab
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Seattle is piloting the nation’s first connected network of community food micro-pantries. Powered by UW-led smart sensor research, the project will fight hunger, cut food waste, and improve access—creating a model that other cities can follow.| Urban Freight Lab