Irish entrepreneur's app solves waste of food by redistributing it to those most in need

Every day a staggering amount of food is wasted across Ireland and it’s a problem we need to immediately address, said Iseult Ward, the co-founder of an innovative app that helps redistribute food to those most in need.

The app connects businesses that have surplus food with charities that provide meals for those in need. Businesses upload details of their leftover food which sends a text message to local charities that can then collect the donation.

While it was established in 2013, last year was arguably the firm’s most successful year. It hit a major milestone of 1m meals re-distributed, won a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland award, and Ms Ward was listed as one of Time’s Next Generation Leaders.