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Food Insecurity Dashboard

Mapping access to Panther Pantry and CalFresh resources with interactive data visualization. We're building a tool that helps students find food assistance quickly and helps administrators understand where gaps exist on campus.

3-5 hrs/wk3/5 members· 2 spots openSpring 2026
Computer ScienceSocial JusticePythonData VisualizationUI Design

The Problem

Many students don't know about available food resources on campus. We need a visual, accessible way to surface this information.

Milestones

2/4 done

Data collection complete

Gather all CalFresh and Pantry location data

Target: Feb 1, 2026✓ Completed Jan 28

Interactive map prototype

Build first interactive map with filters

Target: Mar 1, 2026✓ Completed Mar 2

User testing with students

Test with 10 students for usability feedback

Target: Mar 15, 2026

Launch on campus

Deploy and share with student services

Target: Apr 1, 2026

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2 spots remaining

Team

M

Maria R.

lead · MESA

J

José L.

contributor

A

Aisha K.

contributor · Umoja

Course

CS 3A