GiveRoute App Matches Donations to Real Shelter Needs Using 8-Factor Scoring

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A developer has built GiveRoute, an open-source web app designed to fix a common problem in donation logistics where shelters receive unwanted items while critical needs go unmet. The platform aggregates verified community wishlists and uses a deterministic 8-factor scoring engine to match donor offers to the most urgent, relevant requests. Needs automatically lose priority if unverified after 30 days, helping prevent outdated listings from cluttering the system. Google Gemini is used server-side to parse messy donor descriptions into structured data, while an 8-step handoff protocol guides donations from initial offer to scheduled delivery. The app is built on React 19, TypeScript, Express, and Supabase, with 41 automated tests, and is live at giveroute.vercel.app.

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