Digitalization in Social Work: How Tafel.app Shapes the Future of Food Banks
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Tafel.app Pilot Project
Digitalization of social work with heart and mind
With nationwide deployment, over 300,000 hours of volunteer work could be saved annually through intelligent digitalization – without losing the human component. Digitalization doesn’t stop at any sector – not even social work.
A particularly promising example of this is Tafel.app, an innovative platform we developed at WebPX for Motus UG. This solution aims to show how technology and humanity can work hand in hand and has the potential to revolutionize the work of food banks in Germany.🚀 We are currently working to start a pilot project with Tafel Deutschland to demonstrate the real impact in practice.
The Challenges of Analog Food Bank Work
Traditional food bank work faces enormous challenges that can be solved through intelligent digitalization. Our analysis reveals four main problem areas:
Traditional Challenges
Time-consuming Customer Management
Paper-based systems are inefficient
Confusing Appointment Scheduling
Queues and chaos during distribution
Resource Waste
Over 7.5 tons of waste annually just for ID cards
High Personnel Effort
Volunteers spend too much time on administration
Tafel.app: Our Flagship Project for Digital Transformation
Our Digital Solution
Developed for Motus UG on behalf of Tafel Deutschland
With Tafel.app, we at WebPX want to show that digitalization in social work is not only possible but can also be successful. We have developed a comprehensive solution specifically designed for use by Tafel Deutschland:
📱 Available Apps & Resources
The Impressive Numbers of Digitalization
With nationwide deployment of Tafel.app, impressive savings potential emerges for the entire food bank landscape in Germany:
Potential Savings with Nationwide Deployment
€3.2M
Calculated total savings nationwide
300,000+
Potential relief of volunteer work (hours)
7.5 tons
Potential annual waste reduction
€400,000
Estimated savings in material costs
Technology with Heart: Our Development Approach
The development of Tafel.app required a special approach that places people at the center while leveraging the best technologies:
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User-Centered Design
Developed specifically for diverse user groups from digital natives to smartphone beginners
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Privacy by Design
GDPR compliance and data protection as core features, not afterthoughts
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Offline Functionality
Reliable operation even with unstable internet connections
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Scalable Architecture
Ready for nationwide deployment across all German food banks
The Future of Social Work is Digital
Tafel.app is more than just an app – it’s a vision of how digitalization can make social work more efficient without losing its humanity. The project shows that technology and social responsibility can go hand in hand.
Support the Tafel.app Pilot Project
Help us advance the digitalization of food banks! Whether as a food bank organization, supporter, or interested party – every form of support brings us closer to making volunteer work more efficient.
🚀 Tafel.app – Digital transformation for social organizations
Developed by WebPX for Motus UG • Available in App Store and Google Play