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FreshConnectCuneo4 - Fondazione WellFARE Impact Ente del Terzo Settore

Fondazione WellFARE Impact – Ente del Terzo Settore – FreshConnectCuneo

Challenge: Cuneo / M.I.A.C.: How to provide isolated communities with sustainable food logistics?

Target Group: Isolated Communities

FreshConnectCuneo is a sustainable logistics project that connects local food producers with isolated communities in Cuneo using refrigerated lockers and eco-friendly delivery methods. In partnership with the WeSpesa platform, energy-efficient lockers are placed in strategic community hubs like senior centers and associations, offering residents convenient access to fresh food without long-distance travel.

The project aims to improve food access, support the local economy, and reduce the environmental impact of food distribution. Community involvement was key: forums and surveys guided the selection of locker locations.

Implemented in collaboration with the WeSpesa platform, energy-efficient lockers were installed at key community locations, such as senior centers and local associations. Community input, gathered through forums and surveys, played a central role in selecting appropriate locker sites to ensure accessibility and relevance. Approximately 15 people were involved in the co-creation activities, with around 10 being considered as representatives of marginalised communities. A zero-emission bicycle delivery service was launched. An intelligent algorithm optimizes locker use and delivery schedules.

Next steps include expanding the locker network based on collected data and strengthening the model for long-term sustainability and replication in other rural areas.

screenshot of Cuneo Connect digital plataform

Fondazione WellFARE Impact – Ente del Terzo Settore – CuneoConnect

Challenge: Cuneo: How can the well-being of youth in remote locations be enhanced?

Target Group: Isolated Communities, children and youth

CuneoConnect is a digital platform designed to bridge social isolation among youth aged 13 to 18 in Cuneo’s remote areas. The primary objective is to improve mental and social well-being by fostering social connections and community engagement.

The project was developed through extensive co-creation activities, including the formation of a youth advisory group that worked with developers in workshops to tailor the platform’s features and matching algorithms to local needs. The platform, developed in partnership with OpenYard, uses an advanced algorithm to connect youth based on shared interests and proximity, offering personalized event suggestions and community activities.

The pilot resulted in the successful development and deployment of a prototype in a closed beta within local schools and community centers. Feedback from 10 individuals from the target group helped validate the usability and relevance of the tool in real-world settings. The result is a functional, user-centric app that is accessible on mobile devices and accommodates low-connectivity areas.

Next steps include scaling the platform’s reach within Cuneo and potentially other rural regions, establishing a non-profit organization with OpenYard for long-term sustainability, and continuing to refine the platform based on user feedback. The ultimate goal is to create a replicable model for youth engagement in other underserved areas.