Pantry Pal is an AI-powered meal planning and pantry management app designed specifically for college students. We make eating well simple, affordable, and stress-free — no matter your cooking skills, kitchen size, or budget.

What Pantry Pal Offers

AI Pantry Scan

Take a picture of your pantry, fridge, or even a single ingredient — and our AI identifies what you have and recommends meal options instantly.

Personalized Meal Planning

Get weekly meal plans tailored to:

  • Your dietary needs

  • Your cooking tools (microwave-only, dorm-friendly, etc.)

  • Your time constraints

  • Your personal taste

Budget-Friendly Food Guidance

Our smart budgeting features help you:

  • Eat for less without sacrificing nutrition

  • Plan meals under a weekly spending limit

  • Shop smart with suggested deals and coupons

Leftover + Food Waste Reduction Tools

Turn random leftover ingredients into full meals, helping you save money and reduce food waste.

Smart Shopping Lists

Pantry Pal builds your grocery list around what you already have so you only buy what’s missing — automatically syncing with partner grocery stores and delivery services.

Nutrition + Cooking Confidence

We provide easy recipes, beginner-friendly instructions, and healthier substitution tips — helping students build better habits and skills over time.

Roommate & Social Features

Plan meals together, share recipes, and collaborate on group grocery lists to save even more.

Who We Serve

✔ Dorm residents
✔ Off-campus students
✔ Students with limited time, money, or cooking experience
✔ Anyone wanting to eat better without stress

Our Promise

We remove the guesswork from everyday eating by putting convenience, affordability, and health in one simple app.