Bynum Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05)announced that Anshuwon the Congressional App Challengefor Oregon's 5th Congressional District. Anshu's app, Grub.io, stood out for its innovative approach to addressing food waste, scarcity, and insecurity by connecting those in need with access to extra meals. The Congressional App Challenge celebrates student innovation, and Anshu's work highlights the impact young people can have when technology is used to solve real-world challenges.

"Congratulations Anshu on winning the Congressional App Challenge for Oregon's 5th Congressional District!" said Rep. Bynum. "Students like you are the future and hold the keys to solving so many of our most pressing challenges. I am so impressed by your app and I look forward to meeting you when you visit DC."

"I am very excited about this recognition for my work, meeting with Congresswoman Bynum, and the opportunity to visit Washington DC this spring!" said Anshu. "This has been a huge encouragement for me to continue developing my app and hopefully contribute to reducing food waste and food insecurity in Oregon. I'm so grateful for this opportunity, and to Congresswoman Bynum and her team!"

You can find out more about the Congressional App Challengehere and below.

Every year, middle and high school students across the country are invited to create a unique app on a platform of their choice as part of the Congressional App Challenge. This challenge highlights the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate, and 35% of challenge participants in 2022 even described themselves as coding beginners!

Students may register as an individual, or as part of a team of up to 4 students. Submissions will be judged based on quality of the idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of the idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence of coding and programming skills.

All winners will be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception, meet with Congresswoman Bynum, display their app in the US Capitol Building, and be featured on the House of Representatives website.

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