We believe in proactive partnerships that lift our community. We know that when everyone works together, we can make a difference. In that spirit, Uncle’s proudly adds (and matches) 25 cents to each check as a donation to The Food Bridge and The Food Project. Guests can opt out simply by asking, no explanation required.
What is FoodBridge?
Food Bridge is an online food rescue system that saves food from the landfill and puts it into the hands of non-profits feeding our community… all with ta click of a button. By design, we recover wholesome food that is currently being disposed of or otherwise randomly donated.
FoodBridge links with local non-profit agencies that rely on donations to support those in need, in and around our communities and instantly informs them of product availability.
Who are these non profit groups?
Currently, FoodBridge is affiliated with several non-profit missions, shelters, safe houses, and relief groups throughout the
Maryland area, including:
Helping Up Mission (Personal Improvement for the Poor & Homeless)
Baltimore Rescue Mission (Homeless Shelter)
The Franciscan Center (Emergency Assistance to the Poor & Homeless)
Arundel House of Hope (Emergency Assistance to the Poor & Homeless)
Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (Community Service)
Ferndale United Methodist Church / Angels of Addiction (Soup Kitchen, Rotating Shelter & Street Outreach)
Safe House of Hope (Human Trafficking Safe House)
Mana Food Center (Food Pantry)
The Rag Picker / Port Recovery (Recovery Houses)
Baltimore Gift Economy (Community Growth & Urban Gardening)
Food Link (Hunger Relief/Safety Network for the Poor)
VSCOA (Serving Disabled and Homeless Veteran Community)
The Samaritan Women (Human Trafficking Safe House)
The Joseph House (Servicing the Poor and Homeless)
Who are the donors?
Current donors include Food Service Industry brokers, distributors and independent operators. The program is expanding to include manufacturers, processors, retailers, and local chain accounts.
What is the benefit?
FoodBridge is working to address two major issues that the foodservice community can assist with: Waste and Hunger. FoodBridge helps foodservice businesses track, manage and reduce their waste while supplying wholesome left over food to those in need;
Feeding families, not landfills. By participating, you will run a more efficient operation while helping those in need.