What We Do

Four Programs. One Mission.

From recovering surplus food to advocating for sustainable communities, Uncle Julie Foundation operates four targeted programs that address hunger and food waste at every level.

🍎 Food Recovery

🧺 Community Support

🌍 Humanitarian Outreach

♻️ Sustainability

How We Make a Difference

We tackle food insecurity and food waste through four interconnected programs, each designed to address a different piece of the problem. Together, they form a complete ecosystem of impact.

01.

— Food Recovery & Redistribution

We collect surplus food from local businesses and put it directly into the hands of families who need it most.

02.

— Community Food Support

Regular food distribution events and grocery support for vulnerable households in our community.

03.

— Humanitarian Outreach

Extending our reach to underserved communities locally and internationally with food and essential resources.

04.

— Sustainability Advocacy

Educating and empowering communities to reduce food waste and adopt responsible food practices.

Program 01

Food Recovery & Redistribution

Every day, grocery stores, restaurants, and food businesses discard enormous amounts of safe, nutritious food simply because it has reached its sell-by date or cannot be sold. Uncle Julie Foundation bridges this gap — recovering that food before it is wasted and delivering it to families in need.

We coordinate directly with food businesses to schedule regular food pickups, ensure proper handling and storage, and distribute recovered food through our community network.

Partner with local grocery stores, restaurants & food businesses
Schedule regular surplus food collections
Inspect and sort food to ensure safety and quality
Package and distribute food to families and community centers
Maintain cold chain integrity for perishable items

Program 02

Community Food Support

Food insecurity doesn’t take a day off — and neither do we. Through our Community Food Support program, we organize regular food distribution events and provide essential grocery support to vulnerable households in our local area.

We work closely with community organizations, churches, and neighborhood groups to identify families most in need and ensure they receive consistent, reliable access to nutritious food.

Organize regular food distribution events in the community
Provide grocery packages to vulnerable households
Partner with local organizations to reach families in need
Ensure consistent, dignified access to nutritious food
Support seniors, single-parent families & low-income households

Program 03

Humanitarian Outreach

Hunger knows no borders. While our roots are in Laurel, Maryland, our compassion extends to underserved communities beyond our immediate area — both domestically and internationally. Through our Humanitarian Outreach program, we provide food and essential resources to those facing the greatest levels of need.

We collaborate with partner organizations to identify communities in crisis and coordinate targeted support that makes a real, measurable difference in people’s lives.

Identify underserved communities locally and internationally
Coordinate food and essential resource assistance
Partner with established humanitarian organizations
Respond to food crisis situations and emergencies
✓Build sustainable support pipelines for long-term impact

Program 04

Sustainability Advocacy

Solving hunger and food waste isn’t just about redistribution — it’s about changing the culture around how we produce, consume, and discard food. Through our Sustainability Advocacy program, we educate businesses, individuals, and community groups about responsible food practices.

We believe that every household, business, and community organization has a role to play in reducing food waste. By promoting awareness and providing practical tools, we help communities build more sustainable food systems from the ground up.

Educate businesses about food waste reduction strategies
Run community awareness campaigns
Advocate for responsible food use policies
Provide practical resources for reducing household food waste
Promote sustainable food purchasing and storage habits