At AfriThrive, we firmly believe that everyone deserves access to culturally appropriate healthy foods. Through our Healthy Food Initiative, we have distributed over a million pounds of nutritious groceries in the Greater Washington DC region, especially during the challenging times of the Covid pandemic. To continue this vital work, we need your support in obtaining a new cold storage truck. […]
Dear Friends of AfriThrive, Welcome to the July edition of our newsletter! As we enter the second half of 2023, I am thrilled to share with you the remarkable progress AfriThrive has made in the Greater Baltimore-Washington DC region. Together, we continue to make a significant impact in the lives of African immigrant families, and I am deeply grateful for […]
The Montgomery County Council, led by Vice President Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González, delivered a proclamation by the legislative arm made on May 25th recognizing efforts by different minority group organizations in boosting local food production. The proclamation was presented to CEO Dr. Truphena Choti at the Afrithrive Cultural Farm in Poolesville in the presence of several other small-holder farmers […]
Tanya Doka-Spandhla has been appointed the new Farm & Food Education Manager for AfriThrive, with immediate effect. Tanya is a dedicated farmer, a community advocate, and the founder and owner of Passion To Seed Gardening in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With over 10+ years of hands-on experience, Tanya has successfully established and managed her own farm, demonstrating her expertise in sustainable farming […]
Dear AfriThrive Friends, As we enter June, I wish to express my gratitude for your unwavering support and take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments. I am thrilled to share that our Night of Excellence Gala last month was a resounding success! This memorable evening of joy and celebration wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our staff, […]
Piah Njeru’s journey began in 2007 when she came to the United States, from Kenya, to pursue her studies. Initially, Piah lived with her but with time she built a life for herself, working as a caregiver for various entities within the institutional and family-based healthcare establishments. Before COVID-19, Piah comfortably supported his family as a wife and mother of […]
The stage is all set for this year’s annual AfriThrive Night of Excellence Gala, a signature event that brings together different stakeholders from the greater Baltimore-Washington DC, including philanthropists and business and community leaders from the same area to help fundraise for the non-profit organization.
Without healthy nutritious food, it is difficult for individuals to stay active, think, grow and achieve their full potential. Providing access to healthy nutritious food is the reason we exist in the community. This past Friday, August 21, AfriThrive mobile pantry distributed 3,000 lbs of fresh produce to COVID-19 pandemic-impacted families within the Baltimore-Washington DC areas. We were able to […]