AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) community-based non-profit organization that seeks to improve the health and overall well-being of underserved African immigrant and refugee families.

• Vision: To build a sustainable world where every family thrives.
• Mission: To build vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food, skills development, and economic opportunity.

• AfriThrive is governed by an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors, supported by a Management team of four full-time staff, three part-time employees, two consultants, and 30 regular volunteers. The Board of Directors is responsible for policy making and overall oversight, while the Management Team is in charge of the day-to-day administration of the organization, implementing programs in line with the policy directions of the Board.

• AfriThrive runs programs and activities which seek to address systemic barriers to accessing healthy, local culturally-appropriate foods facing African immigrants; thereby building a unique and vibrant relationship with the African immigrant community through its programs and services, which are tailored to meet the underserved community’s critical needs— food and financial security. We grow and distribute culturally-appropriate healthy foods under the following broad framework of programs:

1. AfriThrive Healthy Food Initiative 
2. AfriThrive Education and Youth Mentorship
3. Community Gardening and Cultural Farming
4. Advocacy for African Immigrants 

AfriThrive brings fresh fruits and vegetables to your nearest location in the DC-Maryland Area. Sign up here to be included in the weekly mobile food pantry delivery and to be informed about place-based food distribution services on different days of the week.

• AfriThrive programs and activities are fully-funded by the support we receive from donors so every donation is channeled towards funding specific projects and programs that impact on the African immigrant community in the DC-Maryland Area. 

• There are many ways through which you can support our programs and activities. Learn more about how you can partner with us by visiting our website where you can get detailed information about the different programs under our mission and vision.

We do accept donations from well wishers whose invaluable support makes it possible for us to run the high-impact community programs. Sign up here to make your donation. 

• Yes we do offer volunteering opportunities. You can sign up here for the chance to become one of our amazing team of volunteers.

• You can reach out to us by sending us an email to info@afrithrive.org or visiting the Frequently Asked Questions on our website. You can also find us on social media platforms – X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

• Certainly! If you reside outside of the United States, you can still contribute to AfriThrive by visiting our donations link here.