FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2025
Contact:
Dr. Truphena Choti
240-706-1517
[email protected]
AfriThrive Awarded Grant from MGM National Harbor
Resort’s foundation raised $236,000 to support local community causes
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., (August 7, 2025) – AfriThrive Inc. is honored to be selected as a 2025 grant recipient by MGM National Harbor through the MGM Resorts Foundation. The MGM Resorts Foundation Community Grant Fund supports nonprofit organizations addressing food insecurity, housing, education, health, and employment in local communities.
AfriThrive is a nonprofit organization committed to building vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food, skills development, and economic opportunity. With support from MGM National Harbor, AfriThrive will expand its Mobile Food Market in Lanham, Prince George’s County, providing low-income immigrant and refugee families with fresh, culturally relevant food sourced from local farmers.
“This funding allows us to do more than feed families,” said Dr. Truphena Choti, Founder and CEO of AfriThrive. “It helps us honor culture, build dignity, and empower our community through access, education, and sustainable food solutions.”
AfriThrive’s Food Program supports more than 250 families in PG County by combining food assistance with education on nutrition, financial literacy, and wellness. The program addresses immediate hunger while tackling systemic barriers to food access creating long-term solutions rooted in cultural sensitivity, empowerment, and equity.
For more than two decades, the MGM Resorts Foundation, a workplace giving program, has been a powerful force for good—supporting the local communities where MGM employees and guests live and work. For the 2025 grant awards, MGM National Harbor raised an impressive $236,000 to support local causes tackling critical issues like affordable housing, education, family services, food insecurity, and more. MGM National Harbor remains committed to partnering with local organizations and strengthening communities across Prince George’s County and the greater Washington, D.C. area.
In 2024 alone, MGM National Harbor contributed more than $1.2 million in financial and in-kind giving and dedicated over 4,000 employee volunteer hours. The company has also contributed more than $1 billion to the Maryland Education Trust Fund since opening.
About AfriThrive
AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing, connecting, and empowering African immigrant and minority communities to thrive through access to nutritious food, education, and sustainable development. Through programs like its Mobile Food Market, Grow With Us initiative, and Food as Medicine workshops, AfriThrive helps families build lasting wellness, dignity, and self-sufficiency. Learn more at www.afrithrive.org.
About the MGM Resorts Foundation
The MGM Resorts Foundation collects and distributes donations from employees, guests, and third-party supporters to benefit nonprofit organizations addressing critical community needs. Since its founding, the Foundation has played a key role in advancing charitable, scientific, and educational initiatives across the United States.
About MGM National Harbor
Located along the Potomac River in Maryland, MGM National Harbor is a premier resort destination offering luxury accommodations, entertainment, fine dining, and casino gaming. A LEED® Gold Certified property, MGM National Harbor is dedicated to sustainability and community impact. Learn more at mgmnationalharbor.com.
Media Contacts:
AfriThrive Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 240-706-1517
Bernadette Guastini / Charisse McDaniel
MGM National Harbor
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
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