AfriThrive Presents the Inaugural Taste of Africa: A Cultural and Culinary Fundraiser in Germantown, Maryland

Celebrate African Heritage Month With Flavor, Culture, and Purpose

In celebration of African Heritage Month, AfriThrive proudly announces the first-ever Taste of Africa, a vibrant cultural and culinary experience designed to honor African food traditions while supporting local food equity.

This immersive fundraiser blends traditional African cuisine, music, storytelling, and wellness into one unforgettable evening, all to benefit AfriThrive’s Food as Medicine initiative—helping low-income families access healthy, culturally relevant food in Montgomery County and the Greater Washington, DC area.

🎉 What to Expect at Taste of Africa:

• Tasting Stations featuring dishes from local African restaurants

• Live Cultural Performances and immersive storytelling

• An AfriThrive Marketplace with African-inspired wellness goods

• An exclusive VIP Networking Cocktail Reception

• A community-driven fundraiser for food justice and health equity

💬 Why This Event Matters

“Taste of Africa is more than an event—it’s the beginning of a cultural food movement,” says Dr. Truphena Choti, Founder and CEO of AfriThrive.
“It’s a space where food becomes a bridge to healing, heritage, and hope.”

Through this one-of-a-kind celebration, AfriThrive invites you to reconnect with the power of ancestral foods—grounded in healing, community, and shared memory.

🎟️ Ticket Information

• Early Bird General Admission: $100 (Available through August 15)

• General Admission: $120 (After August 15)

• VIP Admission: $250 (Includes access to a pre-event cocktail reception)

📲 Reserve Tickets via Zelle: 240-706-1517
🔗 Or online at: www.afrithrive.org/tasteofafrica

🤝 Get Involved: Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

AfriThrive welcomes community partners to join this movement for health, culture, and connection.

We are currently seeking:

• Sponsors (starting at $1,000) — elevate your brand while aligning with food justice and wellness

• Chefs & Restaurants specializing in traditional African cuisine

• Vendors offering African-inspired or wellness-focused products

🛍️ Vendor space is limited and curated to align with our mission. Early applications encouraged.

📩 Apply or inquire at: [email protected]
Subject Line: Taste of Africa Sponsorship and Vendor Inquiry

🌿 All Proceeds Benefit: Food as Medicine

Funds raised will directly support AfriThrive’s Food as Medicine initiative, providing:

• Access to culturally meaningful food

• Nutrition education

• Farm-based wellness programs

• Dignified support for low-income African immigrant families