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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration & Ribbon Cutting at AfriThrive's New Farm\, Madison Fields
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, don’t just celebrate—be part of the work that grows a more sustainable and equitable food future. \nJoin AfriThrive for a hands-on day of farming\, learning\, and community at Madison Fields Farm\, where we are cultivating more than food—we are nurturing culture\, health\, and environmental stewardship. \nEarth Day is a global reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the planet. At AfriThrive\, we bring that responsibility to life by growing fresh\, culturally relevant food in ways that honor the land\, strengthen biodiversity\, and empower our communities. \nWe invite volunteers of all backgrounds to join us—whether you’re an experienced grower or simply curious to learn. Your hands in the soil will directly support food access efforts for families across our region. \nDate: April 24\nTime: 10 AM–5 PM\nLocation: Madison Fields Farm\n19300 Mouth of Monocacy Rd\, Dickerson\, MD 20842 \n  \nWhat You’ll Experience \n\nPlanting and garden preparation that supports local food access\nGuided\, hands-on learning in sustainable and regenerative practices\nMeaningful connection with community members and volunteers\nLight refreshments and a welcoming environment\n\nWhy It Matters \nEvery seed planted contributes to a larger vision:\na food system that is culturally rooted\, environmentally sustainable\, and community-driven. \nWhat to Bring \n\nComfortable clothing you can work in\nClosed-toe shoes\nWater bottle\nYour energy and willingness to learn\n\n  \nJoin Us \nCome celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful way—get your hands in the soil\, connect with others\, and be part of building a more just and sustainable food future. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.afrithrive.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-afrithrive/
LOCATION:Madison Fields\, 19300 Mouth of Monocacy Rd.\, Dickerson\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond Medication: Practical strategies for wellness beyond prescriptions.
DESCRIPTION:A February webinar for anyone ready to rethink health beyond prescriptions\nMany families know the routine. A new diagnosis leads to another medication\, then another\, with side effects and costs that pile up over time. AfriThrive’s next Food is Medicine webinar asks a different question: what changes when food and daily habits become part of the care plan\, not an afterthought? \nOn February 5\, 2026\, at Noon.\, AfriThrive will host Beyond Medication\, a virtual session focused on practical strategies for wellness beyond prescriptions. The webinar features two respected voices in nutrition\, wellness\, and public health: Dr. Joanne Mapis Shepkong\, PharmD\, PhD and Dr. Oluwatosin Oluokun\, PhD\, DCNc\, known widely as Dr. Ohhh\, founder of Dr. Ohhh Juice.
URL:https://www.afrithrive.org/event/beyond-medication-practical-strategies-for-wellness-beyond-prescriptions/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Community Bag Program
DESCRIPTION:AfriThrive has been selected as the January beneficiary of Giant Food’s Community Bag Program at the Colesville location (13490 New Hampshire Avenue). Here’s how it works: \nFor every $2.75 reusable Community Bag you purchase in January\, AfriThrive receives $1 to support their Mobile Food Pantry Program. \nThroughout January\, when you’re doing your regular grocery shopping at the Giant Food location in Colesville\, choose a Community Bag. That’s it. \nYou get a reusable bag you can use again and again. AfriThrive gets funding to continue serving families who need culturally appropriate food assistance. And families like the Mambros get to feel at home again\, even thousands of miles from their birthplace. \nSmall actions\, when multiplied across a community\, create a transformative impact.
URL:https://www.afrithrive.org/event/community-bag-program/
LOCATION:GIANT FOOD\, 13490 New Hampshire Avenue\, COLESVILLE\, 20904\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rooted Goals Youth Workshop: Preparing Game Changers For 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rooted Goals reflects AfriThrive’s broader commitment to supporting African immigrant and minority families through programs that build skills\, expand opportunity\, and create stable pathways to well-being. Families across the region rely on AfriThrive because the organization understands the cultural\, academic\, and emotional challenges that shape young people’s daily lives. This workshop brings those values into action by giving youth a space to think deeply about the year ahead.
URL:https://www.afrithrive.org/event/rooted-goals-youth-workshop-preparing-game-changers-for-2026/
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SUMMARY:AfriThrive Presents the Inaugural Taste of Africa: A Cultural and Culinary Fundraiser in Germantown\, Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Taste of Africa\n  \nCelebrate African Heritage Month With Flavor\, Culture\, and Purpose\nIn 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. \nThis 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. \n\n🎉 What to Expect at Taste of Africa:\n\n\nTasting Stations featuring dishes from local African restaurants \n\n\nLive Cultural Performances and immersive storytelling \n\n\nAn AfriThrive Marketplace with African-inspired wellness goods \n\n\nAn exclusive VIP Networking Cocktail Reception \n\n\nA community-driven fundraiser for food justice and health equity \n\n\n\n💬 Why This Event Matters\n\n“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.” \n\nThrough this one-of-a-kind celebration\, AfriThrive invites you to reconnect with the power of ancestral foods—grounded in healing\, community\, and shared memory. \n\n🎟️ Ticket Information\n\n\nEarly Bird General Admission: $100 (Available through August 15) \n\n\nGeneral Admission: $120 (After August 15) \n\n\nVIP Admission: $250 (Includes access to a pre-event cocktail reception) \n\n\n📲 Reserve Tickets via Zelle: 240-706-1517🔗 Or online at: www.afrithrive.org/tasteofafrica \n\n🤝 Get Involved: Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities\nAfriThrive welcomes community partners to join this movement for health\, culture\, and connection. \nWe are currently seeking: \n\n\nSponsors (starting at $1\,000) — elevate your brand while aligning with food justice and wellness \n\n\nChefs & Restaurants specializing in traditional African cuisine \n\n\nVendors offering African-inspired or wellness-focused products \n\n\n🛍️ Vendor space is limited and curated to align with our mission. Early applications encouraged. \n📩 Apply or inquire at: info@afrithrive.orgSubject Line: Taste of Africa Sponsorship and Vendor Inquiry \n\n🌿 All Proceeds Benefit: Food as Medicine\nFunds raised will directly support AfriThrive’s Food as Medicine initiative\, providing: \n\n\nAccess to culturally meaningful food \n\n\nNutrition education \n\n\nFarm-based wellness programs \n\n\nDignified support for low-income African immigrant families
URL:https://www.afrithrive.org/event/afrithrive-presents-the-inaugural-taste-of-africa-a-cultural-and-culinary-fundraiser-in-germantown-maryland/
LOCATION:black rock center for the arts\, 12901 Town Commons Drive\, Germantown\, United States
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SUMMARY:AfriThrive Cultural Farm Volunteer Days
DESCRIPTION:We need volunteers at AfriThrive’s Cultural Farm in Poolesville next week. If you have a few hours to spare\, we’d love your help. \nWhen: \nMonday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday \nJuly 7–9\, 2025 \nAny time between 9 AM and 7 PM \nWhere: \nAfriThrive Cultural Farm \n19125 Jerusalem Road \nPoolesville\, MD 20837 \n  \nWhether you’re helping plant\, weed\, or just showing support\, \nyour presence helps us keep this community space growing strong. \nNo experience necessary – just bring water\, wear comfortable shoes\, \nand come ready to work outdoors. \nLet us know you’re coming:
URL:https://www.afrithrive.org/event/afrithrive-cultural-farm-volunteer-days/
LOCATION:Poolesville Cultural Farm\, 19125 Jerusalem Road\, POOLESVILLE\, MARYLAND\, 20837\, United States
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