February 29, 2024

Volunteer Spotlight

In the heart of Aspen Hill, a shining example of hope and service radiates brightly at the AfriThrive’s Food Distribution Center, where Octavian Setiawan who goes by the name Danny, a dedicated volunteer, has been making a significant impact since March 2023. With a spirit ignited by a desire to give back and personal encouragement from his mother, Danny, a student at Montgomery College embarked on a journey that not only changed his life but also the lives of those he serves.

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August 8, 2023

Ted Kimani: AfriThrive’s longest-serving volunteer

Ted Kimani, well into his 60’s, has been volunteering with AfriThrive since Fall of 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and he loves doing it. Arguably the longest-serving volunteer, Kim (as he is commonly known) says his passion for volunteering goes back to his early days of his life when, in the early 1970’s (in Kenya), his mother […]

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July 5, 2023

AfriThrive appeal for a new refrigerated truck for food operations

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. […]

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July 5, 2023

AfriThrive CEO highlights significant progress in July Newsletter

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 […]

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June 8, 2023

Afrithrive honored with Montgomery County Proclamation

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 […]

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