Tag: Food justice

AfriThrive, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to combating food insecurity in African immigrant communities, is thrilled to announce that its Mobile Food Pantry Program has been selected once again as a beneficiary of Giant Food’s Community Bag Program for November 2024.

AfriThrive is excited to announce that it has been awarded funding as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The Maryland Department of Agriculture will fund six projects this year, including AfriThrive’s initiative that focuses on cultivating, preserving, and increasing demand for culturally significant African specialty crops, including pumpkin leaves, African nightshades (Managu), and Spider leaves (Saga).

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.

AfriThrive Inc. Awarded Major USDA Grant for Farming and Conservation Initiatives in New American Communities