See You in 2026!
Thank You 2025 Taste of Africa: An AfriThrive Food Experience
We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this milestone possible: our sponsors, restaurant partners, volunteers, staff, and the incredible guests who filled the room with joy and connection. Your presence and support turned this vision into a powerful celebration of who we are and what we can achieve together.
A Celebration Of African Food, Culture, And Community
TASTE OF AFRICA
Taste of Africa is AfriThrive’s new signature fundraising event. It will be a vibrant evening of healing food, ancestral flavors, and shared purpose. This immersive cultural experience brings together local chefs, performers, and changemakers to nourish not just the body, but the community.
All proceeds benefit our Food as Medicine initiative, which is a holistic program designed to make healthy, culturally appropriate food access possible for families across Montgomery, Baltimore, and Prince George’s Counties.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Tasting Stations
Enjoy a variety of African-inspired small plates featuring healing soups, heritage grains, leafy greens, legumes, and plant-based stews rooted in traditional wisdom and made with ingredients known to nourish and restore AFRITHRIVE’S TASTE OF AFRICA.
AfriThrive Marketplace
Are you a local business, artisan, or food vendor with a passion for culture and community? Taste of Africa is your opportunity to showcase your work and connect with an audience that celebrates diversity and heritage.
Performances & Storytelling
Be inspired by live African drumming, traditional dance, and spoken word performances throughout the evening. This is where culture, history, and healing come alive on stage.
VIP EXPERIENCES
Arrive early and connect with fellow leaders and changemakers in an exclusive setting.
Your VIP ticket includes:
- Early access to the venue and networking reception
- Premium tastings and curated beverage pairings
- A commemorative gift from AfriThrive
- Recognition in the program and on our website
Space is limited. Secure your VIP ticket today.
Why Sponsor?
Join Us in Building Healthier Communities
Sponsor Taste of Africa
Taste of Africa is not just a celebration of culture and cuisine, but a powerful way to create lasting change. By becoming a sponsor, your organization will help AfriThrive expand access to healthy, culturally relevant food through our Food as Medicine initiative.
This one-of-a-kind evening will bring together community leaders, businesses, and families to honor African heritage with food tastings, live performances, and meaningful conversation.
Why Sponsor
Sponsoring Taste of Africa is an opportunity to fuel community health by helping families access nutritious, culturally relevant food while gaining meaningful visibility for your organization. Sponsors receive recognition across event platforms including on-site, online, and in promotional materials, and have the chance to engage directly with a diverse community-centered audience. In addition, sponsors enjoy VIP tickets and exclusive engagement opportunities, all while aligning with a trusted nonprofit making measurable impact across Maryland.
Taste. Thrive. Heal. An AfriThrive Food Experience
Call for Restaurants:
Sponsor Taste of Africa
Taste of Africa is a fundraising event to support AfriThrive’s Food as Medicine initiative, ensuring families across Maryland have access to healthy, culturally relevant meals.
As a Restaurant Sponsor, your participation makes a lasting impact.
- Help expand access to healthy, culturally relevant food
- Be recognized on-site, online, and in print materials
- Receive VIP tickets and custom engagement opportunities
- Align with a trusted community-focused nonprofit
Let's Partner for Impact
Signature Partner
Provide food/dessert for 50 guests. Benefits include logo placement, on-stage acknowledgment, 4 VIP tickets, 4 general admission tickets, and a speaking opportunity at the VIP cocktail hour.
Cultural Flavor Partner
Provide food/dessert for 20 guests. Benefits include logo placement, acknowledgment at the event, 2 VIP tickets, and 2 general admission ticket
Your food, your culture, your talent – shared on our stage can help transform lives through nourishment, wellness, and connection.
Contact us today if you’d like to create a custom sponsorship package.
Taste. Thrive. Heal. An AfriThrive Food Experience
Apply to be a Vendor
Are you a maker, artisan, or creative entrepreneur whose work is rooted in culture, wellness, or sustainability?
Taste of Africa is more than a food experience — it’s a marketplace of stories, traditions, and craftsmanship. We’re inviting vendors who offer handmade goods, wellness products, textiles, home décor, books, jewelry, beauty products, and more that reflect the spirit of African heritage and holistic living.
This is your opportunity to:
Showcase your brand at a high-visibility cultural event
Connect with conscious consumers and community leaders
Align with a movement that celebrates healing, heritage, and impact
Vendor space is limited and curated.
AfriThrive's TASTE OF AFRICA
AfriThrive Honored by Montgomery County Council
Special thanks to Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando for honoring AfriThrive with a county citation and to Governor Wes Moore for recognizing the impact of our work across Maryland. Your partnership and belief in our mission inspire us to keep building a healthier, more equitable future for all.
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