2022-08-15T19:36:40-07:00 2020-12-31 990 2020-01-01 842431077 AFRITHRIVE INC AFRI 2407061517 14030 Connecticut Ave Suite 6093 SILVER SPRING MD 20916 Truphena Choti President 2402738363 2021-05-14 0 11 1 AAL2 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X TRUPHENA CHOTI 14030 CONNECTICUT AVENUE SUITE 6093 SILVER SPRING MD 20916 208038 0 X www.afrithrive.org X 2019 MD AFRITHRIVE USES THE POWER OF FOOD AND KNOWLEDGE TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED BLACK IMMIGRANTS 9 9 0 30 0 0 208038 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 208038 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 178775 0 178775 0 29263 0 40570 0 0 0 40570 AFRITHRIVE USES THE POWER OF FOOD AND KNOWLEDGE TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED BLACK IMMIGRANTS AND PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT THROUGH INCREASED ACCESS TO CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE HEALTHY FOODS, YOUTH LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINING. 0 0 161015 0 0 The Healthy Food Initiative program helps connect low-income black immigrants and people of African descent to culturally appropriate healthy foods. The food is sourced locally through strategic partnerships with the County government, other food serving organizations, local farmers and businesses. AfriThrive manages the packaging and distribution of perishable and shelf-stable food benefitting low-income residents facing insecurity. 573 0 0 The urban farm and community gardening program provides opportunities to increase access to indigenous African vegetables not easily found in the stores. AfriThrive runs an urban farm focused on growing the African indigenous vegetables including spider flower (saga), African night shades (Managu), pumpkin leaves, Okra, Amaranth and beans. Harvested vegetables are distributed through the mobile food pantry to benefit helps low-income residents in Montgomery County. The community gardening program supports residents to grow their own vegetables. AfriThrive trained 12 community gardeners while growing culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables. 5881 0 0 AfriThrive Youth Development Program caters to low-income black immigrant/refugee youths who are vulnerable, at-risk, or need additional assistance to reach their full potential. AfriThrive works with the youth to increase their academic engagement through mentorship, leadership development, and other activities that lead to completion of High School Diploma and successful transition to work. 7816 6000 0 Temporary food and shelter program provided direct cash assistance and food to low-income families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic stabilize their families. 7816 6000 0 175285 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MD X X JEFFERSON MANDELA 2404912092 14030 CONNECTICUT AVENUE SUITE 6093 SILVER SPRING MD 20916 TRUPHENA CHOTI PRESIDENT & CEO 10 X X 0 0 0 JANE MWEBI SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARVIN ONGERA TREASURER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEFA OTISO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA ARIGA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES ARATI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EDNA OGWANGI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFERSON MANDELA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROSELYNE AKOMBE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6000 202038 153199 208038 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 208038 0 0 0 0 268 268 822 822 386 386 4205 4205 199 199 TEMPORARY FOOD AND SHELTER ASSISTANCE DURING COVID-19 7816 7816 0 0 URBAN AND COMMUNITY GARDENS 573 573 0 0 MOBILE FOOD PANTRY 164506 161016 3490 0 178775 175285 3490 0 40570 0 40570 0 0 X 0 570 0 40000 0 40570 0 40570 29263 0 11307 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 208039 208039 0 0 0 0 208039 208039 208039 208039 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 94567 153199 VALUED AT $1.62/LB 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Header, Line B Amended to include non-cash contributions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE TREASURER AND DIRECTOR REVIEWED FORM 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON FILE FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AFRITHRIVE FILED FORM 8868 FOR SIX MONTH EXTENSION.