Your support helps Afromeals Foundation provide culturally relevant meals and ingredients, plus free food and nutrition education, to children, youth, and families in need.
DONATEThe mission of Afromeals Foundation is to fight food insecurity and improve health outcomes by providing nutritious meals, ingredients, and food and nutrition education that promote dignity, cultural responsiveness, sustainability, and community empowerment.
Monthly Culturally Relevant Meal Distribution
In partnership with Miami Valley Meals, Afromeals serves culturally relevant meals across Dayton communities: nutritious, affordable meals rooted in African and Caribbean food traditions, shared with the community.
Monthly Youth Cooking and Nutrition Classes
Ongoing monthly youth cooking classes serving children and teens in both the Cincinnati and Dayton areas. These hands-on classes introduce young participants to basic cooking skills, nutrition education, kitchen safety, and culturally relevant recipes while encouraging creativity, confidence, and healthy eating habits.
Monthly Family Cooking and Nutrition Classes
Ongoing monthly cooking and nutrition classes for low-income families in Cincinnati and Dayton. These family-centered classes focus on preparing healthy, budget-friendly meals using culturally relevant ingredients, while strengthening family bonds, food confidence, and access to nutrition education.
Culturally Relevant Ingredient Distribution
Ongoing distribution of culturally relevant food and ingredient boxes to underserved individuals and families across the Cincinnati and Dayton regions. Boxes are designed to support healthy home cooking and include staple ingredients, culturally familiar foods, and simple recipes.
Register below to join our upcoming classes, food distributions and community events.
Next up · Dayton
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12–2 PM · Gem City Market, 324 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45406
A hands-on class for adults and kids: learn to prepare healthy, diabetes-friendly meals together while building healthier habits for the whole family.
We are proud to collaborate with a network of partners who share our vision for a food-secure future. These partnerships are crucial in expanding our reach, amplifying our impact, and providing resources to communities in need. Together, we are working to empower underserved populations and combat food insecurity.
Local Businesses
Providing food supplies, sponsorships, and support for our food distribution and cooking programs.
Food Banks
Partnering with food banks allows us to source fresh produce and groceries for our distribution events.
Community Organizations
Working hand-in-hand with organizations to facilitate gardening workshops, cooking classes, and community outreach programs.
Volunteers & Donors
Individuals and groups who generously offer their time, skills, and financial support to help us carry out our mission.
If your organization is interested in partnering with Afromeals Foundation to help empower communities through food education, please contact us to discuss how we can work together.
We are grateful for the generous financial support from our sponsors who make our work possible.
We collaborate with community organizations who share our vision for food security and empowerment.
Interested in becoming a partner or sponsor?
Work With UsSupport Our Cause
Your contribution can make a real difference in the lives of underserved communities. By donating to Afromeals Foundation, you help fund our cooking classes, food drives, and community gardening programs, ensuring that everyone has access to healthy food and the skills to prepare it.
Meet the dedicated leaders guiding our mission to empower communities through food education.
President
M.S. Biology, Nutrition Certificate
Vice President
Ph.D Data Scientist
Secretary
M.A, Licensed Professional Counselor
Treasurer
Lawyer
Board Member
Retired School Teacher
Board Member
Food & Nutrition Educator, Central State University Extension (EFNEP)
Advisory Board Member
Executive Director at Cincinnati Compass
Email: info@afromealsfoundation.org
Phone: 513-783-1955
Address: 1719 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Whether you want to participate in our programs, volunteer, partner with us, or simply learn more about Afromeals Foundation, please get in touch.
Email: info@afromealsfoundation.org
Phone: 513-783-1955
Address: 1719 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH, USA
