New in-kind scholarship program, awarded to multiple recipients every year in memory of Afrin Bhuiyan, will help people rebuild careers in technology and AI through training, mentorship, and career support Kendall Park, NJ | October 21, 2026 - Urban Food Alliance (UFA), the nonprofit known for combining food-insecurity relief with AI and workforce training, today announced the launch of the Afrin Memorial Scholarship, a new annual program created in memory of Afrin Bhuiyan, n

Nonprofit invites dietitians, physicians, pharmacists, AI engineers, and public health researchers to join a five-track fellowship building nonclinical support for GLP-1 patients across New Jersey and New York Princeton, N.J. September 16, 2026, more than 60 percent of patients who stop taking GLP-1 medications a class of drugs that includes Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, named for the gut hormone they mimic, glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite a

Trenton, NJ - Urban Food Alliance (UFA), a nonprofit that has served over 3.6 million meals to vulnerable communities, today announced a new initiative to address a growing public health gap: helping low-income patients on GLP-1 medications (such as semaglutide and tirzepatide) access the high-protein, nutrient-dense food needed to sustain their health while on these treatments. Up to 30% of patients discontinue GLP-1 medications within 30 days, and as many as 70% within a ye

TradeBlooms to Operate Independently as a Commercial Entity Under Synesis; UFA Continues Its Nonprofit Mission Unchanged [Kendall Park, NJ: 8/31/2026] Urban Food Alliance (UFA / AIUFA) today announced the formal, complete separation of TradeBlooms, a financial-market education and analytics initiative, from UFA's nonprofit operations. Effective [8/31/2026], TradeBlooms operates as an independent commercial entity within the Synesis portfolio and is no longer affiliated with,

Princeton, NJ - Urban Food Alliance is proud to announce the launch of a transformative AI Leadership Program designed exclusively for community leaders committed to driving impactful change through technology as part of AI Literacy programs which is valued at over $600, this three-month program offers hands-on practical experience, assignment activities, and real-world AI applications tailored for local leadership programs, corporate leadership growth initiatives, nonprofit

Central Jersey, USA —8/7/2025— Urban Food Alliance (UFA), a nonprofit innovator at the intersection of technology and social equity, is proud to announce a transformative 24-week capability-building program designed to equip underserved youth, women, and individuals with disabilities with future-ready skills in AI, digital innovation, and professional development. This comprehensive training-to-internship pathway—valued at over $5,000 per participant—is powered by UFA’s prop

KENDALL PARK, NJ — The Urban Food Alliance (UFA), a pioneering non-profit organization, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Halal catering services in NYC, NY, and NJ. This initiative is designed to provide a diverse range of high-quality, Halal-certified cuisines, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, South Asian, Thai, Chinese, and Mediterranean. UFA’s catering services are powered by state-of-the-art AI technology and automation, addressing common

The Urban Food Alliance (UFA) is proud to introduce Salam Connect, a pioneering application developed to strengthen and unite the Muslim community across the United States. This initiative is a direct product of UFA’s innovative workforce development program, which provides students, alumni, and professionals with real-world experience to make a significant impact in the community. Salam Connect: Bridging Communities, Elevating Voices Salam Connect, developed using advanced A