About Us
AToE views health holistically, with our primary focus on nutrition, as we understand that nutrition has an impact on the mind, body, spirit and your overall well-being. Access to healthy and nutritious food is something that everyone should be afforded. However, at AToE we understand that this is not always the reality. After witnessing several people struggle with adequate food access our CEO, Ashley Woods was determined to assist. AToE is committed to helping individuals and families who cannot access healing and nutritious food by providing access to areas that are considered food deserts or areas with limited access.
The AToE team consists of highly experienced and qualified staff consultants who are Program Managers, Analysts, Psychologists, Behavior Therapist, Clinical Nurse Practitioners and Medical Doctors.
Meet our CEO
Ashley Woods, CEO of Ash tree of Eden has over a decade of experience helping others improve their health and well-being.
Ash Tree of Eden (AToE) is a holistic health and wellness organization who assists individuals and families with making healthy food choices by increasing access to food options and also providing nutrition education services
With a focus on health and wellness and experience from renowned institutions such as Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and The National Institutes of Health (NIH). Ashley believes in empowerment by providing resources and education to those in need. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition from Bradley University. In her spare time, she enjoys the study of herbal medicine and enhancing her cultural experiences with travel and crafting. Ashley is excited to share her expertise and experience with members of the community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families by utilizing a holistic health approach. We want to ensure that necessities for the mind, body and spirit are met, providing individuals of all ages the opportunity to live well. With nutrition education at our core, we want to impact communities by sharing knowledge and information about how foods contribute to health. We want to ensure the application of this knowledge so that communities can prevent disease and improve their well-being.
Our Values
Maintaining the highest standards and demonstrating respect, empathy and humility in our interactions with others.
Serving others is at the foundation of everything we do and demonstrated with our various programs and activities.
Ensuring that our organization values and celebrates the diversity of the communities we serve, our community partners and our staff.
Exploring creative and new ways to approach our education, research, service and outreach methods.
Committed to doing our part to support a healthy environment by considering the packaging and products we utilize, food recovery, and by adding an element of environmental education in our programs.
Food Access & Support
D.C. area food banks/food distributions
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
The Women, Infant and children (WIC) Program
