Veg Pledge Food Giveaway!

Come try delicious free vegan food next week Thursday at our Third Annual Veg Pledge Food Showcase on the West Bank Plaza and take our Veg Pledge! At this event, we will be giving away hundreds of dollars worth of tasty vegan food to demonstrate how great vegan food tastes. If you're new to vegan eating, stop by for some mouthwatering treats, including chocolate, veggie jerky, cookies, baked goods, and much, much more!

We are also in need of volunteers for this event between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in helping with this fun and easy opportunity, please email Cassie soon, at cassie@exploreveg.org

Time: Thursday, September 20, 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Location: West Bank Plaza (near the Washington Avenue Bridge) at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Dine-Out at Camdi Restaurant!

Join Compassionate Action for Animals for a dine-out this Friday (September 14), at 6 p.m. at the Camdi Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant. This veg-friendly restaurant offers many kinds of delectable entrees, including vegan "cream cheese" wontons, many kinds of mock meats, vegan "egg" rolls and much more! Come take a break from classes and work, meet new CAA supporters, and enjoy great food. Don't miss this opportunity!

Please RSVP to Rachel at rachel@exploreveg.org or 612-508-3897.

Time: Friday, September 14 at 6 p.m
Location: Camdi Restaurant, 1325 4th St SE, Minneapolis in Dinkytown

Support CAA in the Walk for Justice

Our tireless efforts to help farmed animals can only happen with your support. We're joining dozens of organizations working for social justice in the annual Headwaters Walk for Justice. We are continuing to secure donations for the three-mile walk this Sunday, September 16. Simply go online and pledge your support of anywhere from $5 to $50 - the proceeds will go to our vital outreach efforts.

Thank you for your generosity!

Being Vegetarian at the University of Minnesota

Whether you are a University of Minnesota student, staff member, or faculty member, or just live in the area, the dining options on campus may initially seem limited, but there's no need to worry! There are thousands of vegetarian culinary delights offered by various restaurants and grocers as well as cafeterias right here on campus. Before you know it, you'll be feasting on mock-chicken stir-fries, hummus sandwiches, vegan gourmet cookies, soy ice cream bars, and veggie burgers with french fries - all within walking distance!

Read our newly updated guide here.