From The VRG Blog
USDA Issues Revisions to Child Nutrition Programs
The Vegetarian Resource Group has been advocating for changes to the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for years. See: vrg.org/blog/2024/05/22/usda-issues-revisions-to-child-nutrition-programs
USDA Issues Final Rule Updating WIC Program
Many of the changes will make it easier to follow a vegan diet while participating in the WIC program. See: vrg.org/blog/2024/05/01/usda-issues-final-rule-updating-the-wic-program
Vegan Vitamin D Drops for Babies
A VRG member's pediatrician told her to give vitamin D drops to her baby. She wondered if vegan vitamin D drops for babies were available. See: vrg.org/blog/2024/03/01/vegan-vitamin-d-drops-for-babies
Apply for The Vegetarian Resource Group 2025 Scholarship Contest for High School Seniors
Thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors, The Vegetarian Resource Group will award $30,000 in college scholarship money each year to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism/veganism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.
One award of $10,000 and four awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may be sent only by students in the U.S. graduating from high school in SPRING 2025.
Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2025
For details see:
