1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• HEALTHY VEGAN DISHES ON A BUDGET
• SCOTT JUREK: AN EXAMPLE FOR VEGAN ATHLETES
• NUTRITIONAL YEAST: WHAT IS IT? PLUS VEGAN RECIPES
• STAYING VEGAN IN THE HOSPITAL
• VEGAN RANCH DRESSING
• CHICKPEA POT PIE
• 35 YEARS OF VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN NUTRITION RESEARCH
• EATING VEGAN IN ITALY
• VEGAN DISHES FOR NONVEGANS
• AND MORE

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN DISHES FROM NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/10/05/vegetarianvegan-dishes-from-north-carolina-state-university/ ]

PAUL’S FINEST QUINOA COCONUT AND PINEAPPLE BAR

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/10/04/pauls-finest-quinoa-coconut-and-pineapple-bar/ ]

SEEING A REGISTERED DIETITIAN

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/10/02/seeing-a-registered-dietitian/ ]

STAYING VEGAN DURING YOUR HOSPITAL STAY

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/28/staying-vegan-during-your-hospital-stay/ ]

VEGAN RANCH DRESSING AND MORE TOFU RECIPES

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/27/vegan-ranch-dressing-and-more-tofu-recipes/ ]

VEGAN OPTIONS AT BIG BOWL CHINESE AND THAI IN ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, AND VIRGINIA

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/26/vegan-options-at-big-bowl-chinese-and-thai-in-illinois-minnesota-and-virginia/ ]

HEALTHY VEGAN DISHES ON A BUDGET!

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/22/healthy-vegan-dishes-on-a-budget/ ]

GUEST POST: “AHOY, MATEY’S: GET YOUR TICKETS FOR VEGAN NIGHT AT PNC PARK!”

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/22/guest-post-ahoy-mateys-get-your-tickets-for-vegan-night-at-pnc-park/ ]

VEGAN TEEN WEBSITE INTERVIEWS VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/21/vegan-teen-website-interviews-vegetarian-resource-group-10000-scholarship-winner/ ]

SCOTT JUREK: AN EXAMPLE FOR VEGAN ATHLETES

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/21/scott-jurek-an-example-for-vegan-athletes/ ]

CHEF NANCY BERKOFF OFFERS QUICK AND EASY TIPS FOR WORKING WITH NUTRITIONAL YEAST

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/20/chef-nancy-berkoff-offers-quick-and-easy-tips-for-working-with-nutritional-yeast/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP EXHIBITED AT THE ASHEVILLE VEGFEST

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/20/the-vegetarian-resource-group-exhibited-at-the-asheville-vegfest/ ]

NUTRITIONAL YEAST: WHAT IS IT? PLUS VEGAN RECIPES

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/19/nutritional-yeast-what-is-it-plus-vegan-recipes/ ]

VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEWS FROM THE RECENT ISSUE OF VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/18/vegan-product-reviews-from-the-recent-issue-of-vegetarian-journal/ ]

WHITE BEAN CUTLETS, CHICKPEA POT PIES, AND BARBECUE TOFU

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/18/white-bean-cutlets-chickpea-pot-pies-and-barbecue-tofu/ ]

NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT REVIEW/TASTE TEST

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/15/non-dairy-frozen-dessert-reviewtaste-test/ ]

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN NUTRITION RESEARCH: 35 YEARS OF CHANGES AND WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE NEXT 35

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/14/vegan-and-vegetarian-nutrition-research-35-years-of-changes-and-what-to-expect-for-the-next-35/ ]

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE GROCERY MANUFACTURER’S ASSOCIATION

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/14/campbell-soup-company-to-withdraw-from-the-grocery-manufacturers-association/ ]

35 YEARS OF VEGAN ACTIVISM ACCOMPLISHED BY THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/13/35-years-of-vegan-activism-accomplished-by-the-vegetarian-resource-group/ ]

EATING VEGAN ABROAD IN ITALY: SOME USEFUL VOCABULARY

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/12/eating-vegan-abroad-in-italy-some-useful-vocabulary/ ]

INCHIN’S BAMBOO GARDEN OFFERS VEGAN OPTIONS

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/11/inchins-bamboo-garden-offers-vegan-options/ ]

VEGAN DISHES TO PREPARE FOR NON-VEGANS

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/08/vegan-dishes-to-prepare-for-non-vegans/ ]

2) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 35TH ANNIVERSARY VEGAN DINNER IN CHICAGO, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 6 PM

Sunday, October 22, 2017 AT 6 PM The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at LYFE Kitchen in Chicago (at Fairbanks and Ontario) on Sunday, October 22, 2017 during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet VRG advisors Reed Mangels PhD, RD, Catherine Conway MS RD, Charles Stahler, Debra Wasserman, and vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is welcome.

Menu

• Edamame Hummus
• Kale and Cranberry Salad
• Ancient Grain Stir-Fry Bowl with stir-fried vegetables, beefless tips, quinoa, black rice, cilantro, and sweet chili-ginger sauce
• Vegan Thai Red Curry Bowl with garlic-lime tofu, broccoli, eggplant, peppers, peas, whole grain wheatberries, Thai basil, and coconut curry sauce
• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Tea or Coffee

The meal will be served family style. Note: Seating is limited!

To reserve

Send $35 per person (includes tax and tip) with names to

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Call (410) 366-8343 9 AM — 5 PM Mon.-Fri. EST to charge over the phone. Or pay at

[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

and write “Chicago Dinner” in the Comments.

3) VRG PRE-THANKSGIVING DINNER IN BALTIMORE, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, AT 5 PM

The Vegetarian Resource Group is hosting our 36th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck Dinner on Sunday, November 19th, 2017 at 5 PM. The event is taking place at the

North Baltimore Mennonite Church
4615 Roland Avenue
Baltimore MD 21210

We will be showing appreciation for turkeys by not eating them! Come join us for a variety of festive, delicious vegan dishes! Please bring a vegan dish - free of meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal by-products - that serves 4 per adult attending.

Adult admission is $4 and children eat free!

You may want to bring a canned good for the church for feeding the hungry.

Please spread the word. To volunteer to help set up or promote the dinner, please contact Brigette at [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

4) A WINNER OF THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2017 VIDEO CONTEST

Emma Josephson said: “I believe veganism is the answer to a lot of this planet’s hurt environmentally; due to the large amount of resources used in the process of producing animal products. The more obvious effect it has, is that veganism promotes compassion to all living beings which can help create a more compassionate people in the world.”

See: [ http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php#Josephson ]

The deadline for the next video contest is July 15, 2018 See:

[ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]

For information about VRG’s College Scholarship Contest, see:

[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships, donate at

[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

5) THRIVE BALTIMORE PRESENTS EATING FOR LIFE PLANT BASED JUMPSTART

Join Thrive Baltimore from Saturday, October 7th through Saturday, November 4th and learn about: plant-based nutrition, how to prepare delicious vegan food, how vegan living can help the environment, and more! Registration is FREE and open to all.

Register at [ http://thrivebaltimore.org/jumpreg ]

For more info contact [email protected]/(443) 863-8652

Thrive Baltimore is a dynamic event space located at

6 East Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202

Street parking is available as well as 2 paid lots within one block of the building. Buses: 51, 95, 103, City Link Green, and City Link Silver. Use the Charles Street and North Avenue stop. Trains: Thrive Baltimore is located 2 blocks from Penn Station.

Session 1 - October 7, 2017

How to Eat Vegan - What exactly is vegan food? What vegan food have you already been eating? What foods are not vegan? What are meat, dairy and egg substitutes? How do you deal with cravings? What about social pressure? We’ll prepare some really delicious vegan dishes, including non-dairy cheeses, comfort foods and breakfast dishes for sampling. We’ll also provide recipes to take home.

Session 2 - October 14, 2017

Nutrition and the Human Body - What are the healthiest foods to eat? Join Dr. Milton Mills from the film What the Health as he takes a deeper look at the components of a healthy plant-based diet. There will also be a Q & A session with Dr. Mills.

Session 3 - October 21, 2017

Bring a Friend to Watch "What the Health" CHALLENGE! We’re asking that all our participants bring as many friends, family members & co-workers to come out and watch this ground-breaking film that’s changing so many lives! There will be delicious food, door prizes and lots of giveaways at this event!

Session 4 - October 28, 2017

The Benefits of Vegan Living - How does vegan living address the health challenges our communities are facing? What are the environmental impacts of the current food systems? What is the positive impact of creating a plant-based food system?

Session 5 - November 4, 2017

Now What? What will it look like going into the world as a new vegan? We’ll give lots of tips and tricks to navigating a non-vegan world as a brand-new vegan and discuss strategies for sharing what you've learned in the last five weeks with your friends, family and community.

Party Time! - We’ll throw you a party with lots of delicious vegan food & drinks to celebrate your completion of the Jumpstart. There will be free vegan merchandise giveaways, activities for kids and more!

6) FEMME FATALE DC

Femme Fatale DC is the District’s platform for local women creatives and entrepreneurs Yasmin Radbod launched last October. She says: Our first three month long pop up store at 1371 H St NE, May - July 2017 was a huge success, featuring around 25 different local women owned businesses, and we are excited to open our second store soon. The second edition FFDC store will be at the former Union Social at 100 Florida Ave NE, around 4500 sq ft, at the bottom of Elevation Apartment Building (400 apartments directly above), and right by NoMa Metro, across the street from the Marriott hotel. If you’re familiar with Union Social it was a restaurant and bar, so the space is definitely built for a pop up cafe component. I know including a veggie cafe this time will be huge for both the shop and the community; The soft launch of the store is Oct 10 and hard launch (ladies only) Oct 11. The store will run thru the holidays/December, and already includes nearly 40 different local women owned businesses (fashion designers, skincare products, pottery etc) who applied and were interviewed last month.

Moving forward, FFDC will only include vegan food options (except for possiby honey). Yasmin felt it was time to bring veganism to the movement, because a woman who is intelligent, conscious, and confident would care about what she puts in her body and the impact it has on others and the Earth. They may or may not still be looking for food vendors at the time of this newsletter. See:

[ http://femmefataledc.com/ ]

7) MARYLAND CHARITY CAMPAIGN

If you are a Maryland government employees, please donate to The Vegetarian Resource Group through the Maryland Charity Campaign. The pledge drive ends December 15.

If you are a federal government employee, please support vegan education by donating to VRG in the Combined Federal Charities Campaign.

8) FREE TUB OF BEANS

Better Bean is offering a free tub of beans (while offer lasts).

The company produces Southwestern Pinto Beans, Uncanny Refried Black Beans, Tuscan White Beans, Cuban Black Beans, Roasted Chipotle Red Beans, Skillet Refried Red Beans, Three Sisters Chili, and more.

Go to: [ https://betterbeanco.com/delicious-beans-back-school/ ]

9) CIRCUS IN BALTIMORE COUNTY

A Baltimore county councilwoman said she is withdrawing legislation that would have forbidden traveling animal acts, such as those in a circus, from appearing in the county.

“The timing was not right,” said Councilwoman Cathy Bevins, who introduced the bill last week. See

[ http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-co-no-circus-ban-20170918-story.html ]

10) INTERNATIONAL VEGETARIAN UNION WORLD VEGFEST

For 109 years, the IVU World Congress and Vegfest has provided a communication platform to promote veg’ism worldwide. This year the IVU will host a three-day World Vegfest conference including a food festival, workshops, lectures, and performances. This, in accordance with the principles of veg’ism, contributes to prevent climate change, improve health and nutrition, create awareness of food safety, defend and save animals, build a harmonious society and more!

Global warming, deforestation, depletion of natural resources, species and habitat lost, air and water pollution and world hunger — these are all problems which we cannot put off dealing with. We must marshal the green power forces of the world, for the love of the earth, to save our planet. Joint effort is the key: unlocking the door to all our excellence. Let’s meet and work together and be strong for each other. Your participation demonstrates your support of the veg’ism lifestyle and all green organizations all over the world. Together, we are achieving the ultimate goal of making the world a better place.

For more information, please check out the following link: Agenda of the 45th IVU World Vegfest & Travel Itinerary 2017

[ https://ivu.org/home.html ]

11) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD

The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at

Mango Grove
8865 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, Maryland 21045

on the first Sunday each month at 12:30 PM.

The Vegan Meet-up takes place at

Mr. Chan Szechuan
1000 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, MD 20208

on the third Wednesday every month at 7 PM. If you are vegan or vegetarian and would like to eat great food while socializing with others who share your interests, attend a meet-up!

For more information about EarthSave's Vegan and Vegetarian Baltimore Meet-ups, see:

• [ http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ]
• [ http://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ]

DINEKIND

Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit:

[ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]

MARYLANDVEGEVENTS.COM

Marylandvegevents.com is a one stop calendar site for all MD/DC vegan and vegetarian events. If you are looking to network, socialize, and/or engage in social activism you will find plenty of opportunities here. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or interested in trying vegetarianism/veganism, you will find many exciting and fulfilling events.

WHOLE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH - BALTIMORE SUPPORT GROUP

This group meets on the second Friday of each month at 6:30 PM at

The Park Heights Community Health Alliance
4151 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215

They typically show one or more short educational videos, often a cooking demonstration of something delicious and easy. And, of course, support, discussion, advice, and recipes, beginners welcome. Please bring a vegan dish to share if you can.

Please RSVP and visit at

[ https://www.meetup.com/Whole-Food-for-Optimal-Health-Potluck/ ]

If you have any questions, contact: Margie (mobile: 410-375-5803, [email protected])

EARTHSAVE BALTIMORE

Earthsave is a nonprofit educational group that helps people learn a healthier, sustainable, and more peaceful way of eating and living.

Saturday, Oct. 28^th, from 6-8 PM: Veg/vegan potluck featuring Dana Simpler, MD, who will speak on "Diet Wars - Who to Believe". Dr. Simpler will review the health benefits of a plant based diet and tell how it compares to the Mediterranean diet, American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association diets. Dr. Dana Simpler is a board certified Internist with over 25 years experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine. Dr. Simpler is a practicing physician whose primary focus is on diet and lifestyle. Learn more at about Dr. Simpler at

[ http://www.drsimpler.com/ ]

Please join us if you can!

Dinner guests may choose to either bring a dish made without animal products (to serve 8) plus $5 (members pay just $2) donation; pay $15 (members pay just $12) to enjoy dinner and presentation; or pay $5 for presentation only. We eat first, then make announcements, and then hear the presentation. Let us know in advance, if possible, if you plan to pay for dinner rather than bring a dish. RSVP by calling 410-252-3043, or emailing [email protected]. Meetings are held at

Govans Presbyterian Church
5828 York Rd
Baltimore, 21212

Please RSVP and join us! Event details at

[ http://earthsavebaltimore.org/node/77 ]

FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS

This group is for those interested in trying or for those already committed to a whole food, plant based diet with none or very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. There is a monthly potluck where we sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals.

This month, the event will be taking place on Sunday, October 15^th from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at

Triadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church
12950 Brighton Dam Rd.
Clarksville, MD 21029

For more information, visit:

[ http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-MD-Forks-Over-Knives-Meetup/ ]

BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS MONTHLY MEETUP

Baltimore Vegan Drinks is a happy hour for vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious. There’s no cover charge, and there are 100%-vegan snacks, entrees and more. And of course there are awesome vegan drinks! Our group is part of a national Vegan Drinks outfit with events in dozens of cities. Vegan Drinks’ mission is to bring together diverse people to build new friendships and promote the sharing of resources.

Join us for a special Camping with Goats event! It is located at Peaceful Fields Sanctuary in Virginia and the event will be held from October 20^th to October 22^nd.

For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit:

• [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ]
• [ http://baltimorevegans.com/ ]

MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES

Taking place on Sunday, October 15, 2015 from 10 AM to 1 PM in Fairfax Station, VA, is a cooking class all about healthier meals! Learn to cook crab cakes w/ chipotle mayo, sweet and sour meatballs, general Tso’s chicken, beef stroganoff, goulash, pepper steak, chicken a la king, chicken divan, chicken parmesan, chicken scaloppini, baked ziti with tofu ricotta cheese, stuffed shells, shepherd’s pie, paella, and meat loaf.

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, or COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers' samples coupons. Gift certificates are available for purchase.

Email [email protected] or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. Mail checks payable to

Mimi Clark
9302 Hallston Ct.
Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Sorry, no phone or e-mail reservations and no walk-ins. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Check website for monthly class updates:

[ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]

SUPPER CLUB

The ​fall season​ is fast approaching with the anticipation of cool weather, beautifully colored leaves, hearty soup​s, and warm breads to delight the palate! Please join us at the South Carroll Fall Harvest Supper Club on Sunday, October 1​5^th,​ at 4:00 PM. Invite your friends and family and bring your favorite soup, salad, or bread to share.

For more information, visit:

[ https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f5dfd6fad3bc9ce92abe4f293/files/3a5ed852-0fa2-4b3f-8783-2ac9e8473320/Supper_Club_101517_Poster.01.pdf ]

To RSVP, e-mail: [email protected]

12) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS

MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:

• VRG's Annual Vegan Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
  North Baltimore Mennonite Church
  4615 Roland Ave
  Baltimore, MD 21210
  November 19^th, 5 PM
  Bring a vegan dish that serves 4 people

OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:

• Vegan Parenting Discussions in Portland, Oregon
  by VRG Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels
  

  Getting a Good Start: Vegetarian Moms, Infants, and Children

  Friday October 13^th, 10:15 AM — 11:30 AM

  Reed Mangels, RD speaking at the Portland VegFest

  Growing Up Vegan (nutrition for vegan babies and children)

  Saturday October 14^th, 2 PM — 3 PM

  Vegan Pregnancy

  Sunday, October 15^th, 3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

  If you have vegetarian kids, join the VRG Vegan Parents Facebook Group at

  [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]

• Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  McCormick West Building
  2301 S King Dr
  Chicago, IL 60616
  October 21-24, 2017
  Visit the VRG booth.
• VRG's Dinner
  
  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Meeting
  LYFE Kitchen
  270 E Ontario St
  Chicago, IL 60610
  (Corner of N Fairbanks Ct. and Ontario)
  Sunday, October 22^nd at 6 PM
  $35/person (includes tax and tip)
• Everett Community College Food Day
  Henry M. Jackson Conference Center
  2000 Tower Street
  Everett WA 98201
  Monday, October 26^th from 10 AM — 1 PM
  (Marcia Pearson will be having a VRG booth.)
• Ft. Lauderdale Veg Fest
  Saturday, December 2, 2017
  (VRG is not having a booth, but we are sending materials and VRG volunteer Jim Dunn will be tabling with a local vegan group.)

If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Brigette at [email protected]. If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:

[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

Donations can also be sent to

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Or call: (410) 366-8343.

13) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

• The Vegetarian Resource Group had booths at the Vegan SoulFest in Baltimore MD, DC VegFest in Washington DC, Asheville VegFest in Asheville NC, and Charlottesville Vegan Roots Festival in Charlottesville VA.
• We are currently working on updating a list of senior living facilities that offer vegetarian and vegan options. See our senior living guide here:

  [ http://www.vrg.org/seniors/senior_vegan.php ]

  If you know of any veggie friendly senior facilities, please email [email protected] and let us know!
• Congratulations to the Senior Editor of The Vegetarian Journal, Samantha Gendler, on the birth of her vegan baby. If you are the parent of a vegan or vegetarian child, be sure to join our Facebook group for veg parents here:

  [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]

• Reed Mangels had an article for American Journal of Nursing accepted. It has a small piece about vegetarian diets that are mentioned and presented as a healthy choice. Dr. Mangels also assisted a dietitian in Denmark concerning references for vegan diets and kids.
• Pearson Education is preparing for publication an educational textbook for Higher education students entitled: Nutrition: From Science to You 4th Edition, by Stella Volpe, Joan Salge Blake and Kathy Munoz., and asked for permission to reprint our “My Vegan Plate.”
• We responded to requests for information for a summer food service, a food bank, and a vegan diabetes book. We had requests for materials from a Home School, several VegFests, a Head Start, a Food Not Bombs chapter, an animal ministry, and a person needing Spanish materials for a service trip in Peru.

14) THANK YOU’S

Thank you for helping with booths, HTML, blog postings, accounting, proof reading, research, and more.

• Emily Wood, RD
• Carol Porter
• Shannon Borgoyn
• Bekah Campbell
• Yasmin Radbod
• Elsa Spencer, PhD
• Bobbi Pasternak, MSN, RN
• Abbie Young
• Robin Tate
• Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
• Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
• Karen Peissinger
• Brad Scott
• Catherine Conway
• Stuart Stahler
• Michaela Sadlowski
• Carole Hamlin
• Laneece Hurd
• Matt Baker, RN
• Casey Brown
• David Milner
• Whitney Blomquist
• Laura McGuiness
• Julia Mathew
• Bekah Campbell
• Heather Francis
• Mayur Shah

15) DONATE YOUR CAR TO VRG

A free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax deductible donation benefiting The Vegetarian Resource Group. You can donate online or call 877-999-8322 to make your donation.

Start now by clicking on "Donate Now" below. If you are not ready to donate, find out about donating your vehicle by browsing all the valuable information and links on our site at:

[ http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=52127903 ]

16) VEGAN MAIL ORDER/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR FOR THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi tasking for part-time job 20 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland.

Staff person

• Clerically and physically ships vegan books, Vegetarian Journal, and other educational materials throughout the country
• Does the billing, packing, mailing, and marketing of items to consumers and wholesalers
• Answers phone and e-mails
• Compiles information
• Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other activities around the country
• Pays attention to details and is organized

Good writing skills. Comfortable with social media. Entrepreneurial personality helpful.

Please send resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your short term and long term goals, interests, vegetarian and vegan knowledge, skills, strengths, and challenges to Attn. Job: [email protected]

$12/hour salary.

17) ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests, and book sales. The Vegetarian Journal, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership in The VRG. (For more information, please see the Vegetarian Journal online at:

[ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] ).

To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit:

[ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-news_lists.vrg.org ]

We are also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!!

If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at:

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
FAX: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]

To donate: [ https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]

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