1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• VEGAN DESSERTS IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
• REQUESTING VEGAN MEALS FROM CATERERS & WORKING WITH THEIR SERVERS
• BUDDHA BODHI KOSHER VEGAN RESTAURANT IN NYC'S CHINATOWN
• JEWISH VEGAN COOKING DEMO IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
• DANONE SAYS THEY HAVE OPENED THE LARGEST PLANT-BASED YOGURT FACILITY IN THE U.S.
• NATURAL FLAVORS IN CHOBANI® NON-DAIRY YOGURT ARE VEGAN
• VEGAN MENUS AND THE LAW
• EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS OFFERING DAIRY-FREE SCHMEAR OPTION!
• GLUCOSE AND DEXTROSE
• VEGETARIAN JOURNAL RECIPES ARE EASILY SEARCHABLE
• OXALATES
• TRAVELING VEGAN IN THAILAND
• and so much more!

BE SURE TO VISIT LOVEONYOURLIPS DESSERTS IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/07/be-sure-to-visit-loveonyourlips-desserts-in-lawrenceville-georgia/ ]

REQUESTING VEGAN MEALS FROM CATERERS & WORKING WITH THEIR SERVERS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/07/requesting-vegan-meals-from-caterers-working-with-their-servers/ ]

RECENT VEGGIE ACTION COLUMN IN VEGETARIAN JOURNAL Owner of a Vegan Restaurant

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/06/recent-veggie-action-column-in-vegetarian-journal/ ]

VEGAN COOKING CLASS FOR PARTICIPANTS AT CHRISTOPHER PLACE IN BALTIMORE CITY, MARYLAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/05/vegan-cooking-class-for-participants-at-christopher-place-in-baltimore-city-maryland/ ]

BUDDHA BODHI KOSHER VEGAN RESTAURANT IN NYC'S CHINATOWN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/04/buddha-bodhi-kosher-vegan-restaurant-in-nycs-chinatown/ ]

VEGANIZED - RESTAURANT IN NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/27/veganized-restaurant-in-new-brunswick-new-jersey/ ]

JEWISH VEGAN COOKING DEMO IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/27/jewish-vegan-cooking-demo-in-baltimore-maryland/ ]

VEGANBURG IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA SERVES UP A WIDE VARIETY OF VEGAN BURGERS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/26/veganburg-in-san-francisco-ca-serves-up-a-wide-variety-of-vegan-burgers/ ]

KILLER VEGAN RESTAURANT IN UNION, NEW JERSEY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/25/killer-vegan-restaurant-in-union-new-jersey/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP YEAR-ROUND - BECOME A MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY DONOR!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/25/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-year-round-become-a-monthly-or-quarterly-donor-20/ ]

OXALATES, COOKING, AND ABSORPTION

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/22/oxalates-cooking-and-absorption/ ]

DANONE SAYS THEY HAVE OPENED THE LARGEST PLANT-BASED YOGURT FACILITY IN THE U.S.

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/21/danone-says-they-have-opened-the-largest-plant-based-yogurt-facility-in-the-u-s/ ]

RESTAURANT PICK: JOHNNY RAD'S IN BALTIMORE CITY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/21/restaurant-pick-johnny-rads-in-baltimore-city/ ]

JOIN THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S PARENTS AND KIDS FACEBOOK GROUP!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/20/join-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-parents-and-kids-facebook-group-9/ ]

NATURAL FLAVORS IN CHOBANI® NON-DAIRY YOGURT ARE VEGAN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/20/natural-flavors-in-chobani-non-dairy-yogurt-are-vegan/ ]

MISS SHIRLEY'S CAFÉ IN MARYLAND EXTENDS THEIR SPECIAL WINTER VEGAN RESTAURANT WEEK MENU ANOTHER WEEK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/19/miss-shirleys-cafe-in-maryland-extends-their-special-winter-vegan-restaurant-week-menu-another-week/ ]

VEGAN MENUS AND THE LAW

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/19/vegan-menus-and-the-law/ ]

ARTICHOKE & VINE IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/18/artichoke-vine-in-boca-raton-florida/ ]

VEGAN RESTAURANTS ADDED TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S GUIDE TO VEGGIE RESTAURANTS IN THE USA AND CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/15/vegan-restaurants-added-to-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada-8/ ]

HOW TO BE VEGAN WHILE TRAVELING IN THAILAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/14/how-to-be-vegan-while-traveling-in-thailand/ ]

VISIT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP INSTAGRAM POSTS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/13/visit-the-vegetarian-resource-group-instagram-posts/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP BY PURCHASING BOOKS FROM OUR BOOK CATALOG!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/12/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-by-purchasing-books-from-our-book-catalog-5/ ]

REVIEW OF GOLDEN WEST CAFÉ IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/12/review-of-golden-west-cafe-in-baltimore-maryland/ ]

PIZZAROX IN BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OFFERS VEGAN PIZZA AND BUILD-YOUR-OWN SALADS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/11/pizzarox-in-boynton-beach-florida-offers-vegan-pizza-and-build-your-own-salads/ ]

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS OFFERING DAIRY-FREE SCHMEAR OPTION!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/08/einstein-bros-bagels-offering-vegan-cream-cheese-option/ ]

VEGETARIAN JOURNAL RECIPES ARE EASILY SEARCHABLE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/08/vegetarian-journal-recipes-are-easily-searchable/ ]

GLUCOSE AND DEXTROSE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/07/glucose-and-dextrose/ ]

REVIEW OF NUVEGAN CAFÉ WITH LOCATIONS IN THE DC/MARYLAND/VIRGINIA AREA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/06/review-of-nuvegan-cafe-with-locations-in-the-dc-maryland-virginia-area/ ]

SACRAMENTO KINGS MEATLESS MONDAYS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/02/05/seattle-kings-meatless-mondays/ ]

2) JEWISH VEGAN COOKING DEMO IN BALTIMORE, MD SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 AT 7PM

By Marcia Schveibinz

Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 7pm
Congregation Beit Tikvah
Corner Community Center, Roland Park
5802 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210

Learn to prepare vegan hamentashen and a variety of fillings. Marcia will also give ideas for vegan Passover dishes. Each attendee will receive a copy of Vegan Passover Recipes by Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD. Free for Beit Tikvah, Vegetarian Resource Group, Baltimore Vegan Drinks, and Jewish Veg members. $5 donation suggested for others. Please let us know if you are coming at [ https://www.facebook.com/events/347058466085887/ ]
Or email [email protected]

Marcy Schveibinz became interested in food and nutrition when growing up in Buffalo, NY with her Dad who became a "health nut," and started eating "whole wheat bagels" which weren't easy to get in the '70s! Marcy has a degree in nutrition from Buffalo State College. She is a national board certified health and wellness coach and did her training through the Mayo clinic. She has two vegan children.

Vegetarianism is not eating meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who also don't eat dairy, eggs, or other animal products.

For more information on the Jewish vegan cooking demo, call (410) 366-8343.

For more information on Beit Tivah, visit [ https://beittikvah.org/ ]

For more information on vegan nutrition, see [ https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/vegan ]

3) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

• VRG member and nutrition coach Marcia Schveibinz was contacted to make a presentation on plant-based diets for the employees of a local Oracle office.
• This month we have over 250 entries for our scholarship contest. If you would like to read a few and help respond and judge, please email [email protected]
• Currently in the office we have four interns, including two specializing in environmental studies from Maryland Loyola, a future vegan engineer, and a student who recently completed her Bachelors in Health Science Fitness Wellness, with an eye towards a graduate program in public health. They participated with Health Educator Marcy to do a vegan cooking demo for previously homeless individuals.
• For information about internships, see: [ https://www.vrg.org/student/index.php ]
• If you are in the Roland Park area of Baltimore and can house interns, please let us know. To support internships, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

4) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

Come visit us at these VRG booths!

MARYLAND AREA EVENTS

Jewish Vegan Cooking Demo: Vegan Hamentashen and Passover Ideas

Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 at 7 PM
Beit Tikvah, Corner Community Center
5802 Roland Avenue
Roland Park, Baltimore, Maryland

Maryland Dietetics in Health Care Communities Spring Workshop

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Clarksville, MD
The Gathering Place

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics NDEP Eastern Workshop for Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (VRG Co-Director Debra Wasserman to speak in the morning)

Friday April 5, 2019
Annapolis, MD

Veggie Pride Parade

Sunday, April 14, 2019
New York City, New York

Animal Rights National Conference

Thursday to Sunday, July 25-28, 2019
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Alexandria, VA

Vegan SoulFest

Saturday, August 3rd, 2019
Baltimore, MD
Clifton Park

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics FNCE

Sunday to Tuesday, October 27-29, 2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA

VRG Annual Vegan Dinner

Sunday, October 27, 2019, 6pm
Philadelphia, PA

If you're interested in helping us at one of our booths, contact Gene Slothour-Hudnall 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.

5) OTHER UPCOMING VEGETARIAN/VEGAN EVENTS

LENTEN ALL VEGAN FOOD SALE

SAINT MARY ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
909 Shawan Rd, Hunt Valley, MD
Sunday, March, 24, 2019

The 3rd annual Lenten Vegan Food Take Out at Saint Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church on Sunday March 24 from 11:45am-2pm. New this year, homemade falafel mix to take home and freeze. There will be a wide selection of homemade vegan food to choose from made by the church ladies with mediterranean, middle eastern and eastern european flavors. Some of the foods that will be available for takeaway are: mutabbal eggplant dip, manakeesh zaatar pies, pumpkin kibbeh with spinach & chickpeas, stuffed grape leaves, Lentil pilaf, Hominy, vegan chili, large variety of salads, Atayef joz walnut stuffed pancakes, nut bars, vegan chocolate/banana/vanilla cakes, anise cookies, and many more.... You can pre-order online starting March 18 at the website (go to "shop" to view menu and prices): [ https://www.nativityofthetheotokos.org ]

EARTHSAVE

Earthsave’s March 30th dinner event will feature dietitian Mark Rifkin, who will help with some ideas and advice on cooking and meal planning. His presentation is called "Switching to Vegan - Without Reinventing the Wheel".

Earthsave's veg/vegan dinner series meets on the last Saturday, each month, at Govans Presbyterian Church, next to the historic Senator Theater. Earthsave's mission is to help people learn a healthier and more peaceful way of eating and living.

We also host two monthly discussion groups/meetup groups that meet in restaurants. [ https://www.earthsavebaltimore.org ] Invite your Facebook friends [ https://www.facebook.com/events/405866220184740/ ]

E-mail us at [email protected].You can always receive updated dinner information by calling 410-252-3043.

CHARM SCHOOL CHOCOLATES VEGAN CHOCOLATE

Charm School Chocolates (vegan and non dairy) opened their new facility at 10946 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley.

Owner Joshua Rosen said the outlet will be open to customers 4-8pm on Friday and Sat and Sunday 11am-5pm.

[ https://www.charmschoolchocolate.com/ ]
[ https://www.facebook.com/CharmSchoolChocolate/ ]

MISS SHIRLEY'S -- Roland Park, Inner Harbor, Annapolis (Maryland)

Their current vegan menu will be available until March 26th. Then their new Spring menu comes out on March 27th. So, the Spring vegan menu will also debut on the 27th.

[ https://www.facebook.com/MissShirleys ]
[ http://www.missshirleys.com ]

VEGAN BURGER SMACKDOWN

The Vegan Burger Smackdown will be on Sunday, April 28 from 11am-4pm in the event hall behind RHouse, 301 W. 29th St., Baltimore, MD 21211. This epic event will be fun, delicious, and an exciting way to promote vegan food.

Six outstanding restaurants compete for Best Burger. Nonstop entertainment, a magician entertaining in dining areas, raffles for prizes, burger trivia games, music videos, and an upbeat presentation from 1-2 about the joy and benefits of going vegan. Eco- and family-friendly, ADA Accessible, Sign language interpreter for Presentation.

VEGAN DRINKS

March 26, 2019
Vegan Drinks at L'Eau De Vie
Tue 6PM
L'Eau de Vie Organic Brasserie
Baltimore, MD

June 15, 2019
Vegan Wine and Cheese with the Animals
Sat 2PM
Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary and Eco-Retreat (BMASER)
Ellicott City, MD

For Vegan Drinks events, see [ https://www.facebook.com/pg/BaltimoreVeganDrinks/events/?ref=page_internal ]

VEGAN COOKING CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS BY CRYSTAL FORMAN, MPH, MHA

UPCOMING EVENTS: Learn more and register at [ http://holistic-wellnessandhealth.com/events ]

DINEKIND

Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]

VEGEVENTS.COM

Maryland and DC veg events can be found at [ https://www.vegevents.com ]

WHOLE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH - BALTIMORE SUPPORT GROUP

This group meets on the second Friday of each month at 6:30PM at the Park Heights Community Health Alliance, located at 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] ])

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.

For more information about the next event, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-MD-Forks-Over-Knives-Meetup/ ]

MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES

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. Make checks payable to Mimi Clark and mail to 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 ]

SUMMER FOODS

Check out vegetarian catering and cooking classes.

6) VRG ANNUAL VEGAN DINNER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

VEGAN CHINESE DINNER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019, 6PM

The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at Su Xing, about a six minute walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, on Sunday, October 27, 2019, during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is invited.

MENU

APPETIZER: seitan on stick with BQ sauce
SOUP: (choice of): hot and sour soup or tofu vegetable soup
MAIN DISHES:

• chow fun (rice noodle dish)
• tofu with black bean sauce
• stir-fried spinach
• stir-fried string beans
• rice

DESSERT: fruit
BEVERAGES: tea and water

MUST RESERVE AND PAY IN ADVANCE
Send $25 per person (includes tax and tip) with attendee names to The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Call (410) 366-8343. Or pay at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] and write "Philadelphia VRG Dinner" and attendee names in the "Comments" box.

7) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUICK SERVICE CHAIN?

Take our poll! Vote at: [ https://www.vrg.org/vote/index.php ]

8) VEGETARIAN JOURNAL AVAILABLE ON KINDLE

See:

• US:[ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]
• UK:[ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1544731957&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]

9) VEGAN COOKING CLASS FOR PARTICIPANTS AT CHRISTOPHER'S PLACE

By Taylor Gale

A pile of garlic, onions, beans, carrots, and tomatoes lie on the cart at Christopher’s Place, an intensive residential employment program that provides education and training, as well as recovery support to formerly homeless men of the Baltimore area. My task was to assist in cooking up a vegan chili for a few men who are enrolled in classes at the shelter.

I had the pleasure of encountering a group of warm and friendly older men, eager to learn, even though none of them were vegan. I stirred the vegetables all together as Marcy, nutritionist and teacher, chopped and explained the ingredient’s nutrients and flavors to the class. All of the men were so open-minded by asking many detailed questions about why and how people go vegan, what vegan substitutes are available in the market, which certain ingredients could be substituted for something else, etc.

Marcy taught the class the important lesson that delicious and nutrients dense food can still be affordable. Not only were the students excited to learn about the vegan chili recipe, they were also enthusiastic about getting to know Marcy, myself, and my fellow vegan intern Shun. The three of us felt welcomed in so many ways. It created a close-knit type of atmosphere.

After only roughly ten minutes, the chili was ready to be served. All of the men sprang up somewhat out of curiosity of what they were about to ingest, but also because they were excited about being a part of making the chili and having the ability to taste the end result. Overall, the students loved it, of course with the help of adding a pinch of salt on top. A few even went up for seconds!

This course enlightened the men on how to cook a healthy, cruelty-free, quick and affordable meal. By the end of the class, it was evident, the men were ready to start to create their own healthy and easy meals for themselves and their families!

Taylor is a VRG intern. For more information about internships, see: [ https://www.vrg.org/student/index.php ]

If you would like to prepare vegan casseroles for a local feeding program, see:
[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/07/11/vegan-casseroles-for-our-daily-bread-in-baltimore/ ]

10) VEGAN FOODS AT MARYLAND LOYOLA

By Emma Giebel

As a Vegan, figuring out what college you are planning on attending may seem like a daunting task. At Loyola University Maryland, there are many dining options that accommodate all students, regardless of their dietary restrictions. Loyola features many different dining locations, including two classic dining halls, two smoothie bars, a tacqueria, and a Starbucks. Since veganism is becoming more and more popular, especially with college students, Loyola is expanding their vegan options more and more every year.

The main dining hall at Loyola, Boulder Garden Café, is the largest and most convenient dining hall. At breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there are a variety of options for vegans. For breakfast, there is a bagel bar, with vegan spreads to add, such as peanut butter and jam. A new addition to the menu this past year has been vegan tofu scramble, which is available every weekday. For lunch, there is always a vegan vegetable and starch side available, along with a daily vegetarian side, which can sometimes be vegan. At dinner, which is all-you-care-to-eat, there are similar options. At both lunch and dinner there is a customizable salad bar and grain bar, where students can choose from a variety of different options. There are too types of salad bars, a classic salad bar and a Mediterranean salad bar. Meatless Monday also features different vegan options at the many stations of Boulder, including jackfruit at the barbeque station. And since dinner at Boulder is all-you-care-to-eat, there is an abundance of food choices for vegans.

There is also a similar, but smaller, dining hall that is located on the other side of campus; Iggy’s Market. Iggy’s offers a classic salad bar, a deli station with vegan options, and vegan hot sides and the occasional hot entrée. Hot entrées can include jerk tofu and stuffed portobello mushrooms, while hot sides can include roasted Brussel sprouts, roasted carrots, and buffalo cauliflower. Along with being a dining hall, it is also mini market, where vegan snacks can be purchased using meal points. Located just feet away from Iggy’s is Fresh West, which offers healthy customizable options, such as smoothies and a trail mix bar.

One of the most popular stand-alone dining options at Loyola is Green Peel. Located conveniently in the middle of the student center, Green Peel sells smoothies and açai bowls that can be customized in any way you would like. Whether you are in the mood for a fruit or vegetable based smoothie, there are many different combinations that you can make for a fantastic smoothie. Any smoothie can be made vegan by substituting almonds, soy, or coconut milk. Recently, açai bowls were added to the menu. These are wonderful options that can always be vegan just by eliminating honey. With Green Peel, there is always a quick and healthy vegan option to choose from.

The menus for the dining halls are easily accessible on Loyola’s website, and the stand-alone dining options keep a consistent menu. All vegan foods are clearly labelled, so finding out what is vegan is as easy as identifying their logo. If a student ever wants to suggest a new option, the staff is always available to suggestions. Veganism at Loyola is growing with each passing year, so the options will continue to broaden and improve.

For more information about eating at college, see [ https://www.vrg.org/teen/#college ]

11) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VRG VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to the following VRG volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including, posting to social media, writing blog posts, research, presentations, restaurant research, clerical work, writing HTML, contributing to our vegan parents group, doing media interviews, staffing booths, editing, performing nutrition analysis, helping with our newsletters, and more!

• Matthew Baker, RN
• Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD RD
• Nanette Blanchard
• Whitney Blomquist
• Casey Brown
• Anne Custer
• Keryl Cryer
• Nancy Eisman
• Natalie Evans
• Elissa Free
• Taylor Gale
• Emma Giebel
• Carole Hamlin
• Suzanne Hengen
• Robin Logan
• Reed Mangels, Ph.D, RD
• Julia Mathew
• Laura McGuiness
• David Milner
• Nicole Mowry
• Susan Petrie
• Marcia Schveibinz
• Brad Scott
• Shun Shueh

Call for Volunteers

We're still looking for volunteers who can assist us with updating our lists of vegetarian and vegan restaurants. New restaurants seem to be opening every day! This work can be done remotely.

We're also looking for volunteers who can read and help respond to scholarship entries. This work can be done remotely. If you're interested in helping, we can send you more details about the process.

To volunteer at VRG, please contact Gene at [email protected]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

12) VRG WISH LIST

As a non-profit, we can only take on new projects when we are able to get support from donors and our dedicated volunteers. Right now, we are especially seeking your support for the following:

We only have about one box left of one of our more popular brochures: Vegan Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childhood. We find pregnancy is a time when people often come with more questions, so we’re looking for $1,000 for another print run of this very essential pamphlet.

Monthly donors for as little as $5 per month can sign up at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] Thanks for your support!

Please let us know if you can house an intern in the Roland Park area this summer. [email protected]

13) FOLLOW THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP SOCIAL MEDIA

• Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/vegetarianresourcegroup/ ]
• Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ]
• VRG Parents and Kids Vegan Facebook Group [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]
• Twitter [ https://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp ]

Vegetarian Journal on Kindle:

• US: [ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]
• UK: [ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1544731957&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]

14) ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP & VRG NEWS

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:
[ https://www.vrg.org/journal/ ]

To sign up for 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!!

• Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ]
• Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/vegetarianresourcegroup/ ]
• Twitter [ https://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp ]
• VRG Parents and Kids Vegan Facebook Group [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]

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: [ https://www.vrg.org/ ]

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

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