1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• Vegan London
• Quick and Easy Fennel Dishes
• Vegan Weight Loss Plan
• Sesame Labeling
• Vegan Soups
• What is Plant based?
• Making Fermented Dishes at Home Xanthan Gum
• Vegan Cookies
• Vegan Candy
• and more...

TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT? TRY A VEGAN WEIGHT LOSS PLAN!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/01/07/trying-to-lose-weight-try-a-vegan-weight-loss-plan/ ]

VEGAN ITALIAN FOOD IN TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/01/03/vegan-italian-food-in-toronto-ontario-canada/ ]

VEGAN CAFE TO OPEN AT TOKYO HANEDA AIRPORT IN TERMINAL TWO

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/01/02/vegan-cafe-to-open-at-tokyo-haneda-airport-in-terminal-two/ ]

SESAME LABELING

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/01/01/sesame-labeling/ ]

NOTHING BEATS A DELICIOUS VEGAN SOUP DURING THE WINTER!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/31/nothing-beats-a-delicious-vegan-soup-during-the-winter/ ]

BREAD AND CHOCOLATE VEGAN BISTRO ON CAYMAN ISLANDS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/28/bread-and-chocolate-vegan-bistro-on-cayman-islands/ ]

VEGAN OR PLANT-BASED?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/27/vegan-or-plant-based/ ]

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUICK SERVICE CHAIN?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/26/what-is-your-favorite-quick-service-chain/ ]

VEGAN LONDON

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/25/vegan-london/ ]

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE FERMENTED VEGAN DISHES AT HOME? WE SHOW YOU HOW.

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/24/do-you-want-to-make-fermented-vegan-dishes-at-home-we-show-you-how-2/ ]

QUICK AND EASY FENNEL DISHES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/20/quick-and-easy-fennel-dishes/ ]

VEGAN OPTIONS ALWAYS FOR JEWISH INSTITUTIONS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/20/vegan-options-always-for-jewish-institutions/ ]

RESTAURANTS OFFERING NEW YEAR'S EVE/DAY 2019 VEGAN MEALS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/14/restaurants-offering-new-years-eve-day-2019-vegan-meals/ ]

XANTHAN GUM IN SECRET AARDVARK SAUCE IS VEGAN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/14/xanthan-gum-in-secret-aardvark-sauce-is-vegan/ ]

VEGAN COOKIE RECIPES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/13/vegan-cookie-recipes-for-the-holidays/ ]

VEGAN COOKING CLASSES IN KUWAIT

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/11/vegan-cooking-classes-in-kuwait/ ]

MAKE YOUR OWN VEGAN CANDY AT HOME

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/07/make-your-own-vegan-candy-at-home/ ]

EXOTIC PRODUCE AT SYSCO

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/06/exotic-produce-at-sysco/ ]

EATING DISORDER TREATMENT

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/05/eating-disorder-treatment/ ]

BEVVEG!: NEW LABEL FOR FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS-WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/04/bevveg-new-vegan-label-for-food-beverages-and-consumer-products-what-does-it-mean/ ]

FRIED CANNED ONIONS!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/12/03/fried-canned-onions/ ]

2) THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP OFFERS $20,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS - FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DEADLINE

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money 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 two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2019.

Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2019.

We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2019. Early submission is encouraged.

Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone.

3) THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S 2018 VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS

NeCole Hilton was a Vegetarian Resource Group 2018 video contest winner.

Intro to Veganism
By NeCole Hilton

No cheeseburger, leather car interior, or milkshake is worth the immense suffering we systematically inflict upon billions of sentient beings in the 21st century. With a growing array of plant based alternatives that don't involve the avoidable and agonizing theft of someone else's life, compassion to animals is a moral imperative. There is no "humane" way to needlessly reduce someone else's life and value to their exploitation, dismemberment & death. Veganism is the best and most effective moral, ethical, economic, environmental, and compassionate stance against needless exploitation, abuse, and killing of other sentient beings. By being vegan, I am contributing toward a more peaceful and tranquil future for all Earthlings, and wish to educate others so that they may join me and the thousands of other vegans globally in fighting for the fundamental rights of animals, the conservation of the environment, and the peace between each other. See:
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds0GcxNJzzE&feature=youtu.be ]

The deadline for the next video contest is July 15, 2019

See:
[ https://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]

View winners of the video contest at:
[ https://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php ]

For information about VRG's College Scholarship Contest (One $10,000, two $5,000 awards), see: [ https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar ]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] or The Vegetarian Resource Group, Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.

Video scholarships have been given in honor of W.M. Zahn, who was a great mentor.

4) VRG 2018 VEGETARIAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NATALIA GOSIACO

The Vegetarian Resource Group 2018 college scholarship winner Natalia Gosiaco reports that her first semester was great. "I have been meeting so many new people involved within the vegan community, and San Diego State has given me so many opportunities to further pursue my passions. I joined the Voice for Veg animal rights club a few weeks into school, as soon as I found out about it. I attend the meetings once a week, along with events that we do. Such events include outreaches, educational seminars, supporting campaigns, and making merchandise, all to promote animal rights and veganism. I also got the opportunity to do a ten minute speech in my communications class this semester, and I chose to address why I do not drink cow's milk, and why no one ever should. The speech went very well and I got a lot of positive feedback and questions. Many people told me they weren't about to drink milk after listening to what I had to say."

"This semester, I also reached out to the head of Sodexo at my old high school to check in with the vegan options being made available for students. She and I talked for awhile, and she assured me that she is continuing to provide vegan options everyday. She also told me that the vegan options are often a hit and sell out before the other dish! I told her that I am grateful for her persistence to incorporate meals that accommodate for everyone, and that I am always just a phone call or email away. I continue to email her ideas I have of easy vegan meal options, or grab and go snacks.

"I am continuing to work at the Lovin Oven, a 100% vegan pizza restaurant. Working as a server gives me a great platform to talk to customers about veganism and why I am vegan. It helps that they're eating delicious vegan food too!"

For information about Natalia's activism, see: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2018/05/10/hawaiian-student-receives-10000-vegetarian-resource-group-college-scholarship/ ]

The deadline for high school seniors for $20,000 in scholarships from The Vegetarian Resource Group is February 20, 2019. See:
[ https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

5) VEG DINING DISCOUNT CARDS

VegDining Card offers discounts at dozens of vegetarian restaurants and other businesses around the world.

See: [ http://vegdining.com/Go.cfm?id=VegDiningCard-Ordering-VRG ]

6) SURVEY

Academic looking for survey participants.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to explore people's knowledge about certain farming practices.

Go to: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Z8TC99 ]

7) SAN DIEGO AREA RESTAURANT GATHERING IN CA: SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019. 12 NOON

Dear San Diego area VRG members:

Hi my name is Marcy Schveibinz and I am a VRG member and volunteer in the Baltimore area. I will be in the San Diego area in January and would like to arrange a casual gathering of VRG members for lunch. The purpose is to connect with each other and share our vegan volunteer experiences as well as exchange ideas about the various ways in which we are each living a vegan lifestyle.

We will meet at Flower Child, a restaurant with vegan options at 2690 Viade la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014 on January 26, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. I have made a reservation for 15, and depending how many can come we will either have it catered or order off the menu. Expect the meal to be $15 to $30.

Please RSVP via email to [email protected], by January 21st so I know whether or not to expect you. If you plan to come please let me know if you have any food allergies.

I hope you can come and I am really looking forward to meeting you!

Marcy

8) VEGETARIAN JOURNAL AVAILABLE ON KINDLE

See:
[ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]
[ 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 FASHION WEEK ANNOUNCES ITS DEBUT IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California (January 3, 2018) - Vegan Fashion Week, an event dedicated to elevating ethical fashion globally, will be making its grand debut in Los Angeles beginning February 1, 2019. Produced and curated by French creative director and animal rights advocate, Emmanuelle Rienda, Vegan Fashion Week will be a tribute to the animals and an ode to the end of animal exploitation in all forms.

This four-day event will launch with an opening soirée and tribute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, bringing fashion and activism together with a deeply conscious twist. In conjunction with the Los Angeles Night of Ideas, the Museum of Natural History will activate its galleries, diorama halls, theater and public spaces throughout the museum. Highlights of the event will include a talk by climate scientist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Robert Lempert, a vegan fashion runway showcasing vegan designers, a vegan capsule of high-end designer pieces, and a timeline displaying the evolution of vegan fashion and the brands committed to embracing cruelty-free practices. This year's theme will be"Facing Our Time" and will explore the challenges faced around ecological and climate change through the lenses of science, nature, and art.

"I want to ignite conversations and debates within the industry by educating, elevating and drawing connections between our most important values; our respect for human life, animal rights, and the environment," says Vegan Fashion Week creator Emmanuelle Rienda.

Following the night of the launch, guests will have the opportunity to travel to the LA Fashion District between February 2 - February 3 to experience a vegan world at the California Market Center, with a curated selection of animal-free designer pieces and a vegan lounge offering cruelty-free fashion, beauty, and culinary vegan innovations sourced globally from various countries. Brands, organizations, and attendees will have the opportunity to connect with conscious and like-minded individuals through activations, experiential exhibitions, and a conference featuring intellectual panels discussing the most critical issues in the fashion industry and the existing alternatives. Themes that will be explored include animal rights, social justice, circularity, technology and intersectionality.

To learn more about Vegan Fashion Week and to purchase tickets, visit [ https://www.veganfashionweek.org ]

About Vegan Fashion Week

Vegan Fashion Week is dedicated to elevating ethical fashion globally. This four-day event is designed to empower conscious brands and humans with an elevated platform for achievement, inspiration, and discovery. A tribute to the animals and an ode to the end of animal exploitation in all forms, Vegan Fashion Week is produced and curated by French creative director and animal rights advocate, Emmanuelle Rienda and merges fashion and activism with a deeply conscious twist.

10) RESTAURANT IN CLARKSVILLE, MD - KOSHARY

Koshary by Misteka is located inside The Common Kitchen at The Clarksville Commons Plaza.

The Common Kitchen

12250 Clarksville Commons, Suite A
Clarksville, MD 21043
Phone: 240-319-4011

• Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00 pm
• Monday Closed
• Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 am to 8:00 pm
• Friday & Saturday 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

Koshary, Pronounced Ko-sha-ry, Egypt's national dish. A grain bowl high in plant-based protein and fiber made out of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, signature sauce and fried onions. We wanted everyone to enjoy this meal so we made sure it's 100% vegan and gluten free.

Koshary originated in India as a rice and lentils bowl. It then Traveled to England where it was enjoyed as a breakfast meal. Eventually it landed in Egypt with the British occupation in the 19th century where it became a power house meal that locals line up to at every corner. Next to the signature dish we will be serving some very popular Egyptian food items including falafel (Ta`meya).

Please visit: [ http://kosharybymisteka.com/ ]

11) JEWISH VEGAN COOKING DEMO IN BALTIMORE - SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 23, 2019

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 ]

12) WISH LIST

After hundreds of volunteers, interns, and visitors, we could use a new rug in our office, if anyone would like to sponsor this, a donation will be appreciated by many activist feet.

Do you have an old car, truck, or RV that you're trying to get rid of? Did you know that you can turn that old vehicle into a tax deductible donation to The Vegetarian Resource Group? You can donate online here: [ http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=521279034 ] , or call 1-877-999-8322.

13) FDA ASKS FOR INPUT ON USE OF THE NAMES OF DAIRY FOODS IN LABELING PLANT-BASED PRODUCTS - DEADLINE TO COMMENT EXTENDED BY 60 DAYS

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is soliciting public input to answer the following questions:
How do you use plant-based products?

What is your understanding of dairy terms like milk, yogurt and cheese when they are used to label plant-based products?

Do you understand the nutritional characteristics of plant-based products? Do you know how they're different from each other? Do you know how their nutritional qualities compare with dairy products?

Over the next year, the FDA will be looking at next steps, which will include issuing guidance for industry. This would clarify FDA's thinking regarding the labeling of plant-based products with names that include the names of dairy foods while giving manufacturers adequate notice about any changes.

To submit electronic comments, go to:
[ https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FDA-2018-N-3522-4873 ]
And click on Comment Now.

For more information, see
[ https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FDA-2018-N-3522-0001 ]

The original comment deadline of 11/27/18 has been extended by 60 days. The current deadline is Jan 28 2019, at 11:59 PM ET.

14) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

In response to inquiries, VRG's Research Director Jeanne Yacobou did some follow-up research on Xanthan gum and other ingredients.

We assisted a member working on getting vegan meals to be offered at a local hot meal program serving the hungry and formerly homeless.

We sent about 400 magazines, 80 bumper stickers, and several books to various vegan events and fundraisers across the country.

We'd also like to give a special thank you to Karen Peissinger, who coordinated a VRG booth at the Buffalo Vegan Pop-Up Market. Pamphlets regarding pregnancy/childhood and teenage vegan nutrition were very popular, as were the coloring books and Vegan in a Nutshell printouts. At the end of the market, the remaining coloring books, and a handful of various print-outs and pamphlets were given to the Vegan Grocery Store. One of the owners expressed great appreciation for these resources as they educate customers who are curious about or starting their vegan journey. People appreciated the fact that VRG publishes information that is based on scientific research and that is reviewed or written by registered dietitians/nutritionists.

15) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS

BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS

JAN 24, 2019
Vegans Drink at the New Red Emma's
Thu 6 PM
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
Baltimore, MD

FEB 12, 2019 Vegan Drinks at Joe Squared/VRW Edition
Tue 7 PM
Joe Squared
Baltimore, MD

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

JUN1 5, 2019 Vegan Wine and Cheese with the Animals
Sat 2 PM
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 ]

HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND HEALTH EVENTS

Free Cooking Demo w/ Wellness Expert & Chef Crystal Forman, MPH, MHA
January 24, 2019 from 12 PM - 1 PM
Impact Hub Baltimore
10 East North Ave., Baltimore, MD 21202

Vegan "Sealess" Food Cooking Class
February 2, 2019 1 PM-3:30 PM
Impact Hub Baltimore
10 East North Ave., Baltimore, MD 21202

Meal Prep Cooking Workshop*
February 16, 2019 from 3 PM - 5:30 PM
Impact Hub Baltimore
10 East North Ave., Baltimore, MD 21202

Learn more and register at:
[ https://holistic-wellnessandhealth.com/events/ ]

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at Mango Grove, located at 8865 Stanford Boulevard, in Columbia, Maryland 21045, on the first Sunday each month at 12:30 PM. The Vegan Meet-up takes place at Mr. Chan Szechuan at 1000 Reisterstown Rd. in Pikesville 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/ ]

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 ]

16) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS

Come visit us at these VRG booths!

Local Booths:

Jewish Vegan Cooking Demo: Vegan Hamentashen and Passover Ideas

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

Maryland Dietetics in Health Care Communities Spring Workshop

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

Vegan SoulFest

Saturday, August 3, 2019
Clifton Park
Baltimore, MD

Other VRG Booths & Events:

San Diego Area Restaurant Gathering

January 26th, 2019, Noon
Flower Child Restaurant
San Diego, CA

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics FNCE

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

17) UPCOMING EVENTS

Currently no VRG Booth at these events

Sedona Health & Nutrition Conference

Thursday - Friday, January 17th & 18th, 2019
Sedona, AZ

Sedona VegFest

Saturday - Sunday, January 19th & 20th, 2019
Sedona, AZ

Santa Cruz VegFest

Saturday, April 6th, 2019
Cocoanut Grove at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz, CA

Alabama Vegan Fest

Sunday, April 14th, 2019
Birmingham, AL

Vegan Burger Smackdown

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Baltimore, MD

Des Moines VeganFest

Saturday, April 27th, 2019
The Atrium at Capital Square
Des Moines, IA

Plant-Based Prevention of Disease

Saturday - Monday, May 18th - 20th, 2019
McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
Raleigh, NC

18) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR 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
• Whitney Blomquist
• Casey Brown
• Anne Custer
• Natalie Evans
• Suzanne Hengen
• Teagan Kim
• Reed Mangels, Ph.D, RD
• Julia Mathew
• Laura McGuiness
• David Milner
• Karen Peissinger
• Marcia Schveibinz
• Brad Scott

19) 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 ]

20) ABOUT VRG

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!!

Facebook	[ http://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup/ ]
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Instagram	[ https://www.instagram.com/vegetarianresourcegroup/ ]
Twitter	[ http://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp/ ]

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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