1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS - CORONAVIRUS, ANIMALS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH; VEGAN NAIL POLISH; DISASTER PLANNING FOR VEGANS

• CORONAVIRUS, ANIMALS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH
• VEGAN NAIL POLISH
• DISASTER PLANNING FOR VEGANS
• FUN GAMES FOR KIDS TO DO AT HOME
• QUICK VEGAN SLOPPY JOES
• PREPARE VEGAN PUDDINGS AT HOME
• PLANT FORWARD PLATES HEALTHCARE TOOLKIT FOR HOSPITALS AND VEGAN MEALS
• ON A ROLL: SWEET AND SAVORY WARM ROLLS YOU CAN PREPARE AT HOME
• NUTRITIONAL YEAST AND VITAMIN B12
• AND MORE!

FUN GAMES FOR KIDS TO DO AT HOME!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/04/06/fun-games-for-kids-to-do-at-home/ ]

QUICK VEGAN SLOPPY JOES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/04/06/quick-vegan-sloppy-joes/ ]

HERE'S AN ONLINE VEGGIE QUIZ YOU CAN TAKE WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/04/03/heres-an-online-veggie-quiz-you-can-take-with-different-levels-of-difficulty/ ]

PREPARE VEGAN PUDDINGS AT HOME

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/04/03/prepare-vegan-puddings-at-home/ ]

TUMERICO: A FEAST IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/04/02/tumerico-a-feast-in-tucson-arizona/ ]

NEW STUDY DOES NOT FIND INCREASED STROKE RISK IN VEGETARIANS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/04/01/new-study-does-not-find-increased-stroke-risk-in-vegetarians/ ]

PLANT FOWARD PLATES HEALTHCARE TOOLKIT HELPS HOSPITALS ADD VEGAN MEALS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/04/01/plant-forward-plates-healthcare-toolkit-helps-hospitals-add-vegan-meals/ ]

PREPARE VEGAN DRY MIXES AHEAD OF TIME TO USE IN THE FUTURE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/30/prepare-vegan-dry-mixes-ahead-of-time-to-use-in-the-future/ ]

COOL TREATS AT NAMI IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/30/cool-treats-at-nami-in-phoenix-arizona/ ]

STAY THE COURSE: RUNNING THE VEGAN POWER 50K

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/27/stay-the-course-running-the-vegan-power-50k/ ]

BLACK SHEEP INN VEGAN BED AND BREAKFAST IN THE NY FINGER LAKES REGION

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/25/black-sheep-inn-vegan-bed-and-breakfast-in-the-ny-finger-lakes-region/ ]

VEGAN COOKING TIPS COLUMN IN VEGETARIAN JOURNAL FOCUSES ON BROCCOLI

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/25/vegan-cooking-tips-column-in-vegetarian-journal-focuses-on-broccoli/ ]

VEGAN ACTION COLUMN IN VEGETARIAN JOURNAL FEATURES BRENDA SANDERS WHO PROMOTES COMMUNITY FOOD JUSTICE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/24/vegan-action-column-in-vegetarian-journal-features-brenda-sanders-who-promotes-community-food-justice/ ]

CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVER DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/23/charitable-ira-rollover-donor-advised-funds-2/ ]

ON A ROLL: SWEET AND SAVORY WARM ROLLS YOU CAN PREPARE AT HOME

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/20/on-a-roll-sweet-and-savory-warm-rolls-you-can-prepare-at-home/ ]

CORONAVIRUS, ANIMALS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/19/coronavirus-animals-and-public-health/ ]

BACKWATER IN MELBOURNE, FLORIDA OFFERS VEGAN OPTIONS (NOTE RESTAURANT HAS SOME RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS)

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/18/backwater-in-melbourne-florida-offers-vegan-options/ ]

THE MYTH & THE PHILOSOPHER: ON AN IMPORTANT TOPIC LIKE VEGANISM, A PHILOSOPHER CAN EXPLAIN FALLACIES AND MYTHS AND SHOW HOW THE VEGAN WAY IS LINKED TO MULTIPLE CONTEMPORARY, AS WELL AS PERENNIAL, ISSUES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/18/the-myth-the-philosopher-on-an-important-topic-like-veganism-a-philosopher-can-explain-fallacies-and-myths-and-show-how-the-vegan-way-is-linked-to-multiple-con temporary-as-well-as-perennial-issu/ ]

FIND DELICIOUS VEGGIE FOOD AT ONE WORLD CAFE IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (NOTE RESTAURANT IS ONLY DOING CARRY-OUT AND DELIVERY NOW DUE TO CORONAVIRUS)

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/17/youll-find-delicious-veggie-food-at-one-world-cafe-in-baltimore-maryland/ ]

VEGAN NAIL POLISH

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/13/vegan-nail-polish/ ]

DELICIOUS VEGAN RECIPES FOR MEXICAN SOUPS AND STEWS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/13/delicious-vegan-recipes-for-mexican-soups-and-stews/ ]

CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS AT SUBWAY BEING TESED IN SEATTLE, WA AND BALTIMORE, MD

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/12/cauliflower-fritters-at-subway-being-tested-in-seattle-wa-and-baltimore-md/ ]

NUTRITIONAL YEAST AND VITAMIN B12

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/12/nutritional-yeast-and-vitamin-b12/ ]

VEGETARIAN JOURNAL ARTICLE ON VEGAN FOOD SERVED AT DISNEY WORLD AND DISNEYLAND RESORTS (SAVE INFO FOR WHEN THEY REOPEN)

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/12/vegetarian-journal-article-on-vegan-food-served-at-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/ ]

VEGETARIAN JOURNAL ANSWERS NUTRITION HOTLINE QUESTION ON IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) AND THE VEGAN DIET

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/11/vegetarian-journal-answers-nutrition-hotline-question-on-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-and-the-vegan-diet/ ]

LITTLE FIG BAKE SHOP IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/11/little-fig-bake-shop-in-baltimore-maryland/ ]

VEGANIC THAI CAFE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA REVIEW

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/10/veganic-thai-cafe-in-san-diego-california-review/ ]

DISASTER PLANNING FOR VEGANS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/09/disaster-planning-for-vegans/ ]

DAIRY FREE CHEESE AT WHITE CASTLE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/09/dairy-free-cheese-at-white-castle/ ]

MY VEGAN PLATE FROM THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/06/my-vegan-plate-from-the-vegetarian-resource-group-4/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFT PROGRAM

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/05/the-vegetarian-resource-groups-memorial-and-honorary-gift-program-4/ ]

7-ELEVEN CHEESE PIZZA INGREDIENTS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/05/7-eleven-cheese-pizza-ingredients/ ]

SHARE BURRITO ON MY PLATE GRAPHIC WITH THOSE WHO MIGHT BE INFLUENCED TO BECOME VEGAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REASONS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/04/share-burrito-on-my-plate-graphic-with-those-who-might-be-influenced-to-become-vegan-for-environmental-reasons/ ]

DINE AT URBAN VEGAN KITCHEN IN NEW YORK CITY (DELIVERY AND TAKE-OUT ONLY DURING CORONAVIRUS)

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/04/dine-at-urban-vegan-kitchen-in-new-york-city/ ]

2) NOTES FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

By Emilio Gironda

A few short months ago I took over the reigns as the Volunteer Coordinator here at The Vegetarian Resoure Group. Once I got a feel for the job and its responsibilities my first big project has been recruiting and coordinating readers for the college scholarship contest. Much to my delight, I have discovered a group of wonderful volunteers who have given their time and expertise to read over the nearly 300 essays we received. Coming from my background in the for-profit-world, it is good to be reminded just how many people are dedicated to something more than the bottom line. In addition, not only do I get to work with such selfless people, I get to read essays from the future of the movement. Particularly in times of crisis, it is reassuring to see that our future is in good hands. But big picture, I am inspired to be a part, however small, of a bigger vision of compassion for the world and all sentient beings. I am reminded of a favorite quote from Wisdom of the Jewish Sages: A Modern Reading of Pirke Avot by Rabbi Rami Shapiro:

"You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.
Do not be daunted
by the enormity of the world's grief.
Do justly now,
Love mercy, now,
Walk humbly, now.

If you attend to Reality
you will receive great reward:
for effort itself is good fortune."

Thank you all for your inspiration and for your good works and I hope that I can live up to the model.

3) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS

Check website as most events are on hold. We hope everyone stays healthy.

This group is for those interested in trying a whole food plant-based diet or for those who already eat this way. This is a diet with none to very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. 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/ ]

Check website for monthly class updates: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]

Email Deborah Jamieson for event information: [email protected]

4) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

Due to coronavirus related cancellations and postponements at this time all booths are tentative. However some events may be rescheduled. Always check on the event websites for the latest information.

If you're interested in helping with a booth in the future please contact us at [email protected]

5) UPCOMING EVENTS

Currently no VRG Booth at these events. At this time these events are still scheduled, but remember to check on the event websites for the latest information.

6) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to the following volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including posting to social media, writing blog posts, research, presentations, running booths, restaurant research, clerical work, writing HTML, contributing to our vegan parents group, doing media interviews, editing, photographing, performing nutrition analysis, helping with our newsletters, reading scholarship applications and more! To volunteer at VRG, please contact us at [email protected] To support The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

• Zel Allen
• Matthew Baker, RN
• Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
• Whitney Blomquist
• Casey Brown, RD
• Courtnee Cannon
• Terry Carlo, RD
• Cathy Conway, MS, RD
• Nathaniel Corn
• Anne Custer
• Natalie Evans
• Elissa Free
• Caryn Ginsberg
• Ruth Goldstein
• Erica Goretzki
• Heather Gorn
• Julia Hart
• David Herring
• Karen Lazarus, MD
• Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
• Julia Mathew
• Laura McGuiness
• Wendy McPherson
• Rissa Miller
• David Milner
• Katie Nunemaker
• Susan Petrie
• Elly Ren
• Lucia Rivera
• Tonya Rothe
• Marcia Schveibinz
• Annabelle Simpson
• Brad Scott MBA
• Eric Sharer, RD
• Betsy Shipley
• Betsy Todd, RN

7) VEGETARIAN JOURNAL ISSUE 2, 2020

Vegan diets can be incredibly inexpensive and accessible - just check out the latest low-cost vegan menus from Dr. Reed Mangels, PhD RD. Dr. Mangels' article offers SNAP-friendly meal planning using whole foods that are readily available. The recipes are delicious too! Enjoy pancakes, tofu chili over noodles, split pea dip, and spinach lentil soup. To support vegan research and recipes like this, subscribe to the Vegetarian Journal. Each quarterly issue is packed with the latest scientific updates, vegan recipes to please a variety of eaters as well as other great articles and outreach news.

The Vegetarian Journal is available in print and on Kindle!

Print subscriptions: To order by phone, call 410-366-8343 or online, [ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]

Kindle USA:
[ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]

8) VEG MEAL DELIVERY

VegMealDelivery.com has been released! They make it easy to eat more plants by finding a meal delivery service that will deliver vegan meals weekly.

They have launched with over 50 services listed from around the world, and they promise to keep getting bigger. They also have detailed search filters so that you can find the service that's right for you. Visit [ https://www.VegMealDelivery.com ]

9) WISH LIST

We wish for everyone to stay healthy, and any of our members that are ill to have a speedy recovery.

10) VRG BOOKSTORE

Vegan Microwave Cookbook by Nancy Berkoff

Just about everyone would like to come home to a pot of soup that's been slow-simmered on the stove all day, or wake up to warm muffins every morning. Unless you have an enchanted kitchen, chances are you aren't living that reality - but now you can! Just harness the potential of your microwave! Many of the recipes in this book take less than ten minutes to cook and still promise flavor, comfort, and nourishment. Get acquainted with your microwave and soon you'll be making Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars, Chocolate Fudge, Pumpkin Bread, and Cinnamon Coffee Cake Biscuits. For a hearty supper, try Split Pea Soup, Creamy Garlic Rice, Stuffed Baked Potatoes, or Reuben Sandwiches. In a hurry to feed the family? No one could refuse Chili Cheese Dogs, Toasted Nachos, or Microwave Lasagna. Be the speediest vegan cook in town with the Vegan Microwave Cookbook! $16.95 Available from our online bookshop at [ https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/ ] or call 410-366-8343 for more details.

11) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

Along with the help of a large cast of volunteer readers, we continue to review and assess Scholarship Applications. We could not do all the work without the help of our dedicated volunteers. As always, the quality of the applications are extraordinary, and reading them is a labor of love.

A big thank you to Casey Brown, RD who continues to work on articles for us, although extremely busy working at a hospital while everyone is dealing with the coronavirus. Upcoming in the Vegetarian Journal will be an article she has authored comparing the 'new burgers' like the Impossible and Beyond to some of the standard veggie burgers and homemade choices. To see articles like this, subscribe at: [ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]

Kindle USA:
[ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]

VRG Research Director, Jeanne Yacoubou, commented on a VRG blog post. Re: a recent VRG blog title [since reworded] that said: "Once Coronavirus is Gone and Restaurants Reopen, You'll Find Delicious Veggie Food," coronaviruses, including covid-19, will never be gone. I would be remiss if I didn't say it. See the following for example. The last link ties the continual problem to intensive agriculture. Another argument against factory farming. [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/03/19/coronavirus-animals-and-public-health/ ]

A dietitian who was retired, but called back to work at a hospital because of the pandemic, contacted VRG. She said she had spoken with our nutrition advisor Reed Mangels about 15 years ago, and Reed was one of the few people she could rely on for accurate information. She currently needed information for a vegan that was breast feeding.

We mailed out Veggie brochures to prison inmates in California, Wisconsin, Wyoming, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Missouri, Indiana, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

To support VRG outreach, please donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

12) MONTHLY DONORS

To bolster The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach efforts, consider signing up for a regularly scheduled donation. Monthly and quarterly donors support our work, while allowing us to better budget by providing more predictable and steady funding. You can become a monthly or quarterly donor online here: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

13) ROLAND PARK BAGELS

Roland Park Bagels & Sandwiches in Baltimore, Maryland Adds Several Vegan Options

The owner of Roland Park Bagels & Sandwiches in Baltimore city has permanently added several vegan options to their menu. Top your bagel with vegan margarine or cream cheese or better yet, try the Vegan JUST Egg and vegan cheese breakfast sandwich with perhaps a Beyond sausage put on top. They also offer a Vegan Falafel Wrap, Vegan Chik'n Sandwich, Vegan Pizza Bagel, Vegan Grilled Cheese, Falafel Salad, Vegan Meatball and Veggies Panini, as well as BYO Burger made with the Beyond Burger. Beverages include smoothies, and several milk alternative options for your coffee selection. Finally, they often sell vegan desserts and offer vegan pizza pies some evenings.

Roland Park Bagels & Sandwiches is located around the corner from The Vegetarian Resource Group office and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Please note that during the coronavirus pandemic you must call in orders for pick-up or place a delivery order.

Information on Roland Park Bagels & Sandwiches can be found here:
[ https://www.rolandparkbagels.com/ ]
[ https://www.facebook.com/RolandParkBagels/ ]

During the coronavirus pandemic they are doing take-out and delivery only.

For a list of veggie restaurants in the USA and Canada, visit:
[ https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php ]

14) FOLLOW VRG'S SOCIAL MEDIA!

You can keep up with The Vegetarian Resource Group on ~

• Facebook: TheVegetarianResourceGroup
• Instagram: @vegetarianresourcegroup
• Twitter: @VegResourceGrp