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SUMMARY:Duluth Vegan Cooking Group Potluck - October
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in eating yummy vegan food\, need some new recipes to add to your menu\, and want to have great conversations with like-minded people\, this group is for you! \nEach potluck\, we make dishes with a specific theme. The October theme is OKTOBERFEST: soft pretzels and mustard\, brats and kraut\, potato salad\, spaetzle\, red cabbage\, apple strudel\, or anything else that belongs at a harvest table. Looking for recipes? Check out this Oktoberfest Feast. \nPrepare a main dish\, side dish\, dessert\, or appetizer that fits the theme. \nYour dish should not contain any meat\, eggs\, dairy\, fish\, butter\, honey\, or derivatives of these products. Please bring the recipe or the list of ingredients to share\, and please bring a reusable plate to cut down on waste. \nWe will meet in the youth room of Salem Covenant Church – 339 North 59th Ave. W in Duluth. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Feel free to bring your veg-friendly friends and family! \nThis group is sponsored by Compassionate Action for Animals and is a welcoming and non-judgmental group. Everyone is welcome – wherever you are on your veg journey! \nWant to connect online? You can find us on MeetUp or find us on Facebook. \nThe Duluth Vegan Cooking Group meets on a quarterly basis — on the third Thursdays of the month during January\, April\, July\, and October. \nPlease contact info@exploreveg.org with any questions.
URL:https://caa.mn/event/duluth-vegan-cooking-group-potluck-october/
LOCATION:Salem Convenant Church\, 339 North 59th Ave. W\, Duluth\, MN\, 55807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Potluck
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SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n  \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-10/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T193000
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SUMMARY:Vegan Recipe Club: The Vegan Creamery
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about vegan cooking\, this club is for you! Each month\, participants make three recipes from popular cookbooks\, then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome\, as are interested non-cooks. Registration for the online meeting is not required—get login information below. \nDownload the recipes here\nAbout The Vegan Creamery by Miyoko Schinner (2025)\nFrom the author’s website: \nA delectable collection of over 75 plant-based recipes for vegan butters\, creams\, cheeses\, desserts\, and more\, from the award-winning chef and bestselling author of Artisan Vegan Cheese. \nImagine enjoying a batch of fresh strawberry ice cream on a hot summer day. It tastes just as delicious as the beloved classic\, but at its creamy core it’s actually plant-based. Now you can make all the dairy products you love—milks\, creams\, cheeses\, savory spreads\, and rich desserts—with nuts\, seeds\, and other plant-based ingredients instead of animal products. \nMiyoko has become a leader in the evolution of plant-based dairy\, and through her recipes and stunning photography you can learn how to craft beautiful vegan food for everyday life that will expand your palate and help save the planet. The Vegan Creamery is just the cookbook to guide you on your plant-based journey. \nThis month’s featured recipes\nIn the recipe club this month we will discuss these recipes: \n\n🥛 Watermelon Seed Kernel Milk and Creamer — pg 54\n🧈 Soft Spreadable Butter — pg 66\n🧀 Fresh Watermelon Seed Kernel Mozzarella — pg 115–117\n\noptional: \n\n🍨 Sweet Whipping Cream and Topping — pg 60\n🍦 Watermelon Seed Kernel Milk Ice Creams — pg 176–178\n🍪 No-Waste Chocolate Chip Cookies — pg 195\n🧈 Baking and Culinary Butter (82% Fat) — pg 70\n\n* Ingredient tip: Watermelon seed kernels can be hard to find locally. Henry suggests checking Amazon for watermelon seed kernels or melon seeds (char magaz)\, or looking for ground melon seed (“egusi”) at a local international grocery store. \nWhere is the potluck?\nThis October is one of the few yearly potlucks held by the Club! The potluck will be in the CAA office at 34 13th Ave NE\, Ste 108\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413. Here are directions with additional details\, if needed\, on the CAA office. \nYou can bring a dish from the Vegan Recipe Club Archives\, from any online sources like Sweet Potato Soul or Nora Cooks\, or from your own kitchen! All dishes should be vegan — no meat\, dairy\, egg\, honey\, or any other animal-derived product (no gelatin\, whey\, etc). Please bring a list of ingredients so that everyone with allergies\, Celiac\, etc.\, can safely eat. \nIf you cannot make it in person\, you are welcome to join online for recipe discussion only. \n \nVegan Recipe Club General Details\nThe Vegan Recipe Club is for everyone—those curious about vegan cooking and those more experienced with it. The club explores plant-based recipes created by cooks of varying cultures and nationalities and cookbooks are suitable for the novice to experienced cook. \nThis club aims to feature recipes that are great tasting and support the health of participants. It’s a great way to explore great new recipes\, work out issues in different recipes\, and to build community with others interested in vegan cooking. Best of all\, these meals also help the animals and the environment! \nHow does it work?\nIn the month prior to the Vegan Recipe Club meeting\, you can download the recipes for free. You can also request the entire cookbook from your local library. Try making one or more of the recipes\, then come to share and discuss what you thought about them with the group. \nThe group is facilitated by volunteer Henry Patterson of Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA). If you have questions about the recipes or the Vegan Recipe Club between meetings\, email info@exploreveg.org. \nJoin us online!\nThe club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom — see details below. In July and October of 2026\, we will host an in-person potluck in conjunction with the meeting. It will be in our new CAA office space which is in Ste. 108 at 34 13th Ave. NE\, Minneapolis\, 55413. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\, with passcode 467109 \nOr use the dial-in information: Meeting ID: 815 7424 7392 Passcode: 467109 Dial by your location:   +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)    +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)   +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
URL:https://caa.mn/event/vegan-recipe-club-the-vegan-creamery/
LOCATION:CAA Community Office\, 34 13th Ave NE\, Suite 108\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vegan Recipe Club
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SUMMARY:Vegan Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:Compassionate Action for Animals @ the UMN is hosting a vegan bake sale! Stop by to buy some vegan baked goods and learn more about the student group\, or volunteer to bring more goods to sell. \nA prior year CAA @ UMN bake sale \nLocation: The bake sale will be on the UMN campus\, on the east bridgehead of the Washington Ave bridge. You can see a map of the location here. \nHow to Get There: If driving\, we recommend parking in either Lot 86 (on the west bank of the river) or the East River Road Garage (on the east bank of the river) and then walking over the bridge Washington Ave bridge to the east end. If you sign up to volunteer\, we’ll send you a contact number to help with any day-of questions. \nWhy: The bake sale will engage new students in trying vegan food and learning about veganism\, while also raising funds to support the work of both the CAA @ UMN group and Chicken Run Rescue. \nRSVP: If you can prep and bring a vegan bake sale item\, please email caa@umn.edu. All vegan items are welcome\, and should come individually packaged in baggies or wrap. Items with a spooky/Halloween theme are especially welcome. Thank you! \nCompassionate Action for Animals is happy to support CAA @ UMN\, a student-led animal advocacy group at the University of Minnesota. Are you a student at the U? Join the organization on GopherLink to stay up-to-date.  \n 
URL:https://caa.mn/event/vegan-bake-sale/
LOCATION:East Bridgehead\, Washington Ave Bridge\, East Bridgehead\, Washington Ave Bridge\, UMN Campus\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T193000
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SUMMARY:Writing for Animals Group
DESCRIPTION:Want to make a difference for animals? Join the monthly Writing for Animals group! \nThe aim of the group is to produce short writing that advocates for stronger protections for animals. \nThe facilitator will bring a brief presentation covering recent news around animal issues and plant-based food issues. If anyone brings an op-ed or other piece of short writing requests peer review\, we will provide peer review and suggestions for image sources (if needed) before it is submitted for publication. Otherwise we will move directly into quiet co-writing time\, where we will work on op-eds or other pieces of writing to send out for animals. \nIf you’re not sure what to write about\, you’ll be sure to get some ideas from the news review. If you’re still stuck\, we’ll also have a suggested short writing action to take\, like reaching out to a company or legislator about an ongoing animal issue. \nJoin us on Zoom! \nWriting for Animals meets monthly\, on the last Wednesday of every month\, at 6:30pm. \nQuestions? Reach out to abbey.feola@exploreveg.org.
URL:https://caa.mn/event/writing-for-animals-peer-review-group/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n  \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-11/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T130000
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SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n  \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-12/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T183000
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SUMMARY:West Suburbs Vegan Potluck for November
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Share\, and Taste the Joy of Plant-Based Living!\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\, at 6:30 pm for our monthly West Suburbs Vegan Potluck at the Base Camp coffee shop area of Unmapped Brewing Co. in Minnetonka. Let’s enjoy a fun\, plant-based gathering together! \nAll are welcome regardless of where you are on your vegan journey! This friendly\, low-pressure event is the perfect place to try new dishes\, meet like-minded people\, and enjoy the community. \nHow It Works\nPlease bring a fully plant-based dish to share. That means no meat\, dairy\, eggs\, fish\, or butter. Don’t forget to include a list of ingredients for your dish\, and if you can\, bring your own plate and utensils to help reduce waste. \nSites for Ideas and Inspiration\nNeed inspiration? There are so many delicious vegan recipes available. CAA has a collection of plant-based recipes on our website. You can also check out easy vegan potluck ideas from sites like Insanely Good Recipes\, The Edgy Vegan\, and The Vegan Atlas. CAA also has monthly cooking classes and the Vegan Recipe Club which can support you in getting ideas for future potlucks. \nA Monthly Event You Won’t Want to Miss\nOur West Suburbs Vegan Potluck happens every month\, bringing together community members who care about food\, health\, animals\, and the planet. It’s a warm\, welcoming space to swap recipes\, share cooking tips\, and enjoy an evening filled with great conversation and even better food. \nGood for Animals\, the Earth\, and Your Health\nChoosing plant-based meals reduces harm to animals\, but that’s not all. It also lowers your carbon footprint\, conserves water\, and supports a more sustainable food system. Plus\, eating more fruits\, veggies\, legumes\, and whole grains is linked to better heart health\, lower cholesterol\, and a reduced risk of chronic illness. By joining our potluck and eating more plant-based meals\, you’re doing something good for yourself and the world around you. \nHosted by Compassionate Action for Animals\nThis event was developed and is hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) volunteer Nicola Philpott. We get use of the space from the generous folks at Unmapped Brewing. It has become a regular CAA event\, offering a great selection of tasty foods. \nCAA is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to encouraging people to embrace their empathy for animals and move toward a plant-based diet. Check out CAA’s events to find a wide variety of activities to suit any taste. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | MeetUp. Or sign up for our newsletter! \nQuestions? Contact us at info@exploreveg.org.
URL:https://caa.mn/event/west-suburbs-vegan-potluck-for-november-2/
LOCATION:Unmapped Brewing\, 14625 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Potluck
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T130000
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SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n  \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-13/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T170804Z
CREATED:20261006T215953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T170804Z
UID:990000240-1794661200-1794668400@caa.mn
SUMMARY:Annual ThanksLiving Vegan Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate compassion\, community\, and delicious plant-based food at our ThanksLiving Vegan Potluck! Everyone is welcome – bring your friends\, family\, and your favorite vegan dish to share. Let’s make this season about connection and kindness to all. \nWhat to Bring\nPlease bring a vegan dish (no meat\, dairy\, eggs\, honey\, etc.). To help ensure a great variety\, below are suggested categories to help you choose what to bring: \nLast Names: \n\nA-J:  Dessert\nK-R: Main dish or salad\nS-Z: Side dish or appetizer (vegan mashed potatoes and gravy are always a hit!)\n\nGot a favorite dish that doesn’t match your group? Feel free to bring it anyway! Looking for ideas? Here are 50 simple vegan Thanksgiving recipes. Don’t forget to bring an ingredient list to post so people with allergies know which dishes to avoid. \nWhat to Expect\nAside from amazing food\, ThanksLiving is all about community. Meet others through our fun icebreaker activities and enter to win raffle prizes. Learn about vegan eating and hear more about Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA). We’ll also have a kid-friendly table with coloring books\, so bring the whole family! \nWhy ThanksLiving?\nThanksgiving celebrations often overlook or distort the history of Indigenous communities. ThanksLiving is our way of coming together to honor a future rooted in respect—for each other\, for animals\, and for Indigenous peoples’ land rights. Consider using ingredients from Indigenous communities\, like wild rice or maple syrup from the Indigenous Food Lab Market online store. \nGetting There\n\nLocation: Matthews Park at 2318 29th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55406\nParking: Free parking is available in a lot and on the street.\nTransit: It is on the 7 and 9 bus routes.\n\nStaying Safe\nIf you’re feeling unwell\, please stay home so we can all stay healthy. Check out our Plant-Based Food Safety Guide for preparing your dish. \nVolunteer with Us!\nWe’d love your help to make this event a success. Click below to sign up to help host this event with us. Scroll down the list to see opportunities for helping on the day of the event. \n \nGet involved at other Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) events!\nCompassionate Action for Animals (CAA) hosts many events throughout the year\, including Twin Cities Veg Fest\, the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge\, the serving of free vegan lunches to those in need\, the Vegan Recipe Club\, cooking classes\, potlucks\, outreach events\, and so much more! \nWe’ve got so many ways to connect with the community\, enjoy vegan food\, and make a difference. You can visit our volunteer page to see all the upcoming opportunities to help!
URL:https://caa.mn/event/thanksliving/
LOCATION:Matthews Park\, 2318 29th Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Large Event,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA)":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260926T201302Z
CREATED:20260926T191204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T201302Z
UID:990000225-1794940200-1794943800@caa.mn
SUMMARY:Vegan Recipe Club: Anything You Can Cook\, I Can Cook Vegan
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about vegan cooking\, this club is for you! Each month\, participants make three recipes from popular cookbooks then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome\, as are interested non-cooks. Registration for the online meeting is not required—get log-in information below. \nDownload the recipes here (link coming)\nAbout Anything You Can Cook\, I Can Cook Vegan by Richard Makin (2023)\nFrom the author’s website: \nImagine a world with limitless vegan options; a place where anything and everything can be made vegan. Mac ‘n cheese? Proper English fry up? Decadent ice cream sundae? Imagine no more – you can find them all here! \nAnything You Can Cook\, I Can Cook Vegan is a guide to truly creative plant-based cooking with zero sacrifices. With over 100 innovative recipes\, along with tips\, techniques and ingredient guides\, this book will teach you how to feel more confident than ever in a plant-based kitchen. \nWith cleverly marked difficulty levels\, recipes range from quick\, school-night classics to fun weekend baking projects. You’ll learn to make delicious meat alternatives and proper\, grateable vegan cheeses\, and find out just how versatile tofu can be. \n \nVegan Recipe Club General Details\nThe Vegan Recipe Club is for everyone—those curious about vegan cooking and those more experienced with it. The club explores plant-based recipes created by cooks of varying cultures and nationalities and cookbooks are suitable for the novice to experienced cook. \nThis club aims to feature recipes that are great tasting and support the health of participants. It’s a great way to explore great new recipes\, work out issues in different recipes\, and to build community with others interested in vegan cooking. Best of all\, these meals also help the animals and the environment! \nHow does it work?\nIn the month prior to the Vegan Recipe Club meeting\, you can download the recipes for free (link coming). You can also request the entire cookbook from your local library. Try making one or more of the recipes\, then come to share and discuss what you thought about them with the group. \nThe group is facilitated by volunteer Henry Patterson of Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA). If you have questions about the recipes or the Vegan Recipe Club between meetings\, email info@exploreveg.org. \nJoin us online!\nThe club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom — see details below. On future dates to be announced\, we will host an in-person potluck in conjunction with the meeting. It will be in our new CAA office space\, which is in Ste. 108 at 34 13th Ave. NE\, Minneapolis\, 55413. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\, with passcode 467109 \nOr use the dial-in information: Meeting ID: 815 7424 7392 Passcode: 467109 Dial by your location:   +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)    +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)   +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
URL:https://caa.mn/event/vegan-recipe-club-anything-you-can-cook/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Vegan Recipe Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA)":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T194555Z
CREATED:20260929T194555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T194555Z
UID:990000232-1795170600-1795179600@caa.mn
SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n  \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-14/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T194959Z
CREATED:20260929T194959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T194959Z
UID:990000233-1795775400-1795784400@caa.mn
SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n  \n
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-15/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173735Z
CREATED:20260911T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T173735Z
UID:990000220-1796927400-1796932800@caa.mn
SUMMARY:West Suburbs Vegan Potluck for December
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Share\, and Taste the Joy of Plant-Based Living!\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, December 10\, 2026\, at 6:30 pm for our monthly West Suburbs Vegan Potluck at the Base Camp coffee shop area of Unmapped Brewing Co. in Minnetonka. Let’s enjoy a fun\, plant-based gathering together! \nAll are welcome regardless of where you are on your vegan journey! This friendly\, low-pressure event is the perfect place to try new dishes\, meet like-minded people\, and enjoy the community. \nHow It Works\nPlease bring a fully plant-based dish to share. That means no meat\, dairy\, eggs\, fish\, or butter. Don’t forget to include a list of ingredients for your dish\, and if you can\, bring your own plate and utensils to help reduce waste. \nSites for Ideas and Inspiration\nNeed inspiration? There are so many delicious vegan recipes available. CAA has a collection of plant-based recipes on our website. You can also check out easy vegan potluck ideas from sites like Insanely Good Recipes\, The Edgy Vegan\, and The Vegan Atlas. CAA also has monthly cooking classes and the Vegan Recipe Club which can support you in getting ideas for future potlucks. \nA Monthly Event You Won’t Want to Miss\nOur West Suburbs Vegan Potluck happens every month\, bringing together community members who care about food\, health\, animals\, and the planet. It’s a warm\, welcoming space to swap recipes\, share cooking tips\, and enjoy an evening filled with great conversation and even better food. \nGood for Animals\, the Earth\, and Your Health\nChoosing plant-based meals reduces harm to animals\, but that’s not all. It also lowers your carbon footprint\, conserves water\, and supports a more sustainable food system. Plus\, eating more fruits\, veggies\, legumes\, and whole grains is linked to better heart health\, lower cholesterol\, and a reduced risk of chronic illness. By joining our potluck and eating more plant-based meals\, you’re doing something good for yourself and the world around you. \nHosted by Compassionate Action for Animals\nThis event was developed and is hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) volunteer Nicola Philpott. We get use of the space from the generous folks at Unmapped Brewing. It has become a regular CAA event\, offering a great selection of tasty foods. \nCAA is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to encouraging people to embrace their empathy for animals and move toward a plant-based diet. Check out CAA’s events to find a wide variety of activities to suit any taste. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | MeetUp. Or sign up for our newsletter! \nQuestions? Contact us at info@exploreveg.org.
URL:https://caa.mn/event/west-suburbs-vegan-potluck-for-december-2/
LOCATION:Unmapped Brewing\, 14625 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345\, United States
CATEGORIES:Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA)":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T204011Z
CREATED:20260929T195454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204011Z
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SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n 
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-16/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T203655Z
CREATED:20260929T200946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T203655Z
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SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n 
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-17/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T204334Z
CREATED:20260929T204334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204334Z
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SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n 
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-18/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T204607Z
CREATED:20260929T204607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204607Z
UID:990000237-1800613800-1800622800@caa.mn
SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n 
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-19/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T103000
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UID:990000238-1801218600-1801227600@caa.mn
SUMMARY:Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpsons Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited. You must register to save your spot. Scroll to the bottom of the event below to sign up\, or visit CAA.MN/Volunteer for our complete list of volunteer signups. \nJoin CAA to serve a plant-based lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night\, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly\, eco-friendly way. \nVolunteering to Help\nWithout registering either below or at CAA.MN/VOLUNTEER your space will not be reserved\, you will not receive needed information\, and you will not be permitted in the building. \nCAA provides a meal for Simpson guests around three times a month. Watch our events page for another opportunity to participate! Since most of our meals at Simpson’s fill up early we encourage you to sign up for any meal prep events you are interested in well in advance. \nSchedule for Lunch Volunteering\nFor our lunches we gather at 10:30am and together\, we prepare lunch in the kitchen\, and serve food to residents. Once food service comes to a lull\, we take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards\, we tidy up\, and everything  is usually finished by 1:00pm. \nOther Notes for Volunteers\n\nPlease dress comfortably\, with closed-toe shoes.\nWe expect to serve about 30 residents.\nThis is a community service event; while we would explain more about CAA’s work and veganism if residents ask\, it is not an outreach event.\nIf you have any questions\, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org or CAA staff at info@exploreveg.org.\n\nOther Ways to Support the Program\nYou can also donate to support this initiative financially! Go to: https://www.givemn.org/story/6lr05f to donate and help support your neighbors who are currently experiencing housing and financial challenges. \nWe often partner with other environmental organizations to serve low-carbon plant-based meals\, or partner with community service organizations to prep a meal together. Are you part of a local organization that may like to connect and collaborate on serving a meal? Please email CAA at info@exploreveg.org. \nAppreciations\nThese events are the brain child of Nicola Philpott who typically organizes the events. Thank you\, Nicola! Funding for these meals comes from Compassionate Action for Animals as well as special donors. Thank you to Nicola\, the volunteers\, our donors and partner organizations for making this service to our community possible. \nRead More\nFor more information on this initiative read Nicola’s article in our 2025 Minnesota Veg Living Magazine. \n 
URL:https://caa.mn/event/serve-vegan-lunch-at-simpsons-shelter-20/
LOCATION:New Simpsons Location\, Register at caa.mn/volunteer for full address\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Simpson's Meal Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Action for Animals":MAILTO:info@exploreveg.org
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