About us
"Creating a kinder, greener community together"
The Austin Vegan Association (AVA) is Austin’s longest-running plant-based community, proudly serving as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997. Founded as the Vegetarian Network of Austin, later known as the Austin Vegan & Vegetarian Association, today our mission is to make vegan living more accessible through social gatherings, educational events, and support for local vegan-friendly businesses.
AVA is open to anyone interested in compassionate, sustainable lifestyles.
Join our growing community!
Featured event
🍽️✨ Vegan Cooking Demo: Indian Favorites with Chef Poornima ✨🍽️
Join the Austin Vegan Association on May 12 for a flavorful cooking demo featuring a vibrant lineup of Indian dishes prepared by Chef Poornima Omkant Noubad. Sample-sized servings for everyone!
Suggested Donation: $10 (to help cover ingredients costs.)
Pay in advance here, or you can also pay at the door.
This demo will showcase a mix of comforting classics and fresh, bright flavors, including:
🥭 Vegan Mango Lassi (a refreshing mango yogurt smoothie with cardamom or saffron)
🥗 Kosambari (a South Indian moong dal salad with carrot and cucumber)
🍛 Chana Saag Tikka Masala (chickpeas and spinach in a creamy, spiced sauce)
🍚 Lemon Rice Pilaf with Green Peas (a fragrant basmati dish made in the rice cooker)
🍍 Pineapple Kesari (a warm semolina dessert with pineapple and aromatic spices)
Chef Poornima is a plant-based chef, recipe developer, and founder of an Indian-fusion catering business in Austin. Inspired by her South Indian roots and years of culinary exploration, she has shared her cooking through demos at Texas VegFest, St. Edward’s University, and more.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just enjoy a delicious evening, we hope you’ll join us!
Upcoming events
2
Volunteer To Serve Up Kindness at Eeyore’s Birthday!
Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX, USThe Austin Vegan Association has been invited to fundraise at Eeyore’s Birthday Party, a long standing Austin tradition operated by the non-profit organization Friends of the Forest Foundation. All vendors participating in Eeyore’s Birthday celebration are 501c3 non-profit organizations.
We’ll be selling vegan Frito pies and Buddha's Brew kombucha and we need YOUR help!
Perks for volunteers:
- Free AVA t-shirt
- Free vegan meal
- Help raise funds to grow the vegan community, support animal shelters, and more!
If you can work a shift, sign up here: AVA Volunteer Form. We have 3.5 hour shifts with a 15 min overlap. The first shift starts a 8AM and the last shift ends at 9:15PM.
Come join the fun, support a great cause, and be part of this iconic Austin event!
22 attendees- $10.00
🍽️✨ Vegan Cooking Demo: Indian Favorites with Chef Poornima ✨🍽️
Wheatsville Food Coop, 4001 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, USJoin the Austin Vegan Association on May 12 for a flavorful cooking demo featuring a vibrant lineup of Indian dishes prepared by Chef Poornima Omkant Noubad. Sample-sized servings for everyone!
Suggested Donation: $10 (to help cover ingredients costs.)
Pay in advance here, or you can also pay at the door.This demo will showcase a mix of comforting classics and fresh, bright flavors, including:
🥭 Vegan Mango Lassi (a refreshing mango yogurt smoothie with cardamom or saffron)
🥗 Kosambari (a South Indian moong dal salad with carrot and cucumber)
🍛 Chana Saag Tikka Masala (chickpeas and spinach in a creamy, spiced sauce)
🍚 Lemon Rice Pilaf with Green Peas (a fragrant basmati dish made in the rice cooker)
🍍 Pineapple Kesari (a warm semolina dessert with pineapple and aromatic spices)Chef Poornima is a plant-based chef, recipe developer, and founder of an Indian-fusion catering business in Austin. Inspired by her South Indian roots and years of culinary exploration, she has shared her cooking through demos at Texas VegFest, St. Edward’s University, and more.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just enjoy a delicious evening, we hope you’ll join us!
22 attendees
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