Veg Grand Junction

Thu, Oct 30 · 11:30 AM MDT

Lunch at 7th St. Community Cafe, help support the Community Food Bank’s mission

Community Cafe , 2232 N. 7th St., Grand Junction, CO, US

Join in for some nourishing camaraderie, along with some yummy vegan fare! Tastey tempeh "bacon", tofu salad, cashew "cheese" - great salads and sandwiches! Grilled veggies on panini...! And many vegan desserts.

We will sit at the 'community table' - drop by anytime after 11:15 and we will squeeze you in.

https://www.communitycafegj.com/menu

Listen to the Colorado Public Radio interview on the website - great interviews!

### From their website:

### "All Proceeds Support Nutritious Food Access

The 7th St. Community Cafe is a skills building social enterprise — a restaurant to nourish the community from start to finish.
All proceeds and sales from the cafe will support the Community Food Bank’s mission to advance community health and economic stability by boosting nutritious food access and address root causes of food insecurity.
Every $1 raised provides 4+ nutritious meals for a Grand Valley neighbor in need. Learn more at: www.foodbankgj.org/cafe"

See you there!

Sun, Nov 16 · 12:00 PM MST

Plant Powered People Potluck, Sunday Nov. 16, at Lakeside Community Room

3150 Lakeside Dr, Grand Junction, CO, US

Join us for great food and camaraderie at another fabulous vegan potluck! Healthful eating for people, planet, and animals. If you haven't yet attended, you simply don't know what you're missing.
This is a family friendly event and kids are welcome.
For some exercise, arrive early to help set up tables and chairs.

For those who are new to plant-based vegan eating, everyone is welcome! Our gathering is a great opportunity to get to know others in the group, sample lots of delicious food, and share recipes.

Nineteen folks enjoyed our October potluck.

What to Bring:

A whole foods plant based dish to serve eight- your dish should not contain any meat, dairy, eggs, fish, or honey – Some ideas for easy vegan potluck recipes:

https://veganheaven.org/all-recipes/32-delicious-easy-vegan-potluck-recipes/

https://nutritionfacts.org/recipes/

https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/

Your own utensils and reusable place setting
Friends or relations who may be interested
A book to swap if you like,
Bring your sense of humor
There is no charge/donations appreciated to cover room rental.

Gather at 11:30ish, eat at noon (or arrive early to help set up.)
We appreciate anyone who may be able to help set up tables and chairs!

This is a great opportunity to make new like-minded friends, and have fun tasting yummy plant-based food!

How to find us:
Community Room
3150 Lakeside Dr.
Grand Junction, CO

From 12th St., turn onto Lakeside Dr., which curves to the right, turn into the parking lot and the Community Room is in the first building, Sundowner #103. Enter on the north side, not the west door. Walk past the blue mail box, the Lakeside Managers' office, and you will see our sign.

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vegan.grandjunction@gmail.com

Join in on the conversation on new Facebook private 'Group' page, Vegan Grand Junction Group Page, currently with 50 members, available to share local news, questions, recipe ideas and more!

A vegan lifestyle prevents animal breeding, slaughter, and suffering and offers a powerful way to slow climate change. Plus, well-planned plant-based eating can fuel the highest levels of fitness, while reducing your risk of various chronic diseases. And, the food is delicious and is more widely available every year. Make the change today.