What weâre about
Our Mission: To educate and inform San Diegans about the benefits of eating a whole-food plant-based diet for optimal nutrition and health, environmental sustainability, compassion and mindfulness. We rally our community around the unifying concept of adopting a whole-food plant-based diet. We work with groups and provide support for individuals in transitioning to and/or maintaining a plant-based, animal-free diet and being conscientious stewards of the environment.
We schedule events to simply get together to learn, eat, and socialize. Please join this meet up if you want to learn about being part of the team and/or just coming to our fun events! To get in on the discussion, please "like" our page on Facebook, PlantDiego and we have a team leadership group on Facebook "PlantDiego Leadership Team."
PlantDiego plans large community events (like our Gratitude Food Fest just before Thanksgiving) and screenings of documentaries- PlantPure Nation, Cowspiracy, Forks over Knives for example), presentations by local experts, fundraisers, regular PlantDiego fun events (potlucks, meetings, visits to vegan restaurants, picnics, beach days), and community activism to get the word out about healthy plant-based diets.
This group is is a PlantPure Pod, and a member of the nation-wide network of groups formed on the heals of PlantPure Nation - a ground breaking film and nationwide organization about the power of plant-based eating and the politics we struggle against to get the word out! Checkout the national PlantPure Pods website for more information and please register as a Pod Member there, and to receive their monthly newsletter!
Please visit our local website and join our e-mail contact list and get our monthly informative newsletter with lots of great local features around plant-based eating and nutrition and info by clicking "Join Us" on http://plantdiego.com. Questions? Please e-mail us at plantdiego@gmail.com.
Regular events/potlucks will occur every month (unless it's a holiday). Please bring a Whole Food Plant Based (no animal products, minimal oil and processed products) dish, serving utensils and your own plate, bowl and utensils. Also bring something to drink if you like. Please being at least $1 per event towards meet up fees and other expenses. We also need contributions to keep this organization going! Thanks!
We are an active group! We hope to see you soon!
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âąOnlineSpirituality for Animal Advocates & Vegans
OnlineAmidst global human suffering, environmental ecocide, and industrialized abuse of animals, there comes a call for compassionate action. The Compassion Consortium is a spiritual community created to serve the needs of vegans, vegetarians, animal rights activists, and others who care about and advocate for animals and the planet.
The non-sectarian monthly service features interfaith reflection, music, meditation, and a conversation with a special guest. It's open to all sentient beings of any spiritual tradition.
The program is monthly on the third Sunday of each month at 3 pm Central / 4 pm Eastern. Attendance at Compassion Consortium events is always free of charge, but registration is required: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/sunday-service. Hope you can make it.
More info at compassionconsortium.org
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DINE OUT AT EVOLUTION FAST FOOD THEN FRIGHT FOR THE FUTURE
EVOLUTION FAST FOOD, 2611 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego , CA, USWhen: Sunday, October 19, 2025 a 3:30 PM
Where: Evolution Fast Food
2611 El Cajon Blvd, SAN DIEGO CA 92104
What: Eat at Evolution Fast Food then head to the FREE Fright for the Future (separate meetup)Join the PlantDiego team as we continue our exploration of vegan cuisine in San Diego and then we will drive down El Cajon Blvd a bit to visit the eye opening, seasonal exhibit Fright for the Future <-- Use this link to RSPV on Meetup and get more info about this event!
Evolution Fast Food is a 100% vegan restaurant offering delicious, handcrafted, affordable, plant-based options to course-correct humanity's impact on mother earth.
Evolution features a variety of foods, from tacos and burritos to fresh cut fries and home-made burgers and sandwiches. Also offered are smoothies, shakes, soft serve, home-made beverages, and gluten-free options. Most of the food is made in-house, even the ketchup and the ranch dressing.
We recommend (for healthiest options): Raw Fiesta Burger (made with Tracy's REAL Foods raw burger patties), You can get this burger on any type of bun including cabbage!, The Carne Asada and/or Mushroom Tacos and The BLTA sandwich (made with tempeh bacon).
It's now or never!
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FRIGHT FOR THE FUTURE
37ECB, 3720 El Cajon Blvd,, San Diego , CA, USGather your friends, summon your courage, and join us for a spine-chilling experience like no other đ»đ.
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS LINKED WITH OUR DINE OUT AT EVOLUTION FAST FOOD BEFOREHAND!
When: October 19 at 5:15 PM
Where: "37ECB" AT 3720 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105
**Cost: FREEFright for Future is a haunted maze of true terrors bringing scary issues concerning people, planet, and animals to light this Halloween!
Step into our haunted maze of "true terrors" and brace yourself for an unforgettable journey through the dark corners of our world. But be warned, these horrors are not your typical ghost stories. We are bringing scary issues concerning people, planet, and animals to light this Halloween. This is not just a scare, it's a wake-up call.Along the way, you'll also discover ways you can make a difference and be a part of the solution. Gather your friends, summon your courage, and join us at Fright for Future. It's time to confront our fears and take action. Let's make this Halloween season a hauntingly impactful one! đ
This event is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Let's make this Halloween season a hauntingly impactful one!đ± Get your tickets today!
NOTE: THIS EVENT RUNS ON FRI - SUN FROM OCT. 17 - OCT. 26.
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED - USE THIS LINK FOR MORE INFO AND LINK TO TICKETS!
https://www.frightforfuture.org/3 attendees
âąOnlineVegan Meditation
OnlinePlease join us online for a peaceful half-hour of vegan-oriented meditation and mindful sharing. Weâll meditate together in silence for 15 minutes, then share brief thoughts on a topic related to compassion, mindfulness or veganism. Our aim through this practice is to cultivate greater internal peace and presence, and to bring greater mindfulness and compassion to our interactions with the external world and all its inhabitants.
We meet Monday evenings at 6pm Pacific / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET. Please note that while our route to mindfulness and compassion generally follows a vegan path, all are welcome â vegan, vegan-curious, and vegan-supportive. For our annual schedule and weekly discussion topics, click here.
Vegan Meditation is affiliated with the Compassion Consortium.
Please note these important details:
- As a security precaution, you must be signed in to a Zoom account to join the meeting. Zoom accounts are free at https://www.zoom.us/ (click signup) and you'll need to log in there BEFORE joining the meditation. If this is your first time, please register at that link in advance because doing so takes a few minutes.
- Please use a computer or tablet, as some Zoom features donât work on a phone, and phones in general don't work well for our Zoom Meetups.
- Talking during the discussion is completely optional, but to help reduce trolling we ask that all participants keep their webcams on (and stay on webcam) during the entire session.
- Meditation begins promptly on the hour, so please arrive on time. When you enter, you'll see a meditation timer counting down from 15 minutes â that's your cue to begin meditating silently (or listen to your own guided meditation). We don't provide meditation instruction, but the basics are easy to learn through various online resources such as those here and here.
- While we officially end at the half-hour mark, depending on the number of people sharing, we may run later. If that happens, please feel free to stay or leave any time after the half-hour mark as you choose.
- The Zoom link will be displayed on the Meetup event page after you RSVP. We'll also send the Zoom link and discussion topic in a reminder email the day of the event. If you'd like to receive this reminder email, please keep your Meetup notification settings turned on.
See you soon!
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Past events
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