Twin Cities Vegan Events

Join us for a Vegan Potluck in the West Suburbs! On Thursday June 11th we'll eat delicious plant-based food, share recipes and get new cooking ideas.
Come to the Base Camp coffee shop area of Unmapped Brewing Co. in Minnetonka from 6:30pm. All are welcome regardless of where you are on your vegan journey.

• Please bring a dish to share and the list of ingredients.
• If possible please bring a plate & utensils.
• Your dish should not contain any meat, dairy, eggs, fish, or butter – there are plenty of alternatives! Need ideas? Check out these websites for easy vegan potluck recipes: Insanely Good recipes, the Edgy Vegan, and The Vegan Atlas.

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

This group is sponsored by Compassionate Action for Animals. Please contact info@exploreveg.org with questions.

***You must REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT and receive the new address. Go to https://caa.mn/volunteer/***

NOTE new start time of 10:30am.

Join CAA to serve a vegan lunch at Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. 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.

Please sign up at the link above to receive the address and other information to prepare for the event. We’ll be helping the chef prepare and serve a healthy plant-based meal. Then we’ll tidy up and everything should be finished by 1:00 pm.

Other Notes:

• Please dress comfortably, with closed-toe shoes.
• We expect to serve about 40 residents.
• Please keep in mind that this is a community service event. While we may explain more about CAA’s work or veganism if residents ask, it is not an outreach event.
• If you have any questions, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org.

***You must REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT and receive the new address. Go to https://caa.mn/volunteer/***

NOTE new start time of 10:30am.

Join CAA to serve a vegan lunch at Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. 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.

Please sign up at the link above to receive the address and other information to prepare for the event. We’ll be helping the chef prepare and serve a healthy plant-based meal. Then we’ll tidy up and everything should be finished by 1:00 pm.

Other Notes:

• Please dress comfortably, with closed-toe shoes.
• We expect to serve about 40 residents.
• Please keep in mind that this is a community service event. While we may explain more about CAA’s work or veganism if residents ask, it is not an outreach event.
• If you have any questions, please email Nicola at nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org.

Come meet the residents at Farmaste, a Minnesota farm animal sanctuary! RSVP requested by June 13 — sign up on the CAA event.

*** Please RSVP via the CAA webpage here. Space is limited, RSVP required. ***

What We’ll Do
The 9:30am opening circle will include a guided breathing meditation. We’ll also share more information about ongoing work by both CAA and Farmaste.
Then, we’ll clean out the barns and spread clean straw. We’ll also get to see and possibly meet some of the residents. Farmaste currently cares for various cattle, pig, goat, and sheep residents.
We’ll wash up around 1:00 or 1:30 (depending on how long barn cleaning takes).
Afterwards, we’ll have time and shade to enjoy vegan snacks and drinks together.

What to Wear

• Closed-toe shoes
• Clothes you can get dirty
• A sturdy long-sleeved top (so the straw does not scratch your arms)
• Work gloves (so the straw does not scratch your hands)
• A face mask (so as to not inhale straw dust)
• Water bottle

Farmaste provides all needed tools. CAA will provide drinks and vegan snacks to enjoy afterwards, as well as blankets and a tent for shade. We’ll also have non-animal-tested sunscreen and bug repellent on hand.

What is Farmaste Animal Sanctuary?
Farmaste Animal Sanctuary rescues abused, neglected, and unwanted farm animals and provides them with a safe sanctuary. Residents are always respected as someone, not treated as something.
In addition to caring for resident animals, Farmaste offers community events, wine nights, tours, and volunteer opportunities. They are also certified by a Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries as offering exceptional care and space for their animals. Check out their Instagram for more information.

Where is Farmaste?
Farmaste is located in Lindstrom, MN, less than an hour north of the Twin Cities, near Stacy and North Branch. The exact address will be emailed to all attendees the week before the event.
Want a ride? Want to help the environment? Want to chat with new people? Sign up to carpool here.