What we’re about
Welcome to the MN Animal Rights/Vegan Meetup (previously named ‘Minneapolis Vegan Meetup’) sponsored by the Animal Rights Coalition (ARC)!
ARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to end the suffering, abuse, and exploitation of non-human animals through information, education, and advocacy. This group was created to bring together the Minneapolis plant-based community and the animal rights community. We engage in both advocacy and social events to educate others about animal rights and veganism. Join us to advocate for animals at a peaceful protest, community outreach, leafleting, or Cuddle Coats Prep Session. Stop by our monthly volunteer meeting & potluck, dine outs, pop-ups or movie screenings to meet other vegans and like-minded people. All are welcome to attend ARC events! You do not need to be vegan or vegetarian or have previous experience advocating for animals. We hope to see you at an event soon!
Visit ARC’s official website.
For more volunteer opportunities, visit ARC’s Volunteer Network & sign up for our monthly volunteer email.
Programs of ARC:
- Vegan University: ARC’s program designed to help you go – and stay – vegan in a way that works for you! Vegan University offers free online Nutrition, Meal Planning, Eating Vegan on a Budget, and Help! I’m Going Vegan workshops, a free Vegan Mentor program, vegan grocery shopping tours, and local plant-based cooking classes. We’re here to help you get across that finish line in your transition to a plant-based diet!
- VegKins: VegKins is ARC’s social networking program for families raising vegan children. This program offers the opportunity to come together to exchange ideas and information with other parents and build a community of parents raising compassionate kids.
- Ethique Nouveau: ARC’s dual office space and vegan store, Ethique Nouveau, located in Minneapolis. Monthly volunteer meetings, Cuddle Coats Prep Sessions, movie screenings, and pop-ups are all held here!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Volunteer Day at Farmaste Animal SanctuaryFarmaste Animal Sanctuary, Lindstrom, MN
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/378736Join ARC for a rewarding volunteer day at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary! We’ll be cleaning barns and helping with other essential chores to support the animals. After we wrap up, there may even be time to meet some of the sanctuary residents!
🔟 Only 10 spots are available—sign up on POINT today to reserve yours!
📌 Important: All participants must complete Farmaste’s waiver, linked in the POINT event description.
❗Please only RSVP if you're certain you can attend, so you don’t take a spot from someone else. If your plans change, update your RSVP on POINT ASAP so someone else can join.
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/378736📩 Questions? Email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT. - Protest Animal Rides at MN Ren Fest12360 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/378913
The Renaissance Festival offers elephant, camel, pony, and llama rides. Join our protest to help raise awareness about these unethical attractions at the Ren Fest and encourage people attending to skip the animal exploitation and instead enjoy the activities that don't hurt animals.
We will meet at 12:45 pm in the parking lot of Terex Utilities (12565 Highway 41 Frontage Rd) to walk with activists down to the Ren Fest Queens Gate. Terex Utilities is the parking lot to the left when trying to access the Holiday Gas Station. Terex Utilities is a short walk to the Queen's Gate (12360 Chestnut Blvd). If you are late and miss our group, you'll have to walk down Chestnut Blvd on your own (be careful as traffic can get busy).
Signs will be provided.
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/378913
Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT. - Minneapolis Farmers Market - Volunteer OpportunityMinneapolis Farmers Market, Minneapolis, MN
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/358569
Visit Vegan University's table at the Minneapolis Farmers Market on Saturday, September 27th from 6:00 am - 1:00 pm! This will be our first time having a table at this market since before the pandemic and we're extremely thrilled! Last time we attended, we handed out almost 1,000 recipe books!
Vegan University is a program of the Animal Rights Coalition to help people go - and stay - vegan. We'll focus on showing people the numerous benefits of eating plant-based by handing out free plant-based recipes to go with the produce offered at the market and providing a variety of educational information about plant-based nutrition, sustainability, animal rights and social justice.
NOTE: Volunteer sign-up is intended for returning volunteers. If that’s you, use the POINT link below to sign up and we’ll be in touch with role details!
Just planning on stopping by? We’d love that too—come visit our booth to say hello, ask questions, and find out how you can get involved!𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/358569
Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT. - Protest Animal Rides at MN Ren Fest12360 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/378914
The Renaissance Festival offers elephant, camel, pony, and llama rides. Join our protest to help raise awareness about these unethical attractions at the Ren Fest and encourage people attending to skip the animal exploitation and instead enjoy the activities that don't hurt animals.
We will meet at 11:45 am in the parking lot of Terex Utilities (12565 Highway 41 Frontage Rd) to walk with activists down to the Ren Fest Queens Gate. Terex Utilities is the parking lot to the left when trying to access the Holiday Gas Station. Terex Utilities is a short walk to the Queen's Gate (12360 Chestnut Blvd). If you are late and miss our group, you'll have to walk down Chestnut Blvd on your own (be careful as traffic can get busy).
Signs will be provided.
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/378914
Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit POINT.
