About us
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
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Augsburg Pay-Per-View Outreach - Volunteer Opportunity
Augsburg University, Hagfors Center, 700 21st Street,, MN, USSIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564127
Join the Animal Rights Coalition at Augsburg University to engage students in meaningful conversations about animal rights and the benefits of adopting a vegan lifestyle!
We'll be tabling in the Christensen Center with pay-per-view virtual reality headsets that give students a first-hand look into the harsh realities of factory farming. Participants can watch from the perspective of a chicken, pig, or cow to see how animals raised for food endure suffering before ending up in grocery store packages. For each student who watches, we’ll offer $3 and have a follow-up conversation to discuss what they’ve seen.
Volunteers are needed to, distribute informative literature, set up and assist with the VR headsets, and talk with students about animal rights, veganism, and their own experience.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564127
Or email: Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com
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Polar Plunge
Riley Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN, Eden Prairie, MN, USJoin us to jump in the lake for a good cause! In 2018 we raised $918 for Special Olympics Minnesota by doing the Polar Plunge - can you help us top this in 2026? As an added bonus, a generous anonymous donor has offered to donate $100 to ARC for each person who jumps!
Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Location: Riley Lake Park Pavilion
9180 Riley Lake Road
Eden Prairie, MNTime: TBD. Plunging starts at noon, we can choose our timeslot 3 days prior to the event
Cost: Fundraise a minimum of $75. You get to create a fundraising page with a personal link to share with friends and family.
What to wear: Shoes are required at all times. We will make sure everyone has an ARC shirt to wear
Join the team and create your fundraising page: https://reg.plungemn.org/team/animalrightscoalition
Password: TeamTofu1981
Plunge FAQs: https://www.plungemn.org/faqs/
Once you've joined the team (following the link above),
SIGN UP ON POINT: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/515871Or email: Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com
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Past events
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