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- Dine Out at Thanh LuongThanh Luong Vegetarian, Minnetonka, MN
Join Nick, one of the Animal Rights Coalition Dine Out hosts, for dinner at Thanh Luong Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant! This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded folks and have a delicious meal while supporting restaurants with awesome vegan options.
Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be vegan to attend (everything ordered at this event needs to be vegan though). The menu is not specifically marked with vegan items, but they can make any item on the menu vegan except for the cream cheese wontons, egg sandwich, and milk teas.
Check out their menu - they have a lot of really good options! https://thanhluongchay.com//menu.php
Parking: There is a parking lot with plenty of space.
- June Volunteer Meeting: "How to Argue with a Meat Eater (and Win!)"Ethique Nouveau, Minneapolis, MN
𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/353786
Join us for ARC’s Monthly Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, June 18th for a lively discussion on advocacy strategies — featuring the book How to Argue with a Meat Eater!
Whether you’re brand new to outreach or a seasoned tabler, this session is for you. We’ll explore effective ways to connect with the public, build confidence in our communication, and practice real-life conversations with fellow advocates.
We’ll also dive into Ed Winters’ book, How to Argue with a Meat Eater, breaking down common challenges and sharing our best strategies for responding to tough questions.
Food and beverages will be provided! Feel free to bring a vegan dish to share if you're able.
Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be vegan or vegetarian to attend. Just bring your curiosity, compassion, and willingness to learn!
𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/353786
Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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For more volunteer opportunities, visit ARC on POINT.
- Vegan Nutrition WorkshopLink visible for attendees
Join Vegan University instructor Dave, who is certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and learn Vegan Nutrition 101. New material has been added on how to keep your immune system strong in a time where COVID - 19 is mostly striking down people with chronic diseases/compromised immune systems. Please bring your questions, a writing utensil and paper so you can take notes.
Scientific studies have also shown that strict vegan diets can prevent and often reverse heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, various auto-immune disorders and cancer. Dave will help you sort through the confusing and often conflicting nutrition advice in the media so you make better diet choices as you move forward on your plant-based journey.
All are welcome! You do not need to be vegan or vegetarian to attend ARC events.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86966942824?pwd=WNgFfea3F1b7cdTYNXRwOTNbOpbOmq.1
