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
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Volunteer Day at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary
Farmaste Animal Sanctuary, 35890 Oasis Rd, Lindstrom, MN, US𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/440968Join 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/440968📩 Questions? Email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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Pre-Winter Garbage Clean-Up
Garbage Clean-Up Location, 534 Knox Ave, Minneapolis, MN, US𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/445145
Join us to clean up trash in our community! Not only do garbage clean-ups better our community, but a clean environment spares animals (both wild and companion) from choking on bits of trash or suffocating on bags with food remnants in them. We need your help!
We’ll provide gloves and bags, but feel free to bring your own to eliminate waste.
Location: 534 Knox Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55405
We'll meet at the corner of Knox Ave N and Olson Highway Service Rd in the open, grassy area. You can park along the service road or Knox Ave N.
𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/445145
Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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Pet Store Protest
398 Northtown Dr NE, Blaine, MN, US𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/448980
Join us for a peaceful protest against Four Paws and a Tail, on public property near Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota from 12:00 - 1:30 PM.
Meet us at the intersection of County Road 10 and Jefferson, on the grassy area in front of Chipotle, under the large red Cub Foods sign. You can park in the Chipotle lot or the large lot near Chipotle. Signs are provided but you're welcome to bring your own!
We oppose Four Paws and a Tail's business model of buying companion animals from large-scale, commercial breeding facilities and selling them to the public. We also oppose the idea that because a breeding facility is USDA licensed, it is also ethical.
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/448980
Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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ARC's 30th Annual Friendsgiving Potluck
Minnehaha Lodge 165 Af & AM, 5149 Bloomington Avenue, Mpls, MN, USThe food will be bountiful and delicious when you join ARC and friends for the 30th Annual Turkey-Free Friendsgiving Potluck on Sunday, November 9th! You do not have to be vegan or vegetarian to attend, but please bring a vegan dish to share!
Heads up- new location to accommodate our expanding gathering!
Minnehaha Lodge 165
5149 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55417Beverages will be provided, along with a variety of vegan cheeses and vegan turkey roasts to sample. Bring a vegan main dish, side dish, or dessert to share, along with a serving spoon (vegan = no meat, dairy, eggs, gelatin, honey, or refined sugar). Your dish should serve at least 10 people. Please bring a list of ingredients so we can be allergy-friendly. Please consider bringing a plate and utensils for yourself if possible, otherwise we will have some provided.
This is a wonderful event to bring your friends and family to and show them how delicious vegan holiday eating can be. We are looking forward to sharing a special meal with all of our friends, longtime and brand new. Location is Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165, 5149 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect.
We suggest, if your last name begins with:
A-J, bring a main dish or salad.
K-R, side dish or appetizers.
S-Z, desserts.If you’re interested in volunteering at the Friendsgiving event, we need people to help set up before, staff the plant-based cheese table and kids table, greet people as they enter, take photos, help the dishwasher, and clean up at the end.
𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/395167
Or email Kelsey@animalrightscoalition.com.
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Past events
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