Post by ivy on Feb 9, 2006 18:00:59 GMT -5
"On or around March 20th, animal, consumer and environment protection activists in a thousand communities in all 50 states and two dozen countries will celebrate the 22nd annual Great American Meatout, an annual event held to promote a wholesome, nonviolent plant-based diet. Started by FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement) in 1985 and co-sponsored by IDA, Meatout is the world's largest annual grassroots diet education campaign. This year's theme is Alternative Fast Foods, and activists will be holding feed-ins at fast food restaurants in their local communities. By offering their neighbors samples of wholesome veggie burgers, soy dogs and "chicken" nuggets, advocates will let people taste how delicious compassionate and convenient meat-free foods can be.
People will also set up information tables and exhibits, hold lectures and cooking demonstrations, host public dinners, and organize Meatout Walks to raise awareness while promoting cardio health. At all events, visitors will be asked to "kick the meat habit on March 20th (first day of Spring) and explore a wholesome nonviolent plant-based diet." This year, plan your own Meatout event with your friends. If you provide a few hours of your time and a lot of heart, FARM will give you exhibit and handout items and help with planning and promotion. Each registered Meatout participant will receive a free Meatout T-shirt. Visit FARM's Action Center ( www.meatout.org/action/ ) for ideas on how you can represent your community in this popular worldwide campaign."
Does anyone else have an interest in trying to do this? FARM will donate a bunch of stuff if we get in contact in time. Getting a bunch of expensive yuppie things like Garden Burgers and such might be a bit harder, but we could probably hunt up some donations.
People will also set up information tables and exhibits, hold lectures and cooking demonstrations, host public dinners, and organize Meatout Walks to raise awareness while promoting cardio health. At all events, visitors will be asked to "kick the meat habit on March 20th (first day of Spring) and explore a wholesome nonviolent plant-based diet." This year, plan your own Meatout event with your friends. If you provide a few hours of your time and a lot of heart, FARM will give you exhibit and handout items and help with planning and promotion. Each registered Meatout participant will receive a free Meatout T-shirt. Visit FARM's Action Center ( www.meatout.org/action/ ) for ideas on how you can represent your community in this popular worldwide campaign."
Does anyone else have an interest in trying to do this? FARM will donate a bunch of stuff if we get in contact in time. Getting a bunch of expensive yuppie things like Garden Burgers and such might be a bit harder, but we could probably hunt up some donations.