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Activism

  • Ethics Bowl (June, 2021)�Read �
  • Charity Garden (June, 2021)�Read �
  • How to add more vegan foods to your college cafeteria (April, 2019)�Read �
  • My Experience as a President and Founder of a Vegan Club�Read �
  • How do I start a vegan/vegetarian club at my school? �Read �
  • Working for Vegetarian Food in Your High School Cafeteria �Read �
  • How do I deal with the frustrations of being an activist? �Read �
  • How can a vegetarian teen "survive" and promote vegetarianism in an agriculture high school or one where there are many students who raise animals?�Read �
  • There is a small local restaurant that offers vegetarian options that no one knows about. What can I do to let people know? �Read �
  • Easy to be an Activist�Read �
  • Preparing for a Media Interview�Read �
  • Manning the Booth: An Intern's Take on What It's Like behind the Table�
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  • How to Do a Vegan Class at a Girls Inc.�Read �
  • How do you respond to “You know you aren't going to change anything, right?”�Read �
  • Starting a College Cooking Club By Madeline St. John�Read �
  • How High School Students Can Promote Vegan Diets in Publications�Read �
  • Starting an Animal Rights Organization at School�Read�
  • Animal Activist Support Line�Read �
  • Grants Promote K-12 School Gardens — Whole Kids Foundation: School Garden Grant Program�Read �
  • Veganism in an Unlikely Place: Veganism in Vinted or Other Online Stores�Read �
  • Starting Veg Clubs on College Campuses�Read �
  • VeganTeen
  • VeganTeen (Facebook)
  • Guide to Starting a High School Environmental Club�Read��
  • Animal Rights Activism in a College Cafeteria Read��
  • Introducing Vegan Foods into a College Foodservice and Tips for Students Who Want to Do the Same at Their College�Read��
  • My Experience Creating a Vegetarian Club in a Baltimore City Public High School�Read��

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Athletes

  • My Vegan Diet As A Dancer�Read �
  • Five Snack Ideas For Vegan Dancers�Read �
  • Sports Team Dinners�Read �
  • Vegan Snack Ideas for Athletes�Read �
  • Vegan Snacks and Meals for Lacrosse Players�Read �
  • I would like some tips for vegan teen athletes.�Read �
  • I'm a vegetarian athlete and I want to gain weight. How do I start? �Read �
  • Can I be a vegetarian and be on the cross-country team? My mom is afraid I won't get enough to eat. �Read �
  • Any suggestions for meals for vegan teen athletes? �Read �
  • Vegan Snacks for Athletes�Read �
  • Vegan Snacks for Gymnasts�Read �
  • Vegan Snacks for a Runner�Read��
  • Nutrition for Vegan Teen Athletes�Read�� (PDF)

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Camps

  • Vegan and Vegetarian Summer Camps�Read �
  • Are there any camps that actually have good menu options for vegetarian and vegans? �Read �
  • I'm spending a month this summer working on a trail crew. I said I'd help plan meals. What are some cheap, easy vegan foods that work for camping? �Read �
  • I am a vegetarian thinking of joining 4-H. What are some ways that I can fit in? �Read �
  • I am thinking of joining 4-H. I am vegan. What kinds of activities could I do? �Read �
  • A Guide to Vegetarian Scouting Read �

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College

  • What Vegan Food Should Your College Have? (November, 2020)�Read �
  • Tips for Eating Vegan in College (September, 2020)�Read �
  • How to add more vegan foods to your college cafeteria (April, 2019)�Read �
  • My Experience as a President and Founder of a Vegan Club�Read �
  • Vegan Foods available at Loyola University of Maryland �Read �
  • Vegan Foods at Loyola Maryland �Read �
  • I'll be looking at colleges this spring. How do I find a veg-friendly college? �Read �
  • Vegan at College 101 �Read �
  • Vegetarian and Vegan Living in Your Twenties �Read �
  • Implementing Vegan Options on College Campuses �Read �
  • What are Students Favorite On-Campus Vegan Dining Options? �Read �
  • Vegan Options at James Madison University �Read �
  • Dining Services at University of Florida, Truly Vegan Friendly?�Read �
  • Courting Jewish students, Charleston college builds kosher dining hall
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  • Veganism at Colorado State University By Kelly Johnston�Read �
  • Eating vegan at Goucher College in Maryland�Read �
  • Starting a College Cooking Club By Madeline St. John�Read �
  • Veganizing the Dining Hall — Montclair (NJ) State University�Read �
  • Vegan Foods Available at Seton Hall University�Read �
  • Vegan Food at University of Maryland College Park�Read �
  • Vegan at Northwestern in Chicago Illinois Area�Read��
  • Vegan food in your foodservice?�Read �
  • Vegan Options at Georgia College�Read �
  • College Vegans: Favorite Foods Read �
  • Animal Rights Activism in a College Cafeteria Read��
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Food at Baylor Dining Halls in Waco, Texas�Read��
  • Introducing Vegan Foods into a College Foodservice and Tips for Students Who Want to Do the Same at Their College&nbspRead��
  • Goucher College Vegan Food�Read��

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Eating Out

  • As a new vegan, I don't know if I can still eat out in Tex-Mex restaurants. What kinds of questions should I be asking to make sure there are no animal products in my food? �Read �
  • Taking Non-vegetarian Parents to a Vegetarian Restaurant�Read �
  • Dining Advice For Vegans, by a Vegan, From the Restaurant Staff Point of View By Angie Riccio�Read �
  • Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada�Read��
  • Fast Food Information�Read��

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Family, Religious, and Cultural Events

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Food/Meal Plans

  • What is vegan food? �Read �
  • My mom says she doesn't mind me going veg but she doesn't have time to do any more cooking. I have no idea how to cook vegetarian. What can I do? �Read �
  • My family doesn’t have much money. I’d like to be vegan but I’ve heard it’s expensive to buy all the special food you need. Is this true?�Read �
  • I want to have a party but I don't know what to do about food. What are some veg ideas? �Read �
  • I'm getting braces in a couple of weeks. My orthodontist gave me a booklet about what to eat when my mouth hurts and there's not much I can eat (I'm vegan). What do you suggest? �Read �
  • Guide to Milk Alternatives�Read��
  • Vegan Snacks for Athletes�Read �
  • Vegging Out As a Vegan Teen�Read �
  • Cooking for Non-Vegan Parents�Read �
  • A Vegan Taste Test with Non-Vegan Teens�Read �
  • Is it more expensive to eat a vegan diet?�Read �
  • Vegan Foods for Non-vegetarian 10-12 Year Olds�Read��
  • Making Food for Non-Vegans: Winning Hearts to Veganism Read �
  • Vegan Teens Survival in a City Read �
  • Vegan Dishes to Prepare for Non-Vegans�Read��
  • What Can I Use in Non-Vegan Recipes to Replace Eggs, Milk, & Butter?�Read��
  • Vegan foods liked by non-vegetarian friends�Read�� (June, 2021)

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Forming Student Group

  • My Experience as a President and Founder of a Vegan Club�Read �
  • How do I start a vegan/vegetarian club at my school? �Read �
  • Guide to Starting a High School Environmental Club�Read��
  • Animal Rights Activism in a College Cafeteria Read��
  • Introducing Vegan Foods into a College Foodservice and Tips for Students Who Want to Do the Same at Their College&nbspRead��
  • My Experience Creating a Vegetarian Club in a Baltimore City Public High School�Read��

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High School

  • What do home schoolers and vegetarians have in common? �Read �
  • A Guide to Finding Vegan Food Options at School: Cafeteria, Food Truck, and Snack Carts�Read �
  • Guide to Starting a High School Environmental Club�Read��
  • My Experience Creating a Vegetarian Club in a Baltimore City Public High School�Read��

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Internships and Scholarships

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Jobs/Careers

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Lesson Plans and Presentations

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Nutrition

  • I am 11 and I am a vegetarian. I've been one for over a year. I was wondering if it was safe for me to become a vegan because I'm still growing. Please help me.�Read �
  • Will being a vegetarian help me lose weight? �Read �
  • How can I make sure I'm getting enough protein? �Read �
  • I'm anemic. Is it because I'm vegetarian? What should I do? �Read �
  • I want to become a vegetarian but I hate most vegetables. Can I be a vegetarian without vegetables? �Read �
  • What are some ideas for healthy, low-cost meals? �Read �
  • What is a raw foods diet? Is this a good way to eat? �Read �
  • Guide to Milk Alternatives�Read��
  • Dr. Reed Mangels discusses vegan adolescent nutrition on radio show�Listen��
  • Do I need to take a daily multi-vitamin and mineral in order to be healthy?�Read >>�

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Responses To Often Heard Questions When You First Become Vegan Or Vegetarian

  • How Do You Respond To People Unfamiliar With Or Opposed To Your Dietary Lifestyle?�Read �
  • Being vegetarian/vegan during holidays or family gatherings�Read �
  • How Do I Respond to Religious Questions About Going Vegetarian? Read �
  • How do you respond to “You know you aren't going to change anything, right?”�Read �
  • Is it more expensive to eat a vegan diet?�Read �
  • Vegan Questions�Read �
  • The Notion “You Must Care About Animals More Than People”�Read �
  • What do I say when people ask about my vegan/vegetarian diet?�Read��
  • What about vegan beauty products?Read&nbsp ;�

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School Food

  • How to add more vegan foods to your college cafeteria (April, 2019)�Read �
  • Getting Vegan Food into Elementary Schools
  • Working for Vegetarian Food in Your High School Cafeteria �Read �
  • My school cafeteria has veggie burgers but they're cooked on the same grill with hamburgers, which makes me not want to eat them. What can I do?�Read �
  • What can I eat for lunch at school? I have to pack a lunch since the cafeteria doesn't have much in the way of veg options.�Read �
  • How can a vegetarian teen "survive" and promote vegetarianism in an agriculture high school or one where there are many students who raise animals?�Read �
  • How to Start a School or Community Garden.�Read �
  • Vegan Options on School Lunch Menus�Read �
  • A Guide to Finding Vegan Food Options at School: Cafeteria, Food Truck, and Snack Carts�Read �
  • Introducing Vegan Foods into a College Foodservice and Tips for Students Who Want to Do the Same at Their College&nbspRead��

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Social - Dealing with Family

  • When a teenager becomes a vegetarian -- Tips to deal with their parents �Read �
  • Teen FAQ: How does one go vegan in a meat-eating household? �Read �
  • I want to be vegetarian but I am afraid my parents will say "no." What can I do to help them see how important this is to me? �Read �
  • It is difficult for my family to understand my vegetarianism. What should I do if my parents are not in favor of my being a vegetarian? �Read �
  • Being vegetarian/vegan during holidays or family gatherings�Read �
  • Becoming Vegan in an Evidently Non-Vegan Community�Read �
  • Taking Non-vegetarian Parents to a Vegetarian Restaurant�Read �
  • Balancing Veganism and Teenage Obligations�Read �
  • Transitioning to Vegan: Why I Became Vegan and My Family's Reactions�Read �
  • Cooking for Non-Vegan Parents�Read �
  • What should I serve to non-vegans when I am hosting a party as a vegan/vegetarian?�Read �
  • Should I Compromise To Accommodate My Non-Vegan/Vegetarian Family and Friends?�Read �
  • Vegan Foods for Non-vegetarian 10-12 Year Olds�Read��
  • Making Food for Non-Vegans: Winning Hearts to Veganism Read �
  • Teenage Vegan Advice for Parents Read �
  • Being a Vegan Teenager with Disapproving Parents Read �
  • Going Vegan at 10 Years Old Read �

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Social - Dealing with Friends and Others

  • Being Vegan and Vegetarian in High School �Read �
  • How do I tell people I'm vegetarian? For instance, someone asks me to eat dinner at their house. What do I say? �Read �
  • I'm going to a banquet for the soccer team and I'm the only vegetarian on the team. How do I let the caterer know that I'll need something different to eat? �Read �
  • Becoming Vegan in an Evidently Non-Vegan Community�Read �
  • My Pescatarian Boyfriend�Read �
  • Balancing Veganism and Teenage Obligations�Read �
  • A Vegan Taste Test with Non-Vegan Teens�Read �
  • How do you respond to “You know you aren't going to change anything, right?”�Read �
  • What should I serve to non-vegans when I am hosting a party as a vegan/vegetarian?�Read �
  • Should I Compromise To Accommodate My Non-Vegan/Vegetarian Family and Friends?�Read �
  • What do I say when people ask about my vegan/vegetarian diet?�Read��
  • Bullying: When you're a Vegetarian or Vegan Teen�Read��
  • How to Eat with Non-Vegan Friends Read �
  • Vegan Dishes to Prepare for Non-Vegans�Read��
  • Ethics Bowl (June, 2021)�Read �
  • Charity Garden (June, 2021)�Read �
  • Vegan foods liked by non-vegetarian friends of VRG Interns�Read �

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Travel

  • I'm traveling to Washington DC with my class. I'm not sure how the food thing will work. �Read �
  • I'm going to be traveling to Japan with my family. What do I need to know about being vegetarian in Japan? �Read �
  • Can I participate in a foreign exchange program in Costa Rica as a vegetarian? �Read �
  • Being Vegan at a Theme Park�Read �
  • Eating Vegan While Abroad In A Secluded Area — From refugee camps to big cities�Read �
  • Is it reasonable to travel to Germany as a vegan?�Read �
  • The Vegetarian Resource Group Has Compiled a Guide to Veggie Meals in or Near United States National Parks�Read �
  • Traveling Ireland as a Vegan�Read��

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Veganism

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