There has never been a better time to try plant-based food – it’s delicious, it’s healthful, and it’s all around you! From children to grandparents and couch potatoes to athletes, millions of people are choosing to go vegan. Maybe you’ve thought about it too. If you’re curious about vegan living or just want to try new foods, browse this website for inspiration and resources to help.
To learn about vegan options when eating out in the Fresno, California area, visit our Restaurant, Fast Food, and Pop-Up sections. For more information on for purchasing vegan groceries and other vegan products, visit our Groceries and Other Products sections (coming soon).
Vegan Fresno is planning to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (more information about us coming soon). To get connected with us you can: follow us on Instagram, like or follow us on Facebook, join our Facebook Group, join our Email List, and/or check out our event calendar (which is also featured at the bottom of this page). Due to COVID-19, we’ve been taking a break from hosting in-person events while we finish up our nonprofit paperwork, but we look forward to seeing you all again ASAP.
What is veganism?
Throughout history, there have been many people who have done their best to live without animal products. However, the term vegan (pronounced VEE-guhn) was not defined until the 1940s by The Vegan Society. The word came from the first three and last two letters of vegetarian – “because veganism starts with vegetarianism and carries it through to its logical conclusion.” While being a vegetarian and/or plant-based is usually understood only in terms of diet, veganism is also a worldview and a moral commitment.
The Vegan Society defines veganism as, “a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.”
All animal agriculture, however traditional or well-intentioned, involves unnecessary, unjust, and cruel treatment of other sentient beings. No matter the label, animals farmed for profit are forced to endure painful mutilations, social deprivation, violation of their reproductive freedom, followed by slaughter.
When we choose not to buy products derived from animals, we make a stand for justice. Boycotting businesses that abuse animals for profit supports and shows that there is a demand for plant and mineral-based goods.
Going vegan is not just beneficial for the animals though. It’s also one of the best things that you can do for the environment and often results in great health benefits as well. To learn more about veganism, explore our favorites to Read & Watch and our Resource Links.
Vegan Fresno’s Event Calendar:
Here we list our upcoming events and various vegan-friendly pop-ups. Click the plus (+) sign in the bottom right corner to subscribe and add our calendar to your list of Google calendars. If you’d like the iCal format instead or would like us to manually share our calendar with you, please contact us via email or social media. For even more vegan events, we recommend checking out VegEvents.com
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