What Can I Do About Veggie Burgers Being Cooked on the Same Grill with...
For other Teen FAQs, visit: http://www.vrg.org/teen/ 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?...
View ArticleVRG’s Annual Essay Contest – Due May 1st!
**1st prize is a $50 savings bond** SUBJECT: 2-3 page essay on any aspect of vegetarianism. Vegetarianism is not eating meat, fish, and birds (for example, chicken or duck). Among the many reasons for...
View ArticleVRG Awards Washington Student $5000 Vegetarian Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group is proud to award Kyana ‘Kitty’ Jones, a 2012 graduate of Shorecrest High School, in Washington state, a $5000 scholarship for her outstanding dedication to vegetarian...
View ArticleVRG Awards $5,000 Vegetarian Scholarship to Iowa Student
The Vegetarian Resource Group is proud to present Gretchen Coleman of Des Moines, Iowa with a $5,000 scholarship for her work in promoting vegetarianism in her community and her outstanding effort...
View ArticleOperation Burrito
By Shelby Jackson, VRG Intern Designing your own service project that engages with an issue you and your friends care passionately about can be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable experience. In high...
View Article30 Activities Your High School Vegetarian Group Can Do
by Shelby Jackson, VRG Intern Starting a vegetarian club in high school is a powerful way to spread the word about the nutritional benefits, animal rights issues and the ecological advantages of...
View ArticleHow can you peacefully share a kitchen space with non-vegetarians?
For other teen FAQs, check out: http://www.vrg.org/teen/ How can you peacefully share a kitchen space with non-vegetarians? Moving into a place with new people, whether they are your friends or people...
View ArticleVegetarian Exchange Programs in Costa Rica
A reader asked about her vegetarian teen daughter doing a summer exchange program in Cost Rica. One program told her it would be hard to accommodate a vegetarian. For information on a vegetarian...
View ArticleHow do I start a vegan/vegetarian club at my school?
You may find that at your school there are no existing clubs relating to your interests, and chances are you’re not alone! Creating a club at your school is an awesome way to spread awareness of the...
View ArticleHow do I do vegan food sampling?
By Kitty Jones, VRG Intern One of the best ways to spread the idea of vegan (or vegetarian) eating is simply by giving people vegan food to try! Not only do they literally get a taste of vegan food,...
View ArticleHow to Start a School or Community Garden
By Laura Mcguiness, VRG Intern When I decided to restore my school garden, I was lucky enough to already have somebody who possessed a lot of useful knowledge about gardening: my mom. If you are...
View ArticleBeing vegetarian/vegan during holidays or family gatherings
By Karen Leibowitz, during her VRG internship Personal Experience/How my family reacted: When I told my parents I was becoming vegan, I was glad to see that they were supportive of my decision. Telling...
View ArticleVRG’s 2014 College Scholarship Application Deadline: February 20, 2014
Each year, VRG awards two $5,000 college scholarships to young vegetarian/vegan activists. The deadline for VRG’s 2014 College Scholarships is February 20, 2014. High School Seniors that have been...
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