Vegan CNY

Hey look! Jessica, Jim and Stephanie accepting a donation from Spectrum

It's always so amazing when individuals or businesses contribute to Vegan CNY. Here we see Doug MacEwen presenting a check for $1000 to go toward Food Share costs.

Vegan CNY's Food Share offers hot, health meals to food insecure people in the Syracuse area every weekend. Help like this is very much appreciated!

Folks sometimes ask how they can help with Vegan CNY's Food Share if they aren't able to cook or attend on Saturdays to serve.

Another option is to purchase items from our Amazon wish list. With the cold weather on its way, we recently added some warm items and toiletries that we'll distribute along with hot homemade meals. Don't see something in the price range you're looking for? There's also a gift card on the list that can be set for any amount, as low as $5. We can combine gift card funds to purchase larger items or items that didn't make it to the list.

Check out my list on Amazon

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Karen Davis, President and Founder of UPC, Has Passed Away It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Karen Davis, PhD. She passed away peacefully on the morning of November 4, 2023 at the UPC sanctuary surrounded by her beloved birds.

This December, Vegan CNY is planning on "catering" Eastern Farm Workers Association (EFWA)'s Holiday Party.

If you're not familiar with EFWA, they are an all-volunteer organization based in Syracuse that advocates for vulnerable individuals and families throughout the region. They set up free medical clinics, assist with obtaining legal aid, provide back to school supplies, put together food baskets, and much, much more.

Vegan CNY has worked with EFWA in the past, and this year we've agreed to cook up a big, plant-based holiday dinner.

The details are still being worked out, but we'll be looking for a handful of volunteers to cook up a feast the night before the event. The cooking will be a party in itself-- a bunch of like-minded vegan types gathering together in the spirit of giving and community and all that good stuff. Who knows, there could even be music...

Tentative cooking date is December 7, somewhere in Syracuse.

If you think you'd like to participate, contact Jim Thompson and let him know.

We're here at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2023 on S. Beech Street, across from the Belly Dancing stage. Come visit!!
We have some 2023 Syracuse Vegfest shirts left for sale, lots of info pamphlets and Vegan CNY brochures, and friendly faces to answer questions or chat.

Want to grab a super soft 2023 t-shirt, learn more about Vegan CNY, or just want an opportunity to say hi??

Stop by our booth at Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2023 tomorrow, Sunday, October 1 from 12-6pm. We'll be in the curve of S. Beech Street, on the side of Yeti, across from the Belly Dancing stage.

ICYMI, Chris Cooney, The Vegan Zombie was at Syracuse Vegfest 2023 and did a cooking demo right on The Syracuse Inner Harbor!

Thanks for your continued support, Chris!

Check it out:

29 Year Vegan Anniversary Cooking Demo at Syracuse VegFest I made a breakfast sandwich and French Toast at the Syracuse VegFest on my 29 year vegan anniversary. I talked about my vegan journey and how I came up with ...

Did you make it to Syracuse Vegfest 2023 this past weekend? We want to hear from YOU! Your feedback helps us to know what to keep doing and what we can do better next time. The feedback form can be filled out anonymously or you can include contact information. There is also a space to sign up for Vegan CNY's mailing list or hear more about volunteering, if you'd like.

Sponsors and vendors: THANK YOU for making Vegfest possible and amazing. Please keep an eye out for a more formal thank you and a feedback link via email.

Syracuse VegFest Attendee Survey Thank you for being a part of Syracuse Vegfest, presented by 501(c)(3) non-profit, Vegan CNY. Please take a couple of minutes to answer these questions about your experience at Syracuse Vegfest so that we can be even better!

For those who asked during the Vegfest panel, here's Sam's mom's recipe for Vegan Pancakes:

1 1/3 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup vanilla soy milk
1/3 cup carbonated water
1 TB sugar
1 TB oil

Mix dry and liquid ingredients separately, then combine and fry in pan.

Fatcat Baking 's menu for Syracuse Vegfest 2023 TODAY 12-6pm at The Syracuse Inner Harbor

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Here’s our menu for this Saturday’s presented by !
We’ll have hot breakfast sandwiches along side some of our fan favorite items!
This event will be happening in the inner harbor from 12pm-6pm! See you there😍😍😍

The first Syracuse Vegfest 2023 menu is out! See you at the The Syracuse Inner Harbor today, 11am for yoga then 12-6 for the fest!

All are welcome. Entry and all activities are free of charge. Donations accepted.

Syracuse VegFest is finally here! Come check it out at the Inner Harbor in Syracuse from Noon until 6pm! On top of what you see on our menu, we have a variety of fine beverages and a selection of desserts made by our awesome bakery crew at Strong Hearts Buffalo! We are so stoked to see everyone out at VegFest, and we'll also be open regular hours at the restaurant. Huge thanks to Syracuse Vegfest and Vegan CNY for putting this fest together!! 🌱🍄

Not only is Syracuse Vegfest 2023 hosted by Vegan CNY at The Syracuse Inner Harbor this Saturday, September 23 from 12-6pm free to attend and open to the public, we have FREE activities for the kiddos (and kiddos at heart) to enjoy.

There are LOTS of fun things to do all day long, (like games, giveaways, photo ops, crafts and coloring), though there are a few scheduled activities (Bubbleman 1:30-3pm, Darling Festivities Face Painting 1-3pm, and the Onondaga County Public Library 2-5pm).

See you this Saturday!

Join us this Saturday for a free lunch. 12-1 University United Methodist Church-Syracuse, NY . Feel free to share to someone who can use a meal.

We know you've been patiently waiting...here it is, the schedule of main stage events! A children's area schedule is on its way.

Start your day off right with prefest yoga at 11am with Shakela Sago of Soul and Health .
12pm: Cooking demonstration with Chris Cooney aka The Vegan Zombie
1pm: Author and activist Eric Lindstrom
2pm: Cooking Demonstration with Ethan Tyo whipping up four sisters burgers
3pm: Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast & Blog moderates a panel of local vegans: Ethan Tyo, Khija Rockett, Gregory Hall, Rebecca Kelly, Sam Thompson
4pm: Music with Amanda Rogers
5pm: Music with Ed Ordez

Syracuse Vegfest 2023 , presented by Vegan CNY Saturday, September 23, 2023, 12-6pm, The Syracuse Inner Harbor
Sponsored by: Strong Hearts A Well-Fed World Wegmans Fatcat Baking Grass Fed Rochester Parlor City Vegan People for Animal Rights of CNY Asempe Kitchen African Food Soulspressions Jawnsover Envious Vegan Handbags

Check out all the awesome exhibitors who will be at Syracuse Vegfest 2023!
Presented by Vegan CNY

Art a la Cartie (artist), Asempe Kitchen African Food, Amanda Rogers (musician), Aurora's Café and Gifts, Bernard's Beagle Rescue, Burning Books, Compassion Company (clothing), Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast & Blog, Debbie Rose, Envious Vegan Handbags, Eric Lindstrom (author, activist), Fatcat Baking, Fruit of the Fungi (mushrooms), Funk 'n Waffles Syracuse, Grass Fed Rochester (vegan butcher), Green Planet Grocery, Gritty Sisters (soapery), Happy Ho**er, Jawns Over (candy), Legacy Clothing, Living ODO (clothing), Love Green Farms Dba (microgreens), Lord Street Lather (soapery, Nikki’s Bikkies (organic bakery), Parlor City Vegan (restaurant), Pawsitivitea (cat cafe), People for Animal Rights of CNY (non-profit), Pie's The Limit, Quillan's crafts, Soulspressions (crystals and more), Spirit and Abundance (artisan cheese), Strong Hearts, Sweet Farm (Climate Sanctuary), Syracuse Vegan Living Program (non-profit), Vegan CNY (non-profit), White Muck (clothing), xactnutrition

What a great community we have! Please join us in thanking our Syracuse Vegfest 2023 sponsors!!

Consider supporting these great businesses and organizations if you don't already.

Syracuse Vegfest 2023 presented by Vegan CNY is honored to have so many amazing sponsors!

A big thank you to them all for their support helping to make this event possible!!

Platinum Sponsors: Strong Hearts Cafe and A Well-Fed World
Gold Sponsors: Wegmans , Fatcat Baking, Parlor City Vegan, and Grass Fed Rochester
Silver Sponsors: Asempe Kitchen African Food, People for Animal Rights of CNY, Jawnsover, and Soulspressions
Bronze Sponsor: Envious Vegan Handbags

Only 30 days until Syracuse Vegfest 2023 on Saturday, Sept 23rd 12-6pm at Syracuse Inner Harbor! Will you be there??

Strong Hearts grab and go options are now at Upstate Medical University Community Campus! (ICYMI, they recently partnered with Upstate to offer grab and go options at the Downtown Hospital cafeteria).

BIG news!!
Strong Hearts and Upstate Medical University partnered to offer great vegan options at the downtown cafeteria!!
What a great move for employees, visitors, and the animals!

Today we are starting an exciting partnership with Upstate University Hospital! Strong Hearts is now offering grab-and-go options in the hospital's cafeteria. This offering comes as part of SUNY Upstate Medical University's sustainability initiatives to provide more sustainable and healthful food options for hospital staff, students, and visitors. We are thrilled to be able to provide more vegan options for those in the healthcare setting. In the hospital's cafeteria on East Adams Street, hospital patrons can now enjoy some of our fan favorites such as Thai Tofu Salad, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Dill Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad and Mediterranean Salad! 👩‍⚕️🥗🤝

Thank you to everyone who came to support the silent auction today! Met some amazing people and got to see some friends. Special thanks to those who helped out Jacqueline Lalande Cappello Stephanie Langer-Liblick Debbie Rose and Quillan! ✌️❤️🌱

Help support Syracuse Vegfest and go home with something cool from a local vendor.

*not a Vegan CNY event

Learn how to make plant milk with Soul and Health at Cafe Sankofa Cooperative July 15!

In person (small fee) and virtual (free) attendance options.

Soul & Health will be hosting nutrition programming at Cafe Sankofa where you will be able to enhance your nutrition knowledge, learn expert tips, and participate in interactive workshops. Join us for our first event, Milking It: Making DIY Plant Based Milk at Home, on July 15th, 2023 and stay tuned for more programming to be announced 🌱🥛

In person link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/milking-it-making-diy-plant-based-milk-at-home-tickets-669387745767?aff=oddtdtcreator

Virtual link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/milking-it-making-diy-plant-based-milk-at-home-virtual-tickets-669427193757?aff=oddtdtcreator

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