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Feed-ins demonstrate the benefits of a cruelty-free diet through delicious vegan food. Offer samples of meat-alternatives at a busy downtown intersection, feed homeless people, or conduct a workplace feed-in for your co-workers. Offering vegan food samples works well in conjunction with leafleting or an info table.

If you would like to prepare food, figure out how much food you will need and what you would like to serve. Put your skills to use and plan to make a veggie lasagna with Gardenburger Veggie Crumbles and Daiya vegan cheese, Teese brand soy cheese pizza, or Tofurky sandwiches with Vegenaise. Find more recipes at Meatout Mondays.

If you would like to offer samples only, decide what you’ll serve. Ideas include Tofurky deli slices, Gardenburger Riblets, vegan "chicken" nuggets, soymilk (most people prefer chocolate), Tofutti Cuties (soy ice cream sandwiches), or any other meat/dairy alternatives you can pick up at the store.

Tips: The most effective way to demonstrate the great taste of plant-based eating is to provide cruelty-free alternatives to comfort foods that everyone knows and loves. Choose items that you prefer to eat and be prepared to answer questions about how to make it and where to buy it locally. Save the packages and leave them on display next to the food so people can find out more about it.