Delightfully Delicious College Vegan Outreach

Nathan Runkle February 21, 2010

Dedicated advocates with Mercy For Animals recently dished up both food for thought and the stomach, when they spent the day at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois reaching out to students and faculty about the multitude of benefits of a plant-based diet.

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Hundreds of pieces of pro-vegetarian literature were distributed to students on the cruelties of factory farming, along with samples of delicious vegan alternatives to animal products – including Tofurky slices, almond & soymilk, and vegan cookies. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with the event enticing both members of the faculty and staff, who stopped by the table to sample the cruelty-free fare.

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