Our Mission

We educate and encourage people to make vegan choices for a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world.

Northwest VEG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area. Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a plant-based, vegan lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate food choices. We welcome everyone and encourage you to explore the issues at your own pace. 

Our purpose is to:

  • Build, support, and maintain community in a fun environment

  • Build, connect, and network in the larger community

  • Provide education, and outreach

  • Be a responsible, effective, and transparent organization

  • Provide expertise and serve as a resource to the community on vegan and plant-based issues

  • Create positive change and make the world a better place

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“So nice to be around like minded, compassionate people. Great events, and even better company.”

— JAZMIN HAVENS, FACEBOOK REVIEW