Portland Vegan Groups
Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX)
Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) is a community of individuals and groups supporting animal rights activism in the Portland Metro area. Learn more about animal advocacy, plan events and campaigns, find allies and friendships, develop leadership skills. Open community meeting, 2nd Weds of every month.
Northwest VEG's Viva La Vegan
We seek to bring together those interested in or currently living a compassionate vegan lifestyle for enjoyment and activities. Being Vegan is a journey in life and no two people travel it the same. So why not join and get to know a great group of people who are walking the same path.
Northwest VEG's Vegan Families in Portland and Vicinity
This is a place where just families (with kids ages 0 to 18) can get together and discuss parenting, raising vegan children, resources to help others, setup playdates, socialize, find friends, etc.
Portland Metro Veggies
This group is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious from all over the greater Portland metro area, East, West, North and South. They do not promote any one political party or religious agenda, nor do we sell anything or recruit for other Meetups and is open to singles, couples, and families of all kinds. Join them for fun, socializing and making new like-minded friends.
Veganic Gardening PDX
The Facebook Group welcomes gardeners at all levels of experience who are interested in learning more about the 'why and how' of veganic practices. For those living in the Portland, Oregon metro area and SW Washington, we also have occasional get-togethers and field trips.
Portland Animal Welfare Advocates (PAWA)
This is a grassroots, active group of people coming together to help animals. If you support the overall welfare of animals, strive for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, & want some company as you lend your voice, volunteer time, & energy to make a difference for the treatment of animals in our city & beyond, then we hope you have found a home with our group!
Other VEG Groups in Oregon and Washington
Cherry City Vegans (Salem area Veg) Discussion Group
A discussion group for people interested in making Salem and the mid-Willamette Valley more veg-friendly. Vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious are welcome!
Eugene Veg Education Network (EVEN) is devoted to educating the general public about the impact of their food choices. EVEN believes the right information in the hands of caring people lets them make compassionate, intelligent and informed choices for themselves, the animals, and the planet. The group is a resource for those seeking information on a healthful, vegan lifestyle.
Umpqua Community Veg Education Group (UC-VEG)
Umpqua Community Veg Education Group (UC-VEG) is a grassroots, non-profit, all volunteer effort to support those who are interested in learning about holistic health, sustainability, and the benefits of plant-based nutrition. We offer free educational events and services to the public to inspire and empower individuals with practical strategies to enhance personal health on all levels and contribute towards a healthier community in Douglas County, OR. Contact them at UmpquaCommunityVEG@gmail.com or 541-378-6359.
Vegetarians of Washington is an all-volunteer non-profit organization, based in the Seattle metropolitan area. Their mission is to support people making vegetarian choices while having fun!
VegNet Bend promotes education and demonstration of the healthiest lifestyle; a plant based diet for our bodies, our world, and all the creatures who share it. For your health, the animals, the planet. They have monthly potlucks with speakers and and hold the annual Bend VegFest. Please join us for their quarterly potluck and meeting at The Environmental Center in Bend (16 NW Kansas Ave), and monthly potluck and meeting, the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Local Links
Food Fight Vegan Grocery at 11155 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220 is a vegan convenience store with a fun variety of cruelty-free taste treats, including frozen foods including hard-to-find fake meats, fresh baked goods, health products, and plain old vegan junk food.
Growing Gardens' mission is to promote food gardening for improved nutrition, health, and self-reliance while enhancing the quality of life of individuals and communities.
The Joy of Mindful Cooking is a local project originated by a NW VEG member. Designed to provide practical suggestions for anyone willing to try eating farther down the food chain, the website features an ever-growing collection of friend-tested recipes.
Overlook Collaborative Preschool is a Reggio Emilia inspired, vegan and vegetarian, eco-friendly preschool located in the Overlook neighborhood of North Portland.
People's Co-op is a cooperative natural food store dedicated to serving the community, not to making a profit. Their priority is always to provide the best, most wholesome food available at the lowest price possible. They believe in safe, sustainable, growing and manufacturing practices. Located at 3029 SE 21st Ave., Portland.
Pie Footwear at 2916 NE Alberta St., Portland offering environmentally conscious and socially responsible footwear and accessories for women and men. They carry a wide range of footwear from everyday casual to evening wear and professional styles, including vegan items.
Try Vegan PDX is a vegan outreach group in Portland. Its goal is to help people who have made the decision to go vegan, by offering resources and support, as well as community-building activities.
Vegan Vibrance is a Portland area husband/wife team offering nutritional consultations. Check out their blog for more info.
Youth Empowered Action Camp: We are a collection of experienced activists, credentialed teachers, and community leaders committed to a world in which people, animals, and the planet are treated with respect, and where both youth and adults are empowered to take action to express what matters most to them.
Regional Links
Everyday Dish is a website showcasing the culinary creations of Julie Hasson, Dreena Burton, and Bryanna Clark Grogan. Accessible videos show how easy great tasting vegetarian meals can be. Each recipe is posted. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or just veg curious, you will find the site worthwhile. Dedicated vegetarians will appreciate the chefs' creative, diverse and ever-expanding menu.
The Natural Choice Directory for Willamette Valley provides locally available choices in businesses, products, services and information. Our aim is to support your choice for healthy, sustainable lifestyles and communities in the Willamette Valley and beyond.
VegSeattle.com is a comprehensive resource for those interested in reducing the amount of meat and/or dairy products that they consume, for whatever reason and at whatever pace. Focus on the Seattle area.
Additional Resources:
GoVeg.com
TransFair USA
Vegan Cleaning and Makeup Products: Make your own!
Vegan Jobs
The Vegetarian Resource Group
VegFamily Magazine
VeggieConnection.com
Veggie Hotels
Veggiedate.com
The Vegan Voice