VegLife Des Moines

12/05/2023

Our final vegan potluck is on Monday, December 11. The theme is Holiday Classics! Join us for a delicious end to the year at the NW Community Center at 6pm. We'll also be doing a cookie exchange during the potluck for those who bring 2 dozen vegan cookies. We'll have a special space for the cookies and at 6:45 those who have contributed can select 24 cookies to take home. Bring a container to take home your cookies!

12/01/2023

We believe food is a right, not a privilege.
If you could use a hand stocking up the fridge this month please sign up to receive some free vegan groceries! The grocery giveaway will include vegan roasts, fresh veggies, and more.

We'll be delivering groceries on Monday, December 18th between 5:00-7:00PM. The sign up is open now through Friday, December 15th.

Click the link below to register!
This grocery giveaway is sponsored by VegLife Des Moines, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Register here ➡️ https://forms.gle/REoiiDwjJez7votV8

11/27/2023

Show some love to Inner Light Sanctuary 🐑🐖🐓

Hey everyone! We are so excited to announce we have a donor willing to match up to $1,000 for money raised for Giving Tuesday (and this week). We are heading into winter and could really use the extra help! Please consider donating!

11/26/2023

Grab them while you can!!!

It’s a Christmas miracle - Baked Kind will be back for one special Christmas pop up! 🎄

Join us at .dsm on Saturday, December 9th at 10AM

We have missed you guys so much ♥️ even if you don’t need any baked goods we’d love for you to pop by and say hello!

We are doing PRE ORDER ONLY this time. So get your orders in early because we won’t be making extras.

Here’s what we are bringing -

OG Cinnamon Roll 4 packs
Berry Oat Bar Tray 8”x8”
Chili 16oz
Frozen Biscuits

All of these things can be frozen and thawed later for your holiday celebrations.

Orders will open on Friday, November 24th.
The link is in our bio ✨

11/07/2023

We’re so excited to see you next Monday 11/13 at our Fall Feast themed Monthly Vegan Potluck! Fall is our favorite time to indulge in warm and decadent casseroles, squashes of all kinds, vegan roasts, potatoes (always), and of course, desserts! What will you bring to the potluck?

Doors open at 5:45pm at the Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave).

At 6pm we will invite folks who need a bit longer in line to go through first (food allergies/avoidances, folks with disabilities), then people with young children, and then at 6:15 we'll open things up to everyone.

🍠bring a vegan dish to share along with a list of ingredients and serving utensils

🍽️ don’t forget your plate, bowl, fork and spoon

💦 bring your own beverage

We have backup plates/bowls and silverware, along with water and cups. Bringing a dish isn’t required to join us, so please do!

We have one high chair and one booster seat available on a first come first serve basis.

We can’t wait to see you next Monday night!

09/25/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out for our final Vegan Summer Market! We were feeling the love and are so grateful to this community for showing up for small businesses. 🥰

Shout out to Lauren Igou MUSIC for serenading us with her incredible voice!

Thank you to everyone who helped keep the market running this summer! We couldn’t do it without you. ☺️

09/23/2023

GET READY!! Vegan Summer Market TOMORROW, SEPT. 24 from 12pm - 3pm at Cowles Commons! From friends' fun, art and yummy food- we have it all coming to you in just one night's sleep! Here are 9 tips to help you navigate the event and have a great time. Come out and support these great vegan-friendly businesses:

🚗Transportation - Parking is FREE at the meters on Sundays and sometimes at the city-owned 4th and Grand parking garage (400 Grand Ave) - if there are no performances at the Civic Center. Ride your bike or take the DART bus for an eco option to the market. Any DART route headed downtown will get you pretty close to Cowles Commons.

💰Vendors accept different forms of payment, so we suggest having cash and if you've got it, debit/credit. Vendors will begin selling at noon promptly (not before).

⛲️Fountain - The fountain will be on for splashing and cooling off!

🧻Porta-potty - there will be one ADA-accessible porta-potty on site for the event.

💦Des Moines Water Works - will provide a water bottle filling station so bring your water bottle to cut down on waste. Stay hydrated and bring that water bottle.

☀️Heat protection - It's going to be a hot one out there! Take precautions not to overheat (like drinking water, standing in the shade, and taking it easy). Wear some sunscreen!

🗑Compost/trash - Before you toss your waste in a bin, make sure it lands in the right place. Not everything the vendors have will be compostable, so we'll have trash and compost bins around.

🐕Dogs - are welcome to attend the market. We hope your dog likes crowds and is respectful toward other dogs and humans. If that doesn't sound like your dog, please have them sit this one out and stay at home.

💚Shared commitments - Check out shared commitments to help make the event a success https://veglifedesmoines.org/about-us/shared-commitments/

09/23/2023

We're excited to have Lauren Igou MUSIC playing acoustic guitar and singing at the final Vegan Summer Market tomorrow, Sunday from 12-3pm at Cowles Commons! It's going to be a beautiful day.

09/22/2023

It’s the final count down 🥁

We're so excited to announce our full vendor lineup for the last Vegan Summer Market of the season this SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 from 12-3pm at Cowles Commons! Come hang out and embrace community this weekend filled with artist, food, and good vibes. Bring your friends and family to the market and enjoy an afternoon of eating and exploring! The fountain will be on for splashing and cooling off as we soak up the last of the summer sun💦 See you Sunday!

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