Vegan CNY

02/27/2026

Who's coming to the Thornden Park Association Chili Bowl Festival this Sunday, March 1?!?

Calling all Vegan CNY and gluten-free neighbors!

The last couple years have been a positive evolution on our menu with the creative genius of Chef Ginty.

We have two vegan AND gluten-free chilis on the menu-
Ris' chili (mild), black beans, corn, hidden mushrooms and veggies.

Westcott chili (spicy), with red beans, tomatoes, cumin, spices.

Eat them with 🍴vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, vegan salsas, chopped jalapeños and onions. Top off your chili with vegan tortilla chips!

And an additional 🫘gluten-free offering 🍷, the Field House Chili: beef, red wine, dark red kidney beans, seasoned with fresh herbs and dijon mustard (medium spicy).

Enjoy gluten-free and vegetarian cornbread muffins (not vegan) on the side or in the chili.

02/20/2026

Our friends at Mojo's Misc are doing a pop up in honor of Lunar New Year tomorrow, Saturday, February 21 from 11am-4pm (or sell out) at H. Grey Supply Co. in Cazenovia (53 Albany St. Cazenovia, NY, 13035).

02/14/2026

free screening of How Not to Die at Betts Branch Library with our friends from Syracuse Vegan Living Program

Everyone is invited to this special public screening 🌱 🪴

12/10/2025

THANK YOU for this generous donation of over 300lbs of pinto beans from Interreligious Food Consortium to Vegan CNY's weekly food share!

Through the generosity of our members and community, Vegan CNY shares hot meals along with other items we can get our hands on (cold weather gear, hygiene products, snacks, water, toilet paper, etc) to anyone who comes - were outside (come rain/snow or shine) on the corner of University and E. Genesee St in Syracuse every Saturday from 12-1. All are welcome.

We always welcome assistance -in many forms. We need folks to cook (in your kitchen or ours), to serve, to clean up, to shop for ingredients. We also accept donations of items and money (we prefer PayPal giving fund for fee free donations), and we have an Amazon wish list.

12/03/2025

❄️ Tis the season for warmth & community care ❄️

Our neighbors are already feeling the cold, and we’re working to make sure everyone has what they need to stay warm this winter. As the temperature drops, we are collecting both cold-weather gear and essential supplies.

We’re collecting:
🧤 Hats
🧣 Gloves & mittens
🧥 Coats (gently used or new, all sizes welcome)
🧻Toilet paper
💦 Bottled/canned water
🥨 Vegan snacks

✨ Other ways to give:
📦 Shop our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VQS1Z1SI5KO4?ref_=wl_share
💸 Make a fee-free donation through PayPal Giving Fund: http://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3496012

📍 Drop-off:
Donations can be left outside University United Methodist Church any Saturday from 12–1 PM during our Food Share.

Can’t make it on Saturdays?
📩 Send us a message and we’ll work with you to arrange another time.

Thank you for helping us keep our community warm, cozy, and cared for. 💚

11/11/2025

🧡 Help us share the love (and the food!) this Thanksgiving season 🧡

Vegan CNY’s Food Share is collecting vegan goods to help fill pantries and plates across our community.

We’d love donations of vegan Thanksgiving-style sides — potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, stuffing mix, and more — but we’ll make good use of anything you can share.

📍 Drop-off:
Saturday, Nov 15, 12–1pm outside University United Methodist Church (corner of E Genesee & University)

Anytime now through Friday, November 21 at 2pm at Aurora's Café and Gifts in the Northern Lights Shopping Center (THANK YOU, Auroras for generously offering to be a collection point!)

💬 Can’t make it? Message us to coordinate.

Every can, every box, every act of kindness helps build community and fight food insecurity — together. 🌱💚