Vegan Food Samples at the Hannaford Kidz Expo

On March 3, 2012, Albany Vegetarian Network volunteers distributed vegan food samples to the public at the Hannaford Kidz Expo at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. The plaza filled with vendors, entertainment, family friendly activities, and over 10,000 people, creating the perfect opportunity to share food and information on a massive scale.

The AVN table featured sandwiches prepared with two types of Lightlife vegan deli slices, mustard, and Vegenaise, as well as various nondairy milks (chocolate, vanilla and original versions of coconut, almond and rice milks). Many people were grateful for the opportunity to indulge their curiosities before investing at the grocery store.

By the end of the day 500 milk samples and 400 sandwiches were distributed, as well as vegan starter kits, literature on disease prevention and raising healthy vegan families from the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine and Compassion Over Killing, and animal-friendly stickers from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

After reaching so many people, and generating interest in our organization's activities, this event will definitely be on our volunteering calendar for 2013!