a national survey of the best in shelter fare

food for thought staff hit up sheltering events 
& discover the best veggie bites 

As many of our readers know, the Food for Thought Campaign has gone NATIONAL this year! In our travels, we're discovering some truly amazing veggie fare at animal welfare events across the country. Take heart and try not to salivate too much over these mouthwatering meals. 

We hope this inspires you to get creative with your menus and try your first all-veg/an event, if you haven't already! 


NEW ENGLAND: New England Federation of Humane Societies Conference

• BREAKFAST: Bagels, Veggie Cream Cheese & Jam
  
• LUNCH: 3-Bean Chili, Lentil Stew, Mashed Root Vegetables, Asian Greens & Herb Salad w/ Chili Vinaigrette, Sesame Vegetable Stir Fry & Fried Rice, Portabello Mushroom Stroganoff w/ Noodles, Cheesey Polenta Cake over Ratatouille 
  
• SNACKS: Soft Baked Pretzels w/ Gourmet Mustards, Edamame Snack Packs
  
• DESSERT: Ooey gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies, Whoopi Pies (they were gone in minutes!)
  

NEW JERSEY: St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center's Canine Cotillion

• HORS D'OEUVRES: Marinated Artichokes, Eggplant "Caponata", Couscous Salad
  
• DINNER: Butternut Squash Ravioli w/ Wild Mushrooms and Crispy Kale, Grilled Vegetable Wellington w/ Mushroom Cream Sauce, and Pan-Fried Artichoke Cakes w/ White Bean Puree and Asparagus
• DESSERT: Lemon Meringue Tart, Petit Fours, Sorbet

CALIFORNIA: National Museum of Animals & Society 1st Annual Gala (all vegan!)

• HORS D'OEUVRES: Bruschetta Toasts, Vegetable Pot Stickers, Pea & Potato Samosas, Pizza Wedges w/ Sicilian Eggplant & Pine Nuts

• DINNER: Asian Salad w/ w/ Carrot, Picked Red Ginger
• , Mandarin Oranges, Red Bell Pepper, Toasted Almonds + Won Ton Crisps; Pad Thai Noodles w/ Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Steaks, Broccolini, Grilled Pineapple
• DESSERT: Sorbet, Apple Almond Tart, Chocolate Cake, Assorted Cookies, and Seasonal Fruit & Berries