POLICY GRANTS
wildlife & environmental ORGANIZATIONS

Thanks to the generous support of the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, Animal Place's Food for Thought campaign is delighted to award one-time recognition grants of $250 to deserving wildlife or environmental organizations that adopt earth-friendly / animal-friendly menu policies! Please note that priority will be given to organizations that host public events and that operate out of a brick-and-mortar facility.

REQUIREMENTS
  1. Adopt a written, board-approved earth-friendly / animal-friendly menu policy. 
  2. Endorse the Food for Thought campaign.
  3. Operate as a wildlife or environmental organization in the United States or Canada. 
  4. Classified as a 501(c)(3) organization, or project of a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3).
  5. Policy must include language that states all food served at all organizational events will be vegetarian or vegan. 
  6. Submit Board Meeting minutes or other documentation showing formal adoption of written policy. 
Center for Biological Diversity
The Center for Biological Diversity recognizes livestock production as one of the greatest threats to wildlife and the planet. Consistent with our Earth-friendly Diet campaign, which urges people to reduce meat consumption as a critical means of reducing their environmental footprint, it is the Center's policy to serve vegetarian-only menus at events where food is provided by the organization.”
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Rainforest Action Network
… RAN embraces its role as an organization that works for both social justice and the environment. Therefore, we pledge to make conscientious purchasing decisions with respect to RAN’s office, staff and event needs as they relate to our purchasing power, the environment and sustainability. RAN’s FOOD PURCHASING POLICY: RAN is committed to only providing vegetarian and vegan food at RAN meetings and events​…”

SEE GRANT RECIPIENTS!

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