# Food Empowerment Project

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- [School Supply Drive 2026 Recap](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2026-recap/): We so appreciate all your donations to our recent School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers! F.E.P. has been coordinating this event for 13 years, and what began as a simple effort to collect and distribute school essentials has grown into a major initiative that takes us months to organize. Thanks to your compassion and generosity, we surpassed our goal and delivered 250 backpacks filled with school supplies last month! Our first distribution location was in Sacramento, where we had 200 backpacks, with the last backpack going to the final child in line (which happened to be the backpack he was hoping for!), allowing us to provide the perfect number of backpacks for every child who attended. Then, with the help of NorCal Resist, this year’s drive expanded to also include the children of migrant workers; Tyra Willis, our communications team member, delivered 50 backpacks to the Central Valley, providing school essentials to a community we have historically supported through this drive. It was important to us that we show our solidarity to migrants, especially during a time where ICE is continuing to kidnap our neighbors. Farm workers feed our communities every day and deserve our solidarity, while migrant families strengthen our communities and neighborhoods. We could not have had such a successful School Supply Drive without you and without the support of many hard-working volunteers.
- [[:en]Amy’s Kitchen Boycott Ends[:]](https://foodispower.org/amys-kitchen-boycott-ends/): June 12, 2024 Amy’s Kitchen Boycott Ends SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (June 12, 2024) — Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization, is pleased to announce that the protracted boycott of Amy’s Kitchen products, called by the company’s workers and F.E.P., has ended. The boycott, which began in January 2022, was called to
- [[:en]Check out our newest issues page: Gelatin – Byproduct of Cruelty[:es]Visita nuestra página con los números más recientes: Gelatina – Subproducto de la crueldad[:]](https://foodispower.org/gelatin/): It makes jelly firm and stabilizes cheesecakes. It gives gummy candies their chewy texture and adds softness to marshmallows. It acts as a moisturizer in cosmetics, stabilizes photographic film, and makes pills easier to swallow. Gelatin is just about everywhere, yet few consumers think to ask what it is or to question the cruelty behind
- [[:en]Our annual School Supply Drive for the Children of Farm Workers and Migrants has started![:]](https://foodispower.org/2026-ssd/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.)’s annual School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers & migrants starts on Tuesday, July 14, and continues through Saturday, August 15. This year, we will be accepting monetary donations to buy the school supplies. We are also accepting donations of physical backpacks again this year.
- [[:en]Skinned for Fashion: Leather’s Impact on Animals, Humans, and the Environment[:]](https://foodispower.org/leather-resource/): Leather—defined as any animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it—is among the most ubiquitous of animal products. From shoes, jackets, dresses, and hats to belts, gloves, watchbands, and even underwear, leather is considered both a clothing staple and a fashion accessory. It’s also used to make wallets, purses, bags, and sports equipment as
- [[:en]Apply for our 2026 Youth Scholarship Contest![:]](https://foodispower.org/ysc-2026/): Be a part of Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.’s) fourth annual writing and illustration scholarship contest. F.E.P. was established to help liberate, and empower human and non-human animals facing injustice and to spread the importance of eating our ethics. This contest is open to youth to expand on this year’s theme: “Leading Compassionately: Give Your Choice a Chance for Change”.
- [[:en]Order our Eating Vegan in College guide today![:]](https://foodispower.org/order-evic-now/): It’s back-to-school season, which means college students are returning to campuses across the country. This guide was made to help college students learn how to eat their ethics and advocate for change across their campuses! Order our informative, full-color, 20-page printed guide today!
- [The Learning Curve: Why Vegan Cafeteria Meals Matter For Students](https://foodispower.org/the-learning-curve-why-vegan-cafeteria-meals-matter-for-students/): This blog aims to inspire young people to explore the power of vegan school meals and show that they are not alone in their advocacy to transform school cafeteria meals nationwide! This blog post was made by F.E.P.’s Youth Advocacy Team Member, Kennedy Little, in collaboration with Versytalks’s Co-Founder, Antonin Laferrière. Versytalks is a digital platform that encourages thoughtful discussion and critical thinking through debate.
- [[:en]Order our Vegan Soul Food recipe guide now![:]](https://foodispower.org/order-vsf-now/): We are proud to announce that our Vegan Soul Food recipe guide is now available to order! This 48-page, full-color booklet highlights the wide variety of flavor-filled foods from the African diaspora that do not include animal ingredients and showcases that it is possible to eat vegan and still incorporate our traditional favorites. And by launching during Black History Month, we're celebrating the power of the Black community and their resilience in preserving traditions from generation to generation.
- [[:en]New Vegan Holiday Recipes[:]](https://foodispower.org/new-vegan-holiday-recipes/): We’ve updated our Vegan Holiday Recipes page with a variety of new dishes, including vegan versions of classic winter favorites. With diverse recipes from many cultures, this resource is perfect for anyone looking to impress guests during the holidays.
- [[:en]Shell Shock: The Cruelty Inside Exotic Eggs[:]](https://foodispower.org/shell-shock-the-cruelty-inside-exotic-eggs/): First, let’s be clear: There is cruelty inside every animal-based egg produced for consumption. Eggs are among the world’s most ubiquitous foods, but while eggs from chickens may be the type many of us imagine when we think of eggs, there are scores of other types that humans consume—and not all are from birds. Here, then, is an exploration of some of the most popular “exotic” or “specialty” eggs, along with some uncommon ones. (For the purposes of this page, we will not address eggs that are consumed solely for survival.)
- [Shame on Safeway](https://foodispower.org/shame-on-safeway-afj/): Help us right this injustice!Please join us in demanding that Safeway/Albertsons eliminate restrictive deeds on their former properties that prevent new grocery stores from replacing them.*Please note that F.E.P. is not implying that grocery stores are the solution to the problems that face many communities, nor will they create a solution; however, this is clearly
- [[:en]Food Empowerment’s Youth Zine is Here![:]](https://foodispower.org/envision-youth-zine/): Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) Youth Zine, Envision, is here! This Youth Zine is created for youth and by youth as a form of expression to release energy and grow hope! Youth hold the power to make change, but need cathartic spaces to re-energize themselves to envision a society they are proud of. Envision is designed for all young people who want to learn and strengthen their advocacy for the rights of human and non-human animals.
- [[:en]Why is dairy "trending" right now?[:es]A Reflection on My Veganism This AANHPI Month[:]](https://foodispower.org/why-is-dairy-trending-right-now/): Despite my efforts to curate a happy, positive vegan bubble, I have not been able to escape the massive increase in content promoting dairy that seems to have taken over social media over the past few years. Perhaps it was there all along and only recently felt emboldened to come out of the woodwork. The faces behind this content are primarily white millennials who tout and praise trends that fit into the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) worldview such as raw cow’s milk, the use of “beef” tallow in everything, avoiding seed oils, and even following a carnivore diet. Sometimes subtle and sometimes glaringly obvious, this content has seeped into social media and society.
- [[:en]Check Out Our Inspiring 2024 Youth Scholarship Contest Recipients![:es]The Inspiring Youth Contest Finalist for 2024![:]](https://foodispower.org/youth-scholarship-contest-recipients/): Our second Youth Scholarship Contest has concluded, and now it's time to share the award recipients with you! Join us in celebrating the remarkable talents of young writers and illustrators who have passionately expressed the importance of fostering compassion to save non-human animals and to create a kinder world!
- [[:en]Against All Odds, Youth Rise Up: International Youth Day[:es]How Being Born Blind Helped Me See the World—and Veganism—Differently[:]](https://foodispower.org/how-being-born-blind-helped-me-see-the-world-and-veganism-differently-2/): Happy International Youth Day! Youth around the globe are leading monumental movements. Many have spotted an issue and are powerfully organizing to ensure that the problem does not continue to oppress the next generation. Every day, youth take selfless steps forward, while many world leaders, corporations, and antiquated social practices attempt to drag them and their progress back. Yet, still, youth rise.
- [[:en]Help Us Print Eating Vegan In College[:]](https://foodispower.org/help-us-print-eating-vegan-in-college/): Will you help us get Eating Vegan in College published? It’s back-to-school season, which means college students are returning to campuses across the country. As a supporter of Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), you may have heard about the “Eating Vegan in College” page we created for our website, which helps college students learn how to eat their ethics. Now we are turning this informative online resource into a full-color, 20-page printed guide!
- [[:en]Check out our new page: Consider Insects & Worms[:]](https://foodispower.org/consider-insects-and-worms/): Our latest page tackles the issues surrounding consuming insects, worms and other things they make. Now being raised and killed by the trillions for consumption, insects are subjected to many of the same cruelties as chickens, pigs, cows, and other farmed animals, such as cramped housing, poor nutrition, and inhumane slaughter methods, including being frozen, baked, boiled, microwaved, or mechanically shredded—all while still alive.
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2025 Follow-Up[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2025-follow-up/): F.E.P. has been organizing the School Supply Drive for 11 years, and this year proved to be one of the most challenging yet deeply meaningful. At a time when ICE continues to remove people from their communities and many farm workers live under constant fear, we especially had reservations partnered with excitement.
- [[:en]VeganIndianFood.org is now live![:]](https://foodispower.org/vif-is-now-live/): We are excited to announce our newest cultural recipe website, Vegan Indian Food! 🍛 🥳 Joining our existing cultural recipe websites, such as Vegan Lao Food, Vegan Chinese Food, Vegan Soul Food, and more, Vegan Indian Food (VIF) now proudly expands Food Empowerment Project's collection.
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2025[:]](https://foodispower.org/ssd-2025/): It's that time of year again! School Supply Drive for the Children of Farm Workers Starts June 23rd! Read more about the farm workers who will receive school supplies to prepare them for the school year ahead—thanks to you!
- [[:en]Apply for our 2025 Youth Scholarship Contest![:]](https://foodispower.org/vsf-printed-booklet-donation-2/): Be a part of Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.’s) third annual writing and illustration scholarship contest. F.E.P. was established to help liberate, and empower human and non-human animals facing injustice and to spread the importance of eating our ethics. This contest is open to youth to expand on this year’s theme: “A Journey to Justice: Amplifying Every Voice”.
- [[:en]Revolutionary Winds in the Windy City![:es]A Reflection on My Veganism This AANHPI Month[:]](https://foodispower.org/revolutionary-winds-in-the-windy-city/): One hundred and twenty years ago, The Jungle was published. This book would have a profound impact on food safety, but it didn’t have the intent the author, Upton Sinclair, had hoped for. He is quoted as saying, "I aimed at the public's heart, and by accident I hit it in the stomach."
- [[:en]How Being Born Blind Helped Me See the World—and Veganism—Differently[:es]How Being Born Blind Helped Me See the World—and Veganism—Differently[:]](https://foodispower.org/how-being-born-blind-helped-me-see-the-world-and-veganism-differently/): When I became vegan five years ago, I was overwhelmed by the amount of information and choices that I faced. Social media had filled my head with ideas about what being vegan “should” look like and what products I needed to buy. I was determined to stick with my commitment to be vegan, even if I didn’t have it all figured out. Along the way, I ended up finding affirmation of my choice in an unexpected place.
- [[:en]Introducing... Eating Vegan While Traveling[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-while-traveling/): Planning a trip as a vegan? Whether you’re new to veganism or a longtime advocate of food justice, traveling can present unique challenges. That’s why Food Empowerment Project created Eating Vegan While Traveling!—to help you stay true to your values and enjoy delicious vegan options on the road.
- [[:en]Empowering Our Communities[:]](https://foodispower.org/youth-event-2025/): Many of us are currently witnessing and/or experiencing the significant challenges of a new federal administration. Some have dedicated countless years to advocating for a more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable world, and that progress is being reversed quicker than it was formed. Youth face a particular challenge in this moment due to their futures being
- [[:en]Celebrate Earth with Bingo[:]](https://foodispower.org/earth-bingo/): During April, people worldwide uplift and celebrate Mother Earth’s resilience and boundless beauty! The time of year invites everyone to get involved and take action for our irreplaceable home. Whether it’s adopting a vegan lifestyle, learning more about farm workers, or showing kindness to a stranger, there are countless ways we can express our gratitude
- [A Reflection on My Veganism This AANHPI Month](https://foodispower.org/a-reflection-on-my-veganism-as-a-korean-person/): When I became vegan five years ago, I was overwhelmed by the amount of information and choices that I faced. Social media had filled my head with ideas about what being vegan “should” look like and what products I needed to buy. I was determined to stick with my commitment to be vegan, even if I didn’t have it all figured out. Along the way, I ended up finding affirmation of my choice in an unexpected place.
- [[:en]A Global Reset[:]](https://foodispower.org/a-global-reset/): More than once, I have been in situations where I have looked at the myriad problems in the world, from the consumption of animals to the treatment of workers and how in general more importance is placed on property and wealth than on life. I have wondered how we got here and if it is possible to undo some of these issues. When I would start pulling on these threads I would see how connected everything is, so we have to look beyond the US and to the world as a whole.
- [[:en]Check out our new resource: The Palm Oil Predicament[:]](https://foodispower.org/palm-oil-resource/): Palm oil, made from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis), is not only one of the most widely produced edible fats in the world—found in everything from cookies and crackers to margarines and shortenings—but it’s an ingredient in such products as cosmetics, biodiesel, tobacco, and soaps. This ubiquity can be traced to
- [New Billboard Near University of Los Angeles, California Highlights Negative Impacts of The Dairy Industry](https://foodispower.org/new-billboard-near-university-of-los-angeles-california-highlights-negative-impacts-of-the-dairy-industry/): Anti-dairy AD is part of a campaign by Food Empowerment Project
- [[:en]Check out our new page: The Ethical & Environmental Impacts of Octopus Farming[:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-new-page-the-climate-crisis-3/): Our new page, “The Ethical and Environmental Impacts of Octopus Farming,” takes a deep dive into the reasons octopus farming is a terrible idea, which include concerns about animal cruelty, environmental degradation, antibiotic resistance, and public health.
- [[:en]Check out our new page: The Climate Crisis[:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-new-page-the-climate-crisis/): Have you heard that monkeys in Mexico are so overcome with heat stroke that they are falling dead from trees? Or that the oldest and thickest Arctic ice (13 to 20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent? Or that the ocean is rising so fast that inhabitants of islands around the world are being forced to relocate to higher elevations? Join us in learning more about the climate crisis we face.
- [[:en]Help Us Get Vegan Soul Food Printed[:]](https://foodispower.org/vsf-printed-booklet-donation/): Double your impact! A generous donor is matching all donations up to $6000 to help bring our Vegan Soul Food guide to print. Packed with mouthwatering recipes that honor African diaspora traditions—without harming animals—this full-color booklet will make soulful, ethical cooking accessible to everyone. Join us in celebrating culture and compassion. Donate now and help us meet our goal!
- [[:en]Food Is Power[:]](https://foodispower.org/food-is-power/): Some might think that an organization like Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) would be applauding the creation of lab-grown chocolate as it would not only be better for the environment but also would not (as far as we know) involve enslaved adults or children. Since its inception 18 years ago, F.E.P. has worked to inform people about the atrocities taking place in the chocolate industry. It led us to create our Chocolate List and free app to help consumers who want to eat their ethics and not support slavery or child labor. And, of course, because F.E.P. is a vegan organization, each company on the list has to make at least one vegan chocolate.
- [[:en]Cherish The Vegan in Your Life by Offering Them More Than a Salad this Holiday Season![:]](https://foodispower.org/vegan-holiday-page-news-release/): SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (December 4, 2024) — Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization, is releasing a new online page filled with plant-based recipes offering veganized versions of favorite winter-themed dishes. Filled with diverse recipes from various cultures, this new resource will help hosts impress their vegan guests for the holidays.
- [[:en]The Long Road Ahead[:]](https://foodispower.org/the-long-road-ahead/): As we enter 2025, I look ahead and realize that, as with every year, there are a lot of unknowns; but this year, I know there is a lot of darkness and fear. And for many, this is fueled somewhat by the lack of knowing what to expect and, for some, promises made by the incoming administration that can impact their entire families.
- [[:en]Embrace the Radical Change[:]](https://foodispower.org/embrace-the-radical-change/): Our imagination, hopes, and dreams are things that can never be taken from us. Since I was young, I have envisioned spaces where all beings are liberated and free to express themselves and their aspirations as they please without fear of dismissal or derision.
- [[:en]Beyond the Test Tube: Why true Justice in Chocolate Begins with the Workers[:]](https://foodispower.org/beyond-the-test-tube-why-true-justice-in-chocolate-begins-with-the-workers/): Some might think that an organization like Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) would be applauding the creation of lab-grown chocolate as it would not only be better for the environment but also would not (as far as we know) involve enslaved adults or children. Since its inception 18 years ago, F.E.P. has worked to inform people about the atrocities taking place in the chocolate industry. It led us to create our Chocolate List and free app to help consumers who want to eat their ethics and not support slavery or child labor. And, of course, because F.E.P. is a vegan organization, each company on the list has to make at least one vegan chocolate.
- [[:en]Round 1 results are in for the Vegan Restaurant Survey[:]](https://foodispower.org/round-1-results-are-in-for-the-vegan-restaurant-survey/): It’s time to dine! Below are the responses (or lack of responses) from vegan restaurants that Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) supporters have requested for our survey. We are grateful to all of the restaurants that have responded and to all of our supporters who submitted their names. Food Empowerment Project will be continuously updating this
- [[:en]Our Vegans Recipe Page Just Reach a Milestone[:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-new-page-vegan-hacks-2/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is very excited to announce that we now have 100 recipes on our “Vegan Recipes” page! Many of these recipes were shared by supporters like you, and others were created by members of our team. From appetizers and beverages to entrees and desserts, we’ve got you covered. Help others go vegan by showing them how easy it is to cook delicious plant-based meals!
- [[:en]Check out our new page: Vegan Hacks[:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-new-page-vegan-hacks/): Our new page, “Vegan Hacks,” was created for new vegans, vegan-curious, those who may lack access to vegan specialty items, and those who want to expand their cooking palette and expertise. We show how you can transform simple ingredients into “meat” and dairy alternatives. This resource is made to be accessible and cost-effective, making it easier to create tasty vegan dishes!
- [[:en]Introducing... Vegan Holiday Recipes[:]](https://foodispower.org/introducing-vegan-holiday-recipes/): Our new online page is filled with plant-based recipes offering veganized versions of favorite winter-themed dishes. Filled with diverse recipes from various cultures, this new resource will help hosts impress their vegan guests for the holidays.
- [[:en]Why Compassion? is back![:]](https://foodispower.org/why-compassion-page/): F.E.P. is back with its social media series: Why Compassion? As we enter the new year, Food Empowerment Project will highlight stories from our team and supporters from different ages and backgrounds about why compassion is their leading reason for going and staying vegan for the animals all through January 2025!
- [[:en]Did you miss our Donate-A-Thon? Check out the Recap![:]](https://foodispower.org/join-us-for-our-donate-a-thon/): Check out F.E.P.'s Donate-A-Thon recap where emcee Kennedy Little, F.E.P.’s youth advocacy team member, leads you through two hours of music, art, listening, and learning! As well as to see the amount we raised during the event to support F.E.P.'s important work!
- [[:en]Why Compassion? Videos[:es]Why Compassion? Videos[:]](https://foodispower.org/why-compassion-2024/): Throughout January, Food Empowerment Project shared stories from our team and supporters from different ages and backgrounds about why commission is their leading reason for going and staying vegan for the animals! Watch the videos here!
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2024 Recap[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2024-recap/): We just finished our 10th annual School Supply Drive for Children of Farm Workers. We are so grateful to everyone who donated, whether you’re a first-time supporter or a recurring donor of this event. Your contribution allows us to keep doing this every year. We were excited to give backpacks to farm worker families in our local community along the central coast in the San Luis Obispo area!
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2024 Follow-Up[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2024-follow-up/): https://foodispower.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Landscape-Promo-Video-F.E.P.mp4For the past several years, we’ve worked with Lizabeth Valdez, who works to protect the rights of farm workers. Though she couldn’t be with us in person, she sent out her incredible team to help us! We met with Paola, an amazing young Indigenous activist we worked with last year who speaks English, Spanish, and
- [[:en]Introducing... Eating Vegan in College[:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-new-page-the-climate-crisis-2/): We are excited to share our newest resource to support youth going and staying vegan! Eating Vegan in College is a thorough guide created by both F.E.P. team members, college attendee, Kennedy Little, and recent college graduate, jaz boler.
- [[:en]Introducing… F.E.P.’s Vegan Restaurant Survey![:]](https://foodispower.org/introducing-f-e-p-s-vegan-restaurant-survey/): Heartsick about vegan restaurants starting to serve animal products? Worried about supporting one that might? Vegan-curious and want to be sure to support vegan restaurants that align with your values? Check out our new vegan restaurant survey!
- [[:en]Re-thinking AB2240[:]](https://foodispower.org/re-thinking-ab2240/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) has withdrawn as a sponsor of AB 2240. Please read why we have made this difficult decision.
- [[:en]New Vegan Website Features Lao Food[:]](https://foodispower.org/new-vegan-website-features-lao-food/): Contact: Erika Galera, Communications and Marketing ManagerPhone: 707-779-8004Email: erika@foodispower.org NEW VEGAN WEBSITE FEATURES LAO FOOD Food Empowerment Project’s VeganLaoFood.com brings flavorful Lao food to the vegan world!SAN JOSÉ, CA (April 14, 2021) — Just in time for Lao New Year (Pi Mai), Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is launching VeganLaoFood.com, a new website featuring nearly a
- [[:en]Food Empowerment Project Announces New Anti-Dairy Literature[:]](https://foodispower.org/food-empowerment-project-announces-new-anti-dairy-literature/): Phone: (707) 779-8004Email: megan@foodispower.org Food Empowerment Project Announces New Anti-Dairy Literature 8-page booklet will launch on National Milk Day and be delivered for freeSAN JOSÉ, CA (January 11, 2022) — Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization, is pleased to announce the release today of its new anti-dairy booklet One Glass at a
- [[:en]Vegan Lao Food Booklets[:]](https://foodispower.org/new-vegan-website-features-lao-food-2/): Phone: (408) 963-8096 Email: alejandra@foodispower.org Food Empowerment Project Commemorates Lao New Year With The Launch of Vegan Lao Food Booklets Vegan Lao Booklets are now available through our website foodispower.orgSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (April 10, 2023) — Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization, is pleased to announce its new Vegan Lao Food booklet
- [[:en]New Video Examines How Amy’s Kitchen Impacted the Lives of More Than 300 of Its Workers[:]](https://foodispower.org/press-release-new-video-examines-how-amys-kitchen-impacted-the-lives-of-more-than-300-of-its-workers/): One year after the layoffs of more than 300 employees at the Amy’s Kitchen factory in San José, California, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization, has released a video on the lives that the company impacted.
- [[:en]Vegan Organization Opposes PG&E Using Ratepayer Money to Fund the Dairy Industry's False Climate Solutions[:]](https://foodispower.org/press-release-vegan-organization-opposes-pge/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Alejandra TolleyPhone: (408) 963-8096 Email: alejandra@foodispower.org Vegan Organization Opposes PG&E Using Ratepayer Money to Fund the Dairy Industry’s False Climate Solutions Food Empowerment Project says methane biodigesters greenwash the dairy industry while exacerbating environmental racism and animal crueltySAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (October 3, 2023) — Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization, has
- [Sounds before the slaughter](https://foodispower.org/sounds-before-the-slaughter/): Every month, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) coordinates protests in front of a chicken slaughterhouse (Petaluma Poultry owned by Purdue – “Rocky the Free Range Chicken” and “Rosie the Original Organic Chicken”).Every so often we have gone out at night to be there when the chickens are trucked in for slaughter. The other night we went
- [[:en]Check Out Our Webinar Recap & Recording![:]](https://foodispower.org/register-for-our-free-webinar-on-the-dairy-industry/): On June 29th, Food Empowerment Project wrapped up our webinar, “The Embodiment of Injustice: The Dairy Industry.” This free virtual event brought forward the overlooked injustices embedded in the dairy industry, including the legacy of colonization, animal exploitation, worker mistreatment, and environmental racism. Click here to see a recap of the event and a recording of the webinar!
- [[:en]VeganSoulFood.org is now LIVE![:]](https://foodispower.org/vegansoulfood-org-is-now-live/): We are so excited to announce the launch of our latest culinary website, Vegan Soul Food! Vegan Soul Food offers delicious vegan recipes familiar to those in the African diaspora community and helps us honor these food traditions without the suffering of non-human animals. We hope you check it out, and be sure to bookmark it save all your favorite recipes!
- [[:en]Announcing Vegan Soul Food - Submit Your Recipes![:]](https://foodispower.org/announcing-vegan-soul-food-submit-your-recipes/): In honor of Black History Month Food Empowerment Project is working on a new cultural recipe site, Vegan Soul Food! We’re calling all vegan home chefs from the African diaspora to contribute to this food site that will be released later this year!
- [[:en]Join Our Youth Zine "Envision" and Make Your Voice Heard![:]](https://foodispower.org/join-our-youth-zine-envision-and-make-your-voice-heard/): Ou new youth zine, "Envision," invites young people to submit vegan recipes, artwork, poems, and more by June 24th. This zine is a space for youth to express themselves and strengthen their advocacy for animal and human rights. Join us in building tools to end exploitative systems and empowering young people.
- [Is your vegan chocolate really cruelty-free?](https://foodispower.org/is-your-vegan-chocolate-really-cruelty-free/): On our website we have posted the first list of companies that we can, with good conscience, recommend since they have no ties to the cacao (cocoa) beans in Africa where child slavery is not only a reality on conventional farms, but unfortunately can even be found on some of those that are fair trade. And you can also see where other companies stand on the issue.
- [Crushed by the Rolling Stone](https://foodispower.org/crushed-by-the-rolling-stone/): I have been debating on writing this blog because, if you are like me, some things are just too horrible to bear. It has taken me about two weeks to write this because this blog might have a two-fold effect: one positive and one negative. The positive effect is that you will read the article in question, and the negative effect is that you will read the article in question.
- [When did slavery get a pass?](https://foodispower.org/when-did-slavery-get-a-pass/): All of us are raised in a society that indoctrinates us to believe that animal consumption and, in fact, many forms of animal exploitation (animal testing for cosmetics or keeping animals in captivity for human amusement, for example) are acceptable. So, I tend to give people some latitude if they haven’t thought about these issues
- [When Will It Be Enough?](https://foodispower.org/when-will-it-be-enough/): It has happened to many of us, but admittedly it had not happened to me in a while. Having recently moved from a very urban area to a more rural area, I had forgotten how common it is. So I was not prepared for the incredible emotional reaction I would have. Mostly that of anger.When
- [Get the Duck Outta Here!](https://foodispower.org/get-the-duck-outta-here/): To commemorate my 25th year of being a vegan, I have decided to share some stories from various investigations I have done of factory farms, auctions and slaughterhouses. Though these investigations were conducted with the organization I started and ran, Viva!USA, they are a powerful part of my life and hopefully will help many understand
- [Update on Clif Bar Campaign – January 2013](https://foodispower.org/update-on-clif-bar-campaign-january-2013/): Thanks to everyone who has signed our petition to Clif Bar and shared with others how this corporation’s lack of transparency is a stain on their so-called sustainability record.Food Empowerment Project has contacted more than 100 companies asking that they simply disclose the country of origin for where they source their cacao. And more than
- [Do we have to talk about every vegetarian/vegan issue in the news?](https://foodispower.org/do-we-have-to-talk-about-every-vegetarian-vegan-issue-in-the-news/): I am torn about even writing this post. What has prompted it is something I’d prefer not get any attention. And yet, what has happened is something that I have spoken against publicly for years now.(See my blog “Creating a Movement”)It is about Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Now, I am not writing this as a diatribe
- [Bolivarian Food Revolution](https://foodispower.org/bolivarian-food-revolution/): I know I am not alone when I express my extreme sadness over the death of President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. I have been reading about his illness for a while and was hopeful that he could pull through.I know that the revolution is never one person – it is the people. So I know
- [Some Pig](https://foodispower.org/some-pig/): To commemorate my 25th year of being a vegan, I have decided to share some stories from various investigations I have done of factory farms, auctions, and slaughterhouses. Though these investigations were conducted with the organization I started and ran, Viva!USA, they are a powerful part of my life and hopefully will help many understand
- [Why is it okay for kids to care (and not adults)?](https://foodispower.org/why-is-it-okay-for-kids-to-care-and-not-adults/): Food Empowerment Project works to fight a variety of injustices, including the deaths of animals killed for food, farm workers who suffer and even sometimes die in the fields for produce, and the worst forms of child labor that take place in the chocolate industry.And up until recently, my full-time job was working to stop
- [Healthy Food as Self–Defense](https://foodispower.org/healthy-food-as-self-defense/): “We thought if we gave the people food, they might want clothing. If we gave them clothing, they might want housing. If we gave them housing, they might want land, and if they had land, they might want some abstract thing called freedom.” —Elaine Brown, 1992Last year, my husband and I attended an event with
- [Blackfish (The Importance of October 24th)](https://foodispower.org/blackfish-the-importance-of-october-24th/): Seeing the movie Blackfish reminded me of a talk from my new favorite author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “The Danger of a Single Story.” I really hope people will listen to her talk and her wisdom, her power. She discusses the problems that arise when we just tell one part of a story.Blackfish works to tell
- [No more Luv for Southwest Airlines: Whales are not free to move about in the oceans](https://foodispower.org/no-more-luv-for-southwest-airlines-whales-are-not-free-to-move-about-in-the-oceans/): Being a Native Texan, I grew up with Southwest Airlines and have always felt a sense of pride about an airline that tried to keep their rates low so everyone could fly and yet not sacrifice their very Texas-friendly service.Unfortunately, my luv for Southwest Airlines is no more.Until Southwest cuts its association with SeaWorld, I
- [Looking in their eyes](https://foodispower.org/looking-in-their-eyes/): To commemorate my 25th year of being a vegan, I have decided to share some stories from various investigations I have done of factory farms, auctions and slaughterhouses. Though these investigations were conducted with the organization I started and ran, Viva!USA, they are a powerful part of my life and hopefully will help many understand
- [Bleating Hearts will touch your heart and leave you a stronger advocate for animals](https://foodispower.org/bleating-hearts-will-touch-your-heart-and-leave-you-a-stronger-advocate-for-animals/): You know how when you watch a movie or read a book that you want others to watch, you want to talk all about it? Well, that is what I am about to do. I have never written a book review before, but I had to tell everyone about Bleating Hearts by Mark Hawthorne* (author
- [In Memoriam: Robin Romano](https://foodispower.org/in-memoriam-robin-romano/)
- [Food Chain: Vegan Retention Newsletter](https://foodispower.org/food-chain-vegan-retention-newsletter/): Finally!Food Empowerment Project(F.E.P.) has completed Food Chain, our vegan retention newsletter. This blog is not to explain what Food Chainis or how you can sign up, as our website does those things (and lists some of our donors who went above and beyond to help us get it printed).Instead, this is a celebration and explanation
- [Let the kids’ games begin!](https://foodispower.org/let-the-kids-games-begin/): Earlier this month, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) was able to participate in one of our favorite events of the year: the Green Kids Conference, which was started and is organized by kids! The event is hosted by Microsoft in Mountain View and is dedicated to raising awareness among children about caring for the environment.At this
- [No Accountability, No Justice](https://foodispower.org/no-accountability-no-justice/): I was driving in Oakland the other day and saw a billboard that said simply “Fruitvale” on it. My mind immediately went to Oscar Grant and the film Fruitvale Station.Want to know how delusional I can be? Every time I hear in the news about cops killing an unarmed Black man, I imagine the cop
- [Shouldn’t nonprofits be sustainable too?](https://foodispower.org/shouldnt-nonprofits-be-sustainable-too/): When one of my team members at Food Empowerment Project shared this article with me, I was shocked and disappointed. With all of the talk these days about what is sustainable from the perspective of the planet, which we also talk about (and the environment certainly needs people to care about it), why does it
- [[:en]Resource Update: How to Grow Your Own Food[:]](https://foodispower.org/resource-update-how-to-grow-your-own-food/): Spring has sprung and we are happy to unveil our updated resource page, "How to Grow Your Own Food." This guide will help you assess your space, choose the right seeds, and nurture your plants. Empower yourself and your community by learning to grow your own food!
- [Fighting for the Ocean During a Pandemic](https://foodispower.org/fighting-for-the-ocean-during-a-pandemic/): We just submitted comments to stop longlines in CaliforniaEntangled sea turtle anchored to the seafloor. Not again… I am eager to see their solutions. And more than not, they are not only asking for donations, but they are also not encouraging people to stop consuming the fish and other animals from the sea!It is frustrating
- [[:en]VeganSoulFood.org Recipe Site to Launch on Juneteenth[:]](https://foodispower.org/vegansoulfood-org-recipe-site-to-launch-on-juneteenth/): New website from Food Empowerment Project celebrates the rich diversity of foods from African, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and Cajun cuisine!
- [What a Difference a Fish Makes](https://foodispower.org/what-a-difference-a-fish-makes/): ** I say “ocean” as singular here, as I feel to recognize different oceans is arbitrary, because they are all one and the same. The animals don’t see boundaries when they swim from one ocean to another. It is one large body of water, and we need to protect all of it.
- [Giving back just a little to help right an injustice (Update on Food Empowerment Project School Supply Drive 2018)](https://foodispower.org/giving-back-just-a-little-to-help-right-an-injustice-update-on-food-empowerment-project-school-supply-drive-2018/): As a vegan organization, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) encourages people who have access to healthy food to go vegan so as to not contribute to the suffering and death of non-human animals. In doing so, we are encouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables. Therefore, we need to acknowledge the injustices farm workers face
- [Help end animal cruelty one glass at a time](https://foodispower.org/help-end-animal-cruelty-one-glass-at-a-time/): As June is the start of National Dairy Month, initially conceived by the International Dairy Foods Association in 1937 to promote drinking milk, I want to try to dissect the dreaded dairy industry from the times of colonization to today by looking at the vast amount of cruelty that takes place day in and day
- [Fight for the Ocean: August 30, 2018: In honor of Dr. Sylvia Earle](https://foodispower.org/fight-for-the-ocean-august-30-2018-in-honor-of-dr-sylvia-earle/): As some of you might remember from my previous blogs, sharks are my favorite animal. I love the ocean and everyone and every thing in it. I feel as if I am constantly drawn to it, which makes the fact that I get seasick a horrible irony.I have always loved the ocean, even though growing
- [Is it wrong to start having hope?](https://foodispower.org/is-it-wrong-to-start-having-hope/): ―Maggie Kuhn
- [The former employee felt the HR department was more committed to protecting the organization’s image than its employees](https://foodispower.org/the-former-employee-felt-the-hr-department-was-more-committed-to-protecting-the-organizations-image-than-its-employees/): Earlier this month (name withheld) married a subordinate of his, whom he courted on the job. (Name withheld) resigned, and her resignation also raises questions about the organization’s reported inaction when faced with sexual harassment allegations, not to mention retaliatory tendencies.And he’s not alone. The organization had to fire the leader of its campaign as
- [They were lined around the block (update of school supply drive 2017)](https://foodispower.org/they-were-lined-around-the-block-update-of-school-supply-drive-2017/): When we arrived on Sunday, August 6, to deliver the school supplies to the children of farm workers living in the Watsonville area, they were already lined up around the block, standing in the hot sun. And they stood there for hours as we allowed the children to pick out their backpacks, one by one—more
- [I didn’t feel like an ally](https://foodispower.org/i-didnt-feel-like-an-ally/): She was not interested.In fact, she had told me that no other organization had ever asked for this to be done―we were the first.Then I asked her to please put in writing why they felt this was unacceptable and email it to me so that I could share their concerns with the people of San
- [Good Intentions](https://foodispower.org/good-intentions/)
- [If I had only known…](https://foodispower.org/if-i-had-only-known/): This year will mark my 29th year of being vegan. I remember thinking more than a decade ago that in 10 years we should be able to put an end to people wearing fur and animals used for cosmetic testing in the US. It is so sad to me that we seemed to have slipped
- [¡Qué Vergüenza Safeway!](https://foodispower.org/que-verguenza-safeway/): FEP ha estudiado el acceso a comida saludable en comunidades de color y de bajos recursos en dos áreas: el condado de Santa Clara, CA y en Vallejo, CAFEP en enfocó en el condado de Santa Clara porque es donde estábamos ubicados en ese entonces. Yo vivía y trabajaba en el centro de San José,
- [Language](https://foodispower.org/language/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) acknowledges that actions are more important than words; however, language is incredibly important.In fact, we have guidelines for writing for F.E.P. that describe what words we do and do not use. One example is that non-human animals are never “it.” Non-human animals are sentient beings and should not be referred to
- [F.E.P.’s 2022 School Supply Drive for the Children of Farm Workers](https://foodispower.org/ssd-2022-blog/): This past July, we checked off another great School Supply Drive! Our days were filled with endless counting, backpack sorting, and school supply shopping. From spontaneously dropping off at a local grape field and buying an eye-catching number of backpacks to figuring out which folder and notebook color combination work best, we accomplished our goal! And after vigorously figuring out how to fit more than 400 backpacks in a minivan, we set off to three different drop-off locations. All of this resulted in 980 backpacks being delivered to the children of farm workers. And with your support, their families are ready for the school year ahead.
- [Just a tip](https://foodispower.org/just-a-tip/): Although I don’t eat out a lot, when I do, I like to support vegan restaurants. And admittedly, when I can, I like to support vegan desserts. I do it for the cause – you know, so they will continue to have vegan desserts – or that is what I tell myself.I have always tried
- [[:en]The Best Makeup Trend is Compassion[:]](https://foodispower.org/the-best-makeup-trend-is-compassion/): A blog post in honor of World Day for Animals in Labs by Alejandra. Tolley My interest in makeup stemmed from my love for horror movies. I dreamed of becoming a special-effects makeup artist, and I decided to pursue it fully—until I learned what happens behind the scenes of cult-favorite beauty products.
- [[:en]Food Empowerment Project Embraces Shared Leadership to Advance Justice, Equality, and Sustainability[:]](https://foodispower.org/food-empowerment-project-embraces-shared-leadership-to-advance-justice-equality-and-sustainability/): The new collective organizational model streamlines communication, nurtures creativity and drives more impactful initiatives
- [Appreciating those who feed us](https://foodispower.org/appreciating-those-who-feed-us/): Thanks to everyone who donated food and helped to spread the word.And, of course, thanks to the farm workers, to whom we owe our health and with whom we will continue to struggle for the rights they so deserve. If you were not able to donate food but would like to help cover some of
- [What more do they have to do?](https://foodispower.org/what-more-do-they-have-to-do/): Recently an adorable and brave kitty made international news when a video of her showed that she risked her own life to chase away a dog who was attacking a little boy with whom she lived. Experts were interviewed to explain why a cat (who was certainly smaller than this dog) would risk her life. Many
- [So many lives….](https://foodispower.org/so-many-lives/): The reality of sitting in front of a slaughterhouse as animals are brought in to be killed is never something those who care about animals can really prepare themselves for. I had to do this again recently in preparation for our vigil in front of Petaluma Poultry, a local slaughterhouse, and I was thankful to
- [Making Human Rights Day More Than Just a Symbolic Action](https://foodispower.org/making-human-rights-day-more-than-just-a-symbolic-action/): Below is what I wrote for Pachamama Alliance’s blog for Human Rights Day. With Human Rights Day upon us, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), like many, looks at this day and wonders what we can do to end many of the heartbreaking and abhorrent human rights abuses here and abroad. With the killings of the unarmed Andy
- [Veganism is not health insurance](https://foodispower.org/veganism-is-not-health-insurance/): Last year was a tough year for me. I lost a very good friend, a mentor, some colleagues, and a family member. It was a very painful year.This has led me to be constantly worried about everyone around me, wondering whether or not they are taking good care of themselves. And it does not help
- [Should vegans be exempt from California’s mandatory drought cutbacks?](https://foodispower.org/should-vegans-be-exempt-from-californias-mandatory-drought-cutbacks/): Maybe we should.The Governor of California issued statewide mandatory water reductions, and although I have not read them closely, I know that many people are taking him to task, as they do not limit the amount of water farmers use.But I wonder—what about the slaughterhouses? As another huge water consumer, are they being forced to
- [Giving back just a little (Update on Food Empowerment Project School Supply Drive 2015)](https://foodispower.org/giving-back-just-a-little-update-on-food-empowerment-project-school-supply-drive-2015/): As a vegan organization, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) encourages people who have access to healthy food to go vegan so as to not contribute to the suffering and death of non-human animals. In doing so, we are encouraging people to eat more produce. This makes us responsible to ensure that those who pick our food
- [Bearing Witness](https://foodispower.org/bearing-witness/): false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Thanks to my female comrades for also being out there: Debbie, Sarah Rice, pinky, Lisa Nicholson, all showing their hearts and courage.
- [Chipping Away at Injustices](https://foodispower.org/chipping-away-at-injustices/): I consider myself a fan of sci-fi, but I also consider myself a Trekkie, though I don’t know the name of the grain that kills the Tribbles, and I am really more of a fan of the original and Deep Space Nine. Real fan or not, I do like to watch it. Those of us
- [My Scariest Halloween: Racism at an animal rights protest](https://foodispower.org/my-scariest-halloween-racism-at-an-animal-rights-protest/): I have been attending (or organizing) animal rights protests since 1987, and I have cried at them due to the cruelty that is inflicted on animals – from the rattlesnake roundups in Oklahoma to walking with the elephants back to the railroad cars. But I have never left a protest in tears because of comments
- [Been down this road before…](https://foodispower.org/been-down-this-road-before/): Food Empowerment Project has recently thrown our support behind AB 376, which would ban the possession of shark fins in California.But unfortunately, this blog isn’t about why sharks are one of my favorite animals (oh, but let me know if you want me to elaborate on that), it is about a situation nearly as grim
- [[:en]Support our Vegan Cultural Food Sites![:]](https://foodispower.org/support-our-vegan-cultural-food-sites/): We need your support to continue creating and maintaining our vegan recipe sites and booklets. Please donate now!
- [[:en]Apply for Food Empowerment Project’s 2024 Scholarship Contest!​[:]](https://foodispower.org/apply-for-food-empowerment-projects-2024-scholarship-contest/): Be a part of our second annual writing or illustration scholarship contest! This contest is open to all youth to share the importance of fostering compassion to save non-human animals and to create a kinder world. Click for more details.
- [[:en]Why vegan animal rights organizations* should unionize (Part II of II)[:]](https://foodispower.org/why-vegan-animal-rights-organizations-should-unionize-part-ii-of-ii/): As I mentioned in Part I of this blog, when I learned that nonprofits could unionize,* I wanted to find out more for Food Empowerment Project as well as for others who work in the vegan animal rights movement.
- [[:en]Watch Now! Eat Your Ethics: Second Serving[:]](https://foodispower.org/watch-now-eat-your-ethics-second-serving/): Serving two of Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) four-part series that will help you eat your ethics. This one hour event is packed with morsels of information to help you better understand the realities bees and birds face, along with sharing information about the people who pick our food, how to shop with care, and questions
- [Water blogged](https://foodispower.org/water-blogged/): Not sure how many of you have seen the newest video by the Story of Stuff regarding the abuses of the water bottling industry. It is about 8 minutes long and definitely worth the watch. As Food Empowerment Project wants everyone to be aware of their food choices, it is truly hard to overlook the
- [Hash brown Stick w/Ketchup](https://foodispower.org/hash-brown-stick-w-ketchup/): Hash brown stick with ketchup. That is one of the things you would have had for lunch this week if you were an elementary school student in the Alum Rock Unified School District.I try to picture what it would look like. Would it be on a Popsicle stick? Would grease be running down the sides?I
- [[:en]Our Vegan Mexican Food Booklet is here![:es]Nuestro libro de recetas veganas mexicanas[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-vegan-mexican-food-booklet-is-here/): Check out the full recipe book below, available in English & Spanish. (PDF). For all these recipes and many more visit veganmexicanfood.com! We are so thankful for to everyone who donated recipes, our incredible designer and editors. For a full list of acknowledgements please see page 46. If you’d like to donate a Vegan Mexican
- [Blocked in China!](https://foodispower.org/blocked-in-china/): Recently an animal rights activist and supporter of Food Empowerment Project went to China to do some work for animals.While there, she wanted to share with others the work we do at Food Empowerment Project. And well, she was surprised to find out that our website, www.foodispower.org, is blocked!Now, as someone with a bit of
- [Finally … almost July 1, 2012](https://foodispower.org/finally-almost-july-1-2012/): Many people have been waiting for that date to come around since 2004. Why? It is the date that California steps up to the plate and bans the production of foie gras, a so-called delicacy made from the livers of ducks and geese who have been force-fed. Moreover, being a pioneer in anti-cruelty legislation, the
- [Vegan Venting](https://foodispower.org/vegan-venting/): I am going to go off a bit on a vegan rant, I admit. Recently, when in a vegan restaurant, I overheard one young woman ask another, “Why do vegans eat foods that look like animal products?” This is similar to a refrain we’ve all heard: “Why do vegans eat products that taste like ‘meat’?”This
- [Putting the Focus on Community Input](https://foodispower.org/putting-the-focus-on-community-input/): One of the first projects that Food Empowerment Project took on was to look at access to healthy foods in communities of color and low-income communities in Santa Clara County, home of the well-to-do Silicon Valley. We surveyed more than 200 locations that sold food (non-restaurants and fast food), such as grocery stores, convenience stores
- [The 95%](https://foodispower.org/the-95/): When discussing what to post on Facebook for National Bird Day on January 5, my partner and I agreed that although ducks and turkeys should be recognized, we should talk about chickens raised for meat. Why? Because of the 10 billion land animals killed for food in the U.S. each year, more than nine billion
- [From hippies to hipsters: Vegan cookbooks](https://foodispower.org/from-hippies-to-hipsters-vegan-cookbooks/): Every social justice movement has a history of events and milestones that you can look back on to see how far it has come. With veganism, we have a variety of things with which we can measure its influence: for example, no longer having to add boiling water to powder to make veggie burgers, an
- [Activism Down Under Part 2: The Aussies](https://foodispower.org/activism-down-under-part-2-the-aussies/): As my last blog post explained, I was recently in New Zealand speaking at their national animal rights conference. Since I had flown that far already, it made sense to travel to Australia as well. I had never been there so I was looking forward to meeting activists with whom I had worked on various
- [Activism Down Under Part I: The Kiwis](https://foodispower.org/activism-down-under-part-i-the-kiwis/): I recently had the opportunity to go to New Zealand to give a talk in Wellington as well as speak at the country’s national animal rights conference in Auckland.First of all, not only is New Zealand beautiful, but from Air New Zealand to the country’s shops, airports and buses, it is amazing how friendly people
- [Lives of Farm Workers Part III: A Broken System - Corporate Welfare in the Fields](https://foodispower.org/lives-of-farm-workers-part-iii-a-broken-system-corporate-welfare-in-the-fields/): (This is the final section of my three-part blog.)During the testimonial session of the farm worker reality tour we were able to meet some of the children of the farm workers.One of the children was an amazing young woman named Jasmin, who had just graduated from high school. She talked about her dream of going
- [Potato or Tomato?](https://foodispower.org/potato-or-tomato/): This past weekend, Food Empowerment Project and SCCAA (Santa Clara County Activists for Animals) had tables at the Green Kids Conference in Mountain View, CA. This first-annual conference was organized by kids for kids. In fact, the founder is an eleven-year-old boy –inspiring in and of itself.In addition to having literature, stickers and other materials
- [Lives of farm workers Part II](https://foodispower.org/lives-of-farm-workers-part-ii/): Click here to read the Lives of farm workers Part I.After spending some time at the home of the strawberry worker, we drove to a nearby labor camp. If you are like me, the first image you have when you read “labor camp” is that described in John Steinbeck’s 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath
- [Lives of Farm Workers Part I](https://foodispower.org/lives-of-farm-workers-part-i/): I don’t consider myself to be an expert on farm workers, though I do feel I am pretty educated on the issue and on some of the history. And, of course, it is part of Food Empowerment Project’s outreach efforts because of how passionately I feel about it.In the 1970s, my mom participated in the
- [Eating healthy is a disorder?](https://foodispower.org/eating-healthy-is-a-disorder/): Last week some articles posted on the internet explored new eating disorders. I always try to have a glance at these just to see if any pro-animal ag person brings up vegetarianism or veganism as they have in the past. I was pleased to see that none of them did; however, there was a term
- [Don’t Cry Me a River—Coke Might Buy It](https://foodispower.org/dont-cry-me-a-river-coke-might-buy-it/): In 2006, I had the honor of speaking at the World Social Forum in Caracas, Venezuela. I spoke on corporate animal factories and the devastation they were having on animals, workers and the environment and how many of these factories were coming from the U.S. In attendance were activists from Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, the U.S.,
- [It's Thumper's Year!](https://foodispower.org/its-thumpers-year/): Happy Chinese New Year! As it is the Year of the Rabbit, it seemed only fitting to draw attention to the section of our website that explores the issue of rabbits killed for food. And, well, since a bunny has recently come into my life, I thought I would write a bit about that too. Since
- [Holiday Beagles](https://foodispower.org/holiday-beagles/): This is a bit off topic for the Food Empowerment Project, but since I was involved and it is such a wonderful story about team work and dedication, I just wanted to share.A couple of months ago a friend of mine who does rescue work in our area put me in touch with a woman
- [Near and afar….](https://foodispower.org/near-and-afar/): Near and afar…. When looking at the big picture, one of the main goals of the Food Empowerment Project is for people to grow their own food. And I do mean grow, not raise—it is unfortunate how many people are adding chickens to their community and/or backyard gardens. That is why our website features a
- [Getting back to basics](https://foodispower.org/getting-back-to-basics/): Thanksgiving…always a tough time for many of us, not only as vegan activists who have to endure an entire day that focuses on the death of an innocent bird, but also for those fighting for indigenous rights. This is also a holiday when many spend time with their families and are reminded of the fact
- [Whining about wine….](https://foodispower.org/whining-about-wine/): Ever get frustrated when you go to a vegan restaurant and find out they don’t serve alcohol? Well, I do. Okay, I am not a lush, but I am also an ethical vegan, which means health is typically not on the top of my list when I make choices about what I do and do
- [What is an education worth if we aren’t learning?](https://foodispower.org/what-is-an-education-worth-if-we-arent-learning/): I gave a talk this week at San Jose State University about food justice (i.e., all of the issues that Food Empowerment Project encompasses). San Jose State (SJSU) is a wonderful university with a great activist tradition.The class was incredibly attentive and had some wonderful questions.Most of the students commented that they did not know about the chocolate slavery
- [But I don't want to eat food tainted with slavery....](https://foodispower.org/but-i-dont-want-to-eat-food-tainted-with-slavery/): Working on issues where everyone can make a difference has been one of my goals with Food Empowerment Project, and based on the areas that I am most passionate about, I chose to focus on food. Here I have believed we can all try to do our best to make good choices.And for the most part,
- [Fresh from the farm ... workers](https://foodispower.org/fresh-from-the-farm-workers/): On Saturday, I had the opportunity to go with friends (who are also rock star Food Empowerment Project volunteers) to an event put on by ALBA.They are an amazing organization based in Salinas, CA. One of their programs includes training farm workers (current and past) to become farmers of their own.I had heard about ALBA
- [The chocolate we can all do without](https://foodispower.org/the-chocolate-we-can-all-do-without/): Chocolate: Well, I thought ‘not me!’When watching footage of animals in horrific situations (such as those killed for food or used in cosmetic testing, entertainment, etc) there is an incredible amount of rage and sadness mixed together. The only relief I get is knowing that I don’t contribute to the suffering through my personal choices,
- [Further Insights on Our Report](https://foodispower.org/further-insights-on-our-report/): We did it! That is the first thing I have to say about Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) new report, Shining a Light on the Valley of Heart’s Delight: Taking a Look at Access to Healthy Foods in Santa Clara County’s Communities of Color and Low-Income Communities. A huge thanks to all of our volunteers who
- [Outrage at continued injustice towards farm workers in California](https://foodispower.org/outrage-at-continued-injustice-towards-farm-workers-in-california/): I got word earlier this morning that Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1121 – the bill authored by Senator Dean Florez that would have given farm workers some of the same rights as other employees – overtime pay. I have been too upset to be able to write coherent sentences until now.First of all, I want to
- [Got Colonization? Billboard Highlights Dairy Impact in UCLA!](https://foodispower.org/got-colonization-billboard-highlights-dairy-impact-in-ucla/): If you live near the University of California, Los Angeles, stay alert for our "Got Colonization?" billboard! F.E.P. billboards spotlighting the dairy industry's deeply rooted legacy in colonization.
- [You eat babies](https://foodispower.org/you-eat-babies/): Inside the sheds (like all chicken farms), something seems very strange. After a while you realize it is the chickens themselves: their bodies seem abnormally large compared to their heads and their tiny little chirps. And that’s just it. They are babies. They are bred to grow very large, very fast. Not only can’t their
- [[:en]Food Empowerment Project Brings Back Vegan Writing and Illustration Scholarship Contest for Its Second Year[:]](https://foodispower.org/food-empowerment-project-brings-back-vegan-writing-and-illustration-scholarship-contest-for-its-second-year/): This contest is open to all youth to share the importance of fostering compassion to save non-human animals and to create a kinder world.
- [[:en]Food Empowerment Project Releases Vegan Chinese Food Booklet For Lunar New Year[:]](https://foodispower.org/food-empowerment-project-releases-vegan-chinese-food-booklet-for-lunar-new-year/): New recipe booklet is the perfect tool to kickstart a plant-based journey in the Year of the Dragon!
- [Trying to help right an injustice (update on school supply drive 2016)](https://foodispower.org/trying-to-help-right-an-injustice-update-on-school-supply-drive-2016/): First and foremost, thanks to the farm worker organizations that got back to us about being able to donate the supplies.This year, like last, we were able to work with the Center for Farmworker Families (CFF) and Graton Day Labor Center and support these fantastic organizations that work to help farm workers. F.E.P. also does
- [[:en]Feast your eyes on our newest cultural food booklet, Vegan Chinese Food![:]](https://foodispower.org/feast-your-eyes-on-our-newest-cultural-food-booklet-vegan-chinese-food/): Feast your eyes on our newest cultural food booklet, Vegan Chinese Food! With delicious recipes from Chinese chefs and home cooks, there is even more to celebrate as we begin the Year of the Dragon. In Chinese mythology, the dragon represents empowerment and health, and the many recipes in this booklet feature both and speak to the strength and power of Chinese culture throughout history. Please order your copy here!
- [Are B Corporations full of it?](https://foodispower.org/b-corporations/): Ever since Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) was founded, our bank was a B Corporation. I was very excited about the concept, as my perception of most for-profit corporations (and even some non-profit corporations) is not the best, and I felt that if corporations tried to do good, maybe there was some hope. As an organization,
- [[:en]New Winter Recipes[:]](https://foodispower.org/new-winter-recipes/): Just in time for the winter, we have posted two delicious vegan recipes to our website: cashew-based eggnog and peppermint bark made from F.E.P.-recommended dark chocolate, white chocolate, and candy canes! Both will fill your home with the scents of the season. Thanks to jaz, F.E.P.’s vegan program coordinator, for sharing these recipes.
- [[:en]Compassionate Californians: If you use PG&E, they need to hear from you![:]](https://foodispower.org/compassionate-californians-if-you-use-pge-they-need-to-hear-from-you/): Gas and power company Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is requesting to use ratepayer money to cover Merced Dairy Biomethane Pilot Project overspending. We know that animal-based dairy is bad for the animals, local communities, the environment, and is a major driver of the pollution that causes climate change. We need you to speak out and say NO to this misguided plan that means everyone will pay: the animals, communities, the environment, and you!
- [[:en]Our 2023 Year in Review Video[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-2023-year-in-review-video/): With your belief and desire to have a food system that includes equity and justice for both human and non-human animals, we are so thrilled to share with you our video highlighting some of what we accomplished this year.
- [[:en]Chopped with a Vegan Twist 2023 Overview[:]](https://foodispower.org/chopped-with-a-vegan-twist-2023-overview/): On October 28, 2023, chefs Alicia, Annie, and Shruti showcased their culinary prowess using mystery ingredients—chocolate, popcorn, aquafaba, and fresh beets. Immerse yourself in their creative process, discover insightful discussions on ethical food choices, and savor the recipes that emerged from this unforgettable event.
- [[:en]New Page: Coconut Controversy[:]](https://foodispower.org/new-page-coconut-controversy/): Controversial coconut industry exposed: animal cruelty, child labor, and environmental impact unveiled! Shocking investigations reveal the dark side of coconut harvesting, from the exploitation of macaque monkeys in Thailand to child labor in the Philippines. Dive into the ethical and environmental challenges, and discover how the coconut industry is responding. Is your coconut milk really cruelty-free? Uncover the truth and learn about sustainable alternatives that make a difference. Don't miss this eye-opening exploration into the hidden issues behind your favorite coconut products!
- [[:en]Read Now: 2022 Year in Review[:]](https://foodispower.org/read-now-2022-year-in-review/): Food Empowerment Project turned 15 years old in 2022. It was a big year for us, and as our 2022 year in review details, we made some major strides in our effort to show people how our food choices impact animals, humans, and the planet.
- [[:en]Interview with Nana Nyanteng Ahenkan[:]](https://foodispower.org/interview-with-nana-nyanteng-ahenkan/): I wanted to start my own chocolate company to be able to:Make chocolate affordable to my fellow farmers and their children. As another source of income to help curb child slavery in cocoa, because most of the farmers use their children at the farms because they want cheap labor. They want cheap labor because they can’t
- [[:en]VeganChineseFood.com is here![:]](https://foodispower.org/veganchinesefood-com-is-here/): We created this resource to highlight Chinese foods that do not include animal ingredients, to show it’s possible to eat vegan, and still enjoy our comfort favorites. Our new website features more than a dozen delicious vegan recipes, including entrees, soups, and desserts. Indulge in red yeast rice, rose-infused mooncakes, mugwort sticky rice, ma po tofu, potstickers, and more!
- [In Honor of Marti: the Suffragist Movement, Labor Unions and a Little Brown Dog](https://foodispower.org/in-honor-of-marti-the-suffragist-movement-labor-unions-and-a-little-brown-dog/): This blog entry is dedicated to the memory of my dear friend and Food Empowerment Project supporter Marti Kheel, who passed away late last year. Marti and I were both passionate about the importance of the interconnections between the issues of animal exploitation and the rights of women and workers, especially knowing that their combination
- [[:en]The Remarkable Youth Contest Finalists 2023[:]](https://foodispower.org/the-remarkable-youth-contest-finalists-2023/): F.E.P. just concluded our first-ever Youth Scholarship Contest! For this contest, youth from across the country submitted writing and art pieces to convey the importance of worker justice in our food system and reasons why moving toward a vegan food system will create a positive change for all. First-place winners receive a $500 scholarship, and second-place winners receive a $300 scholarship.
- [[:en]Our Vegan Lao Food Booklet is here![:es]Nuestro libro de recetas veganas laos[:]](https://foodispower.org/vegan-lao-food-booklet/): Check out the full recipe book below, available in English. (PDF). For all these recipes and many more visit veganlaofood.com! We are so thankful for everyone who donated recipes, our incredible designer and editors. For a full list of acknowledgements please see booklet. If you'd like to donate a Vegan Lao Food recipe please email
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2023 Follow-Up: Dedicated in honor of Guadalupe Santa Ana[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2023-follow-up/): Hi, everyone, this is Alejandra, Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) communications specialist. I’ve been with F.E.P. for over a year and just completed my second run of our School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers! This year was different, as we are based in our new home, San Luis Obispo (SLO)! But the mission
- [[:en]What's going on at Amy's Kitchen?[:]](https://foodispower.org/whats-going-on-at-amys-kitchen/): Amy’s Kitchen, maker of organic convenience and frozen foods, presents itself as a socially conscious, family-owned small business. “Our food is made with love,” reads their tagline. Meanwhile, Amy’s Kitchen workers report widespread injuries, low wages, and unreliable healthcare. Despite the company enjoying record profits throughout the pandemic, workers report raises of fifty cents per
- [More abuses of the food industry](https://foodispower.org/more-abuses-of-the-food-industry/): It has been a busy summer so far and the best part has been meeting so many of our supporters (new ones too) who understand the importance of the work we are doing. We know that connecting the issues (veganism, farm worker rights, food justice and food access) is a new concept for some, but
- [Creating a Movement](https://foodispower.org/creating-a-movement/): Below is a blog I posted yesterday at the Vegans of Color blog - with their permission I have re-posted it below. To understand the first half of my blog - do check out Vegans of Color. Not even sure where to start except to thank Johanna for creating such an important forum. Like Breeze,
- [Appreciating Activists from Around the Globe](https://foodispower.org/appreciating-activists-from-around-the-globe/): Last Monday, I had the opportunity to attend what is known as the Goldman Environmental Prize. My full-time job is with a non-profit organization called the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition and we were given a couple of free tickets. This was the third time I have attended this event. Each time I have been impressed
- [Innocence lost or taken away?](https://foodispower.org/innocence-lost-or-taken-away/): The Easter holiday hits me harder than any other time—how is it that we go from loving the Easter bunny, adoring the cute chicks and ducks around springtime and then come to the point when these animals are seen as food, or in the case of rabbits, food and fur? You see chicks, ducks and
- [A Celebration & A Loss](https://foodispower.org/a-celebration-a-loss/): The LA Times just ran a story called, “Organic: What it means on different products.” I definitely think it is important to be informed on the difference between organic and conventional produce (if you want to know why Food Empowerment Project does not encourage people to consume animal products please go to: www.foodispower.org); however, what
- [Welcome to F.E.P.'s new website!](https://foodispower.org/welcome-to-f-e-p-s-new-website/): Finally! I am so excited to unveil the first segment of our new website. If you have clicked around already, you know that the main section that is up is our Know the Issues on animals killed for food. We will begin populating the other portions of the website throughout the year and we will
- [[:en]Check out Our Latest Billboard[:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-latest-billboard/): Check out Our Latest Billboard If you live in Madison, Wisconsin, keep your eye out for our Got Colonization? billboard! It’s near University of Wisconsin–Madison and is the latest location of F.E.P. billboards spotlighting the effects of the dairy industry on animals, human health, the environment, and its legacy of colonization. We launched these billboards
- [[:en]Read Now: 2021 Year in Review[:]](https://foodispower.org/2021-annual-report/): We’re very excited to announce the release of our 2021 annual report! We want to extend our most sincere thank you to all Food Empowerment Project staff, volunteers and supporters who helped us accomplish so much over the course of 2021. Lastly, our deepest gratitude goes out to all of our incredibly generous donors as
- [[:en]It's time to Fight for the Ocean[:]](https://foodispower.org/its-time-to-fight-for-the-ocean/): Sea life not sea food! If you aren’t vegan but get upset (rightly so!) when you see images of whales, sea turtles, and other critters getting caught in fishing nets, why not give up eating those who live in the sea? These nets don’t discriminate, so save them all by not eating anyone. All animals, including lobsters and fishes, have individual personalities and a right to live their lives! Already vegan? We all need to do our part. Take some time to pick up waste along the creeks, rivers, and the ocean. We all can do more!
- [[:en]Chopped with a Vegan Twist![:]](https://foodispower.org/chopped-with-a-vegan-twist/): Love cooking shows such as Food Network’s Chopped but hate when they use animal ingredients? Well, on Saturday, November 12, F.E.P. will host Chopped with a Vegan Twist! The show, to be presented on Zoom, will feature three talented vegan chefs who face four mystery ingredients and put their culinary craft to the ultimate test. Together, we’ll watch them create a decadent vegan dish! Along with learning some new tips and tricks from the chefs, we will discuss F.E.P.’s work surrounding food justice and what impact you can make with your food choices. Keep an eye out for our register link and prepare to join us! Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Time: 4:00 pm–5:00 pm PT Where: Zoom REGISTER HERE
- [[:en]Join Us for Trivia Night![:]](https://foodispower.org/join-us-for-trivia-night/): Are you a fan of factoids? Do you moon over minutiae? Is a quality quiz your quest? If so, we hope you will grab a seat and join us on Saturday, November 6 at 4:00 pm PT, for our very first virtual Trivia Night fundraiser! Get your ticket today!
- [[:en]Cookie Test[:]](https://foodispower.org/cookie-test/): You are set to English. Try Visiting https://foodispower.org/
- [[:en]It's our 15th Anniversary![:]](https://foodispower.org/its-our-15th-anniversary/): We created this special video for our 15th anniversary to celebrate all that we have accomplished together! Fifteen years of vegan education and outreach. Fifteen years of advocating for access to healthy foods. Fifteen years of fighting for farm workers' rights. Fifteen years of raising awareness about the worst forms of child labor in the chocolate industry and holding corporations accountable. Fifteen years of connecting these issues, creating tools for change, and empowering people to make a difference.
- [[:en]Learn How to do a Vegan Ice Cream Giveaway [:]](https://foodispower.org/learn-how-to-do-a-vegan-ice-cream-giveaway/): Food Empowerment Project has created a new tool for you to share how delicious vegan ice cream can be just in time for summer!
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2022[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.)’s annual School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers is from Monday, June 20, through Sunday, July 17. Click here to learn more about how you can help!
- [[:en]We launched our anti-dairy billboard campaign![:]](https://foodispower.org/we-launched-our-anti-dairy-billboard-campaign/): We just unveiled two billboards—one in Oakland, California, and the other in Madison, Wisconsin—to highlight the dairy industry’s impacts on non-human animals, human health, and the environment, as well as its legacy of colonization. The billboards, which read “Got Colonization?,” direct viewers to our website gotcolonization.com, where they can learn more and order our free anti-dairy booklet.
- [What does sustainable mean?](https://foodispower.org/what-does-sustainable-mean/): Alive and well: the only truly natural state for chickens Sustainability means different things to different people and different organizations. For Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), the word is in the first sentence of our mission statement: Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food
- [[:en]Our New Anti-Dairy Booklet Is Here!​[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-new-anti-dairy-booklet-is-here/): On National Milk Day (January 11), we released our new, FREE eight-page anti-dairy booklet, One Glass at a Time! The booklet examines how dairy milk production harms non-human animals, workers, and the environment, as well as its role in colonization and environmental racism. Visit our new website gotcolonization.org to learn more and to order your booklet today.
- [[:en]Our 2021 Achievement Video[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-2021-achievement-video/): We invite you to take a look back at Food Empowerment Project’s achievements by watching our 2021 Year in Review video. With your support F.E.P. was able to accomplish so much! We’re grateful to have you as a part of this movement as we set out to create more positive change in 2022.
- [[:en]Is Food Empowerment Project’s Work Political?[:]](https://foodispower.org/is-food-empowerment-projects-work-political/): In this blog, lauren Ornelas discusses the work that Food Empowerment Project does, why many see it as political, why this is and if it is true.
- [[:en]We ran ads for VeganFilipinoFood.com in Asian-American Newspapers[:]](https://foodispower.org/we-ran-ads-for-veganfilipinofood-com-in-asian-american-newspapers/): To help get the word out about VeganFilipinoFood.com and all of the incredible recipes on the site, we ran newspaper ads in FilAm Star in Northern California and in Asian Journal in the Los Angeles area. Take a peek at the ads and visit our recently-updated VeganFilipinoFood.com if you haven’t yet!
- [[:en]Check out our ads in Latinx Newspapers for VeganMexicanFood.com[:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-ads-in-latinx-newspapers-for-vegan-mexican-recipes/): In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we ran newspaper ads for VeganMexicanFood.com in La Opinión and El Observador. After running the printed ads, El Observador contacted us and kindly offered to run a digital ad for free, saying, “We are happy to support an organization like yours with such a great mission in any way
- [What exactly is “mainstream” about injustice?](https://foodispower.org/what-exactly-is-mainstream-about-injustice/): Guest post by Anika Lehde, volunteer coordinator for the newly established Washington chapter of Food Empowerment Project. I’m thrilled to be working on the issues that Food Empowerment Project addresses here in Washington State—from educating the public on issues with cocoa farmed in West Africa to supporting the Driscoll’s/Sakuma berry boycott in solidarity with
- [[:en]Shame on Safeway! Help bring Safeway’s disgrace to light![:es]¡Qué vergüenza Safeway![:]](https://foodispower.org/shame-on-safeway-help-bring-safeways-disgrace-to-light/): Sign and share our petition Demand that Safeway eliminate restrictive deeds preventing new grocery stores from replacing them on their former properties. Learn more about other ways you can get active for the Shame on Safeway campaign here.
- [[:en]School Supply Drive Follow-up 2021[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-school-drive-follow-up-2021/): And again, thanks to all of our supporters, we were able to provide these water bottles with every backpack.As in years past, we worked with Movimento Cultura de la Union Indígena (MCUI), an Indigenous-led community based organization, and were able to deliver 304 backpacks filled with school supplies that were distributed to the children of
- [[:en]Watch our 2021 Vallejo Healthy Food Fest![:]](https://foodispower.org/vallejo-healthy-food-fest-2021/): Recordings of this year’s Vallejo Healthy Food Fest are now available to watch with Spanish or English subtitles! Catch up on the amazing cooking demos, performances, and discussions that were part of this celebration of the Vallejo community.
- [[:en]Watch Now! Eat Your Ethics: Third Serving[:]](https://foodispower.org/watch-now-eat-your-ethics-third-serving/): Serving three of Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) four-part series that will help you eat your ethics. This one hour event is packed with morsels of information to help you better understand the realities sea creatures face, guest interviews on how to fight for the ocean, low-waste and reusables tips and a Q&A! Click now to
- [[:en]Read Now: 2020 Year in Review[:]](https://foodispower.org/read-now-2020-year-in-review/): Hot off the press! Our “2020 Year in Review” has just been released, and you’re invited to check it out. We would have not been able to accomplish all that we did without your support, so we hope you’ll take a moment to read through it! Help us to continue our work with a donation!
- [[:en]Never say Never[:]](https://foodispower.org/never-say-never/): I think what Bunito has taught me is that joy is okay. And I don’t mean laughing, as I do that often, but I mean the ability to put aside the suffering in the world just to appreciate, well, genuine happiness. That isn’t a word I use often as it is personally hard for me
- [[:en]Fight For The Ocean Week[:]](https://foodispower.org/fight-for-the-ocean/): Are you ready to dive into an ocean of knowledge, including ways to take action for a better world? Then join Food Empowerment Project for our 2021 Fight for the Ocean week from Monday, August 23 – Monday, August 30. Discover some new vegan recipes from around the globe, join a book club, learn about
- [[:en]Create Change at Any Age[:]](https://foodispower.org/create-change-at-any-age/): Sukie Sargent went vegan when she was 55 and embodies the reality that no matter what age a person is, they can create change and make a difference.
- [[:en]Be Wary of Dairy[:]](https://foodispower.org/be-wary-of-dairy/): These mama cows have no rights to their own bodies as they are constantly exploited and abused and then have their babies taken away.I am amazed at all the things the industry tries to do in order to get us to consume dairy products, and I don’t just mean in their advertising as it is
- [[:en]These are vegan issues[:]](https://foodispower.org/these-are-vegan-issues/): I truly believe that those vegans who understand these connections (who also tend to be Black, Brown, Indigenous, LGBTQ, or supporting allies) are going to be why our movement grows and probably are similar to those who have been willing to be open to new concepts like giving up vegetarianism for veganism.We must embrace that
- [[:en]Watch Now! Eat Your Ethics: First Serving[:]](https://foodispower.org/watch-now-eat-your-ethics-first-serving/): Serving one of Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) four-part series that will help you eat your ethics. This one hour event is packed with morsels of information to help you better understand the realities pigs and cows who are raised and killed for food face, along with sharing newly updated information about the chocolate industry, and
- [[:en]VeganLaoFood.com is here! [:]](https://foodispower.org/veganlaofood-com-is-here/): Sabaidee Pi Mai! Just in time for Lao New Year: VeganLaoFood.com is HERE!
- [[:en]Vegan Venting 2021[:]](https://foodispower.org/vegan-venting-2021/): It’s been a while since I have been able to vent and share some of my frustrations about being a vegan in a non-vegan world. While I realize there are much bigger issues in the world, I feel I wanted to share some thoughts.
- [[:en]Check out our Focus Group Report![:es]¡Lea nuestro informe de entrevistas de grupos focales![:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-focus-group-report/): We're so excited to present our newest report, available in English & Spanish, "Bringing Community Voices to the Table"! We're so grateful for everyone that made this report possible. Please see our acknowledgements for a full list of these amazing individuals. Download & Read Full Report Below. [tnc-pdf-viewer-iframe file="https://foodispower.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/FEP-Focus-Group-Report-Oct-2018-English-FA-PRINT.pdf" width="100" height="600" download="true" print="true" fullscreen="true" share="true"
- [[:en]Sign Up For Our Webinar[:]](https://foodispower.org/sign-up-for-our-webinar/): We invite you to sign up for our free four-part webinar series, “Eat Your Ethics: Four Courses of Empowerment”. Perfect if you’re new to veganism, interested in going vegan or learning other ways to help make your eating habits more ethical. Sign-up for Part 1 on March 21 now.
- [My fast food confession](https://foodispower.org/my-fast-food-confession/): (Trigger warning: Sexual harassment and assault)If you are thinking that this blog is going to be about how I sneak and eat McDonald’s French fries – sorry!Food Empowerment Project has just put a new section on our website about restaurant workers. We do so not only because this issue is about food justice, but also
- [Fight for the Ocean Day!](https://foodispower.org/fight-for-the-ocean-day/): In honor of Dr. Sylvia Earle, F.E.P. declares August 30th as Fight for the Ocean Day! We’re asking people to take action by organizing a clean-up at a local beach, river, or lake, and to stop eating marine creatures! If you can’t do it on the 30th, the weekend is great too. Want to organize a beach
- [Is Food Empowerment Project an Intersectional Organization?](https://foodispower.org/is-food-empowerment-project-an-intersectional-organization/): Is Food Empowerment Project an Intersectional Organization? If you don’t want to read my whole blog, the answer is yes and no.
- [Why vegan animal rights organizations* should unionize (Part I of II)](https://foodispower.org/why-vegan-animal-rights-organizations-should-unionize-part-i-of-ii/): What had been my passion in life, the reason I went to college, ended up being my weakness as I allowed myself to be verbally abused, degraded, and have every ounce of my self-esteem sucked out of me.
- [[:en]Year In Review Video[:]](https://foodispower.org/year-in-review-video/): As we reflect on all that happened in 2020, we at Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) are grateful that supporters like you made our work possible despite all the unpredictable challenges.You have helped us accomplish so much in 2020, and the video below highlights just a few of our achievements this year. We hope you enjoy it!
- [Does Food Empowerment Project work with other organizations?](https://foodispower.org/does-food-empowerment-project-work-with-other-organizations/): Food Empowerment Project, like many nonprofits, is often asked if we work with other organizations to further our message. Read on to see our answer.
- [Parting with Palm](https://foodispower.org/parting-with-palm/): Food Empowerment Project completed our website with our final section on Ethical Food Choices. Included in that section was a description of the palm oil industry. With many of the sections on our website I am very familiar with why we are discussing the issues, and I had already made changes to what I eat based on what I knew or was learning.
- [[:en]North Bay Labor Council's Letter to Albertsons[:]](https://foodispower.org/shame-on-safeway-and-albertsons/): The North Bay Labor Council encouraged Albertsons to end its policy of restrictive deeds in a recent letter. You can read the full version on our Shame on Safeway page.
- [VeganFilipinoFood.com is here!](https://foodispower.org/veganfilipinofood-com-is-here/): The site contains mouthwatering photos of over a dozen 100% vegan Filipinx food recipes! True to our mission, VeganFilipinoFood.com also includes information on ethical eating, and is fully translated into Tagalog. You can check it out here!
- [[:en]Watch and Share Our New Video![:]](https://foodispower.org/watch-and-share-our-new-video/): An introduction to Food Empowerment Project, an organization focusing on food justice for humans and non-human animals. Available with English and Spanish subtitles.
- [[:en]Tell Chiquita Brands to Ditch Their Racist Logo[:]](https://foodispower.org/tell-chiquita-brands-to-ditch-their-racist-logo/): Companies have long used racist and colonialist stereotypes to market products in the United States. Chiquita, the number-one banana distributor in the U.S., is a prime example.
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- [Big corporations are not the answer to lack of access to healthy foods](https://foodispower.org/big-corporations-are-not-the-answer-to-lack-of-access-to-healthy-foods/): Recently Marketplace ran a story on a new USDA-funded program: “Amazon, Walmart now offering grocery delivery to SNAP recipients.” Although I appreciate that the Marketplace segment covered some of the problems with this program—including that many communities of color and low-income communities don’t have access to the internet, and people will have to pay delivery
- [[:en]One Glass At A Time[:es]un vaso a la vez[:]](https://foodispower.org/one-glass-at-a-time/): Help end animal suffering, one glass at a time. Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) latest effort to raise awareness about how animals are raised and killed for food will focus on engaging commuters by giving them information about the cows they see while driving by.
- [[:en]Check out our most recent annual report![:es]Lee nuestro el informe anual más reciente![:]](https://foodispower.org/check-out-our-most-recent-annual-report/): We're excited to announce the release of our 2017 annual report. Thank you to all Food Empowerment Project staff and volunteers who helped us accomplish so much over the 12 months. A special thank you to all our generous donors in 2017 who made it possible for us to do all our work! The report
- [[:en]Visit VeganMexicanFood.com![:es]¡VeganMexicanFood.com está mejor que nunca![:]](https://foodispower.org/visit-veganmexicanfood-com/): The site contains mouthwatering photos of more than thirty 100% vegan Mexican food recipes. Besides being visually stunning, the site is also more user-friendly. True to our mission, VeganMexicanFood.com also includes information on ethical eating, and just like our main website, it is fully translated into Spanish. You can check it out here.
- [Why I Vote](https://foodispower.org/why-i-vote/): Why I vote* would be easy enough to answer, as I could just be honest and say, “Because my mother told me I had to.” But as I have learned more, read more, and watched more, I have a deeper understanding of all that was sacrificed so that women and people of color could have
- [Why every vegan should support living wage efforts](https://foodispower.org/why-every-vegan-should-support-living-wage-efforts/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is an organization based on ethics – we promote veganismbecause we do not want animals to have to suffer and/or die for human consumption, for entertainment, for cosmetics, etc. We advocate for the rights of farm workers because every worker should be treated with dignity and respect, be paid a living
- [Is Divine truly divine?](https://foodispower.org/is-divine-truly-divine/): Food Empowerment Project has received a lot of pushback from corporations and those with chocolate certification systems about our chocolate list because we do not simply give a blanket approval to these schemes; however, we do pride ourselves on recognizing that this issue is complex and there are a lot of grey areas. When it
- [To Be Black](https://foodispower.org/to-be-black/): By Elise Ferguson, F.E.P Board MemberWe are in a state of emergency! What is the emergency, you ask? The constant murder of unarmed African Americans in this country. I no longer feel safe in this country. I fear for the safety of my younger brother, who is a 6-foot-tall African American man. This country considers
- [[:en]Vegans need to show some compassion for slaughterhouse workers who might have COVID-19[:es]We are all connected[:]](https://foodispower.org/vegans-need-to-show-some-compassion-for-slaughterhouse-workers-who-might-have-covid-19/): Being a vegan organization, we do not actively do work for slaughterhouse workers. Over the years, however, we have been outspoken against the undercover investigations performed by animal organizations when slaughterhouse workers (who are committing hideous crimes against non-human animals) are fired from their jobs and deported while the owners (who create these systems) are
- [We are all connected](https://foodispower.org/we-are-all-connected/): Trail with sunlight shining through the trees. Photo Credit: Eric Ward
- [Testing Page](https://foodispower.org/testing-page/): This is a test page. Please click here to redirect to the homepage.
- [Changes to Food Empowerment Project’s Chocolate List](https://foodispower.org/changes-to-food-empowerment-projects-chocolate-list/): Food Empowerment Project's recommended mascot - Chavez Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) appreciates all of you who use our chocolate list as a way to buy chocolate that does not include the suffering of non-human animals or does not support slavery or the worst forms of child labor in the chocolate industry. This list is important
- [Comprendre la liste des chocolats du Food Empowerment Project](https://foodispower.org/comprendre-la-liste-des-chocolats-du-food-empowerment-project/): Le Food Empowerment Project met à disposition une liste des entreprises qui commercialisent des chocolats que nous recommandons ou pas. Pour figurer sur notre liste, il faut qu’elles fabriquent des chocolats véganes. Pourquoi ? Pour aider les gens à acheter des chocolats qui n’entraînent pas l’exploitation d’êtres humains (enfants ou adultes) ou d’êtres non humains (comme
- [Understanding Food Empowerment Project’s Chocolate list](https://foodispower.org/understanding-food-empowerment-projects-chocolate-list/): Understanding Food Empowerment Project’s Chocolate List Food Empowerment Project publishes a list of companies that sell chocolates that we do and do not recommend. To make our list they have to make some vegan chocolates. Why? To help people buy chocolate that does not involve the exploitation of human (children or adults) or non-human animals
- [Dietary Diseases](https://foodispower.org/dietary-diseases/)
- [Environmental Racism](https://foodispower.org/environmental-racism/)
- [Fast Food](https://foodispower.org/fast-food/)
- [Food Deserts](https://foodispower.org/food-deserts/)
- [Lactose Intolerance](https://foodispower.org/lactose-intolerance/)
- [Humane Myths](https://foodispower.org/humane-myths/)
- [Chickens](https://foodispower.org/chickens/)
- [Cows](https://foodispower.org/cows/)
- [Ducks](https://foodispower.org/ducks/)
- [Pigs](https://foodispower.org/pigs/)
- [Rabbits](https://foodispower.org/rabbits/)
- [Sheep & Goats](https://foodispower.org/sheep-goats/)
- [Turkeys](https://foodispower.org/turkeys/)
- [Commercial Fishing](https://foodispower.org/commercial-fishing/)
- [Fishes](https://foodispower.org/fishes/)
- [Other Ocean Life](https://foodispower.org/other-ocean-life/)
- [Exporting Factory Farms](https://foodispower.org/exporting-factory-farms/)
- [Importing Slavery](https://foodispower.org/importing-slavery/)
- [Water Usage & Privatization](https://foodispower.org/water-usage-privatization/)
- [Workers](https://foodispower.org/workers/)
- [Child Labor & Slavery](https://foodispower.org/child-labor-slavery/)
- [Slavery in the U.S.](https://foodispower.org/slavery-in-the-u-s/)
- [Bananas: Peeling Back the Truth](https://foodispower.org/bananas/)
- [Chocolate: Child Labor & Slavery in the Chocolate Industry](https://foodispower.org/chocolate-child-labor-slavery-in-the-chocolate-industry/)
- [Colonial Eating](https://foodispower.org/colonial-eating/)
- [Ethical Food Choices](https://foodispower.org/ethical-food-choices/)
- [Fair Trade](https://foodispower.org/fair-trade/)
- [Farmers Markets](https://foodispower.org/farmers-markets/)
- [Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) & Nanofoods](https://foodispower.org/genetically-modified-organisms-gmo-nanofoods/)
- [Grow Your Own Food](https://foodispower.org/grow-your-own-food/)
- [Veganism](https://foodispower.org/veganism/)
- [Wine](https://foodispower.org/wine/)
- [Factory Farm Workers](https://foodispower.org/factory-farm-workers/)
- [Produce Workers](https://foodispower.org/produce-workers/)
- [Restaurant Workers](https://foodispower.org/restaurant-workers/)
- [Slaughterhouse Workers](https://foodispower.org/slaughterhouse-workers/)
- [Chickens For Eggs](https://foodispower.org/chickens-for-eggs/)
- [Chickens For "Meat"](https://foodispower.org/chickens-for-meat/)
- [Cows For "Milk"](https://foodispower.org/cows-for-milk/)
- [Cows For "Meat"](https://foodispower.org/cows-for-meat/)
- [Donating Food](https://foodispower.org/donating-food/)
- [Eating On A Budget](https://foodispower.org/eating-on-a-budget/)
- [Find Vegan Food](https://foodispower.org/find-vegan-food/)
- [Wine List](https://foodispower.org/wine-list/)
- [Touro University honors F.E.P. community organizer: Acceptance speech given by Maria Guevara](https://foodispower.org/touro-university-honors-f-e-p-community-organizer-acceptance-speech-given-by-maria-guevara/): Acceptance speech of Maria Guevara, Food Empowerment Project's Vallejo Community organizer receiving a Hero AwardTOURO PUBLIC HEALTHCOMMUNITY HERO AWARD Thank you Touro University for choosing Vallejo to serve, to lead and to teach. You have served our community in so many ways and we are forever grateful.Thank you Alicia, Gayle, Brigida and Touro’s Public Health
- [“We get tired, too”](https://foodispower.org/we-get-tired-too/): Recently, I attended a meeting with a local State Senator to encourage him to vote in favor of a bill to allow farm workers to be paid overtime, like most workers are in the state of California. I was honored to sit with seven farm workers and 10 community leaders.As always, it was an incredible
- [[:en]Fight for the Oceans Day[:es]Lucha por el día de los océanos[:]](https://foodispower.org/fight-for-the-oceans-day/): Our Fight for the Ocean clean-up on August 30 and subsequent weekend (in honor of Dr. Sylvia Earle’s birthday) went incredibly well! We had vegans and non-vegans alike out cleaning beaches, lakes, and rivers! This is just part of our attempt to help connect veganism and conservationism, reminding advocates of both that there is always
- [[:en]2018 Year in Review[:es]2018 año en revisión[:]](https://foodispower.org/2018-year-in-review/): We are so excited to share our end-of-the-year video with you! We would love for you to take just 3 minutes to watch our video to see all that we have accomplished together, as you helped make all of this happen!
- [[:en]Happy New Year 2019![:es]¡Feliz Año Nuevo 2019![:]](https://foodispower.org/happy-new-year-2019/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://foodispower.org/): Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices.
- [Home](https://foodispower.org/): Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices.
- [Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/jack-o-lantern-stuffed-peppers/): jack-o'-lantern Stuffed Peppers These festive Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are the perfect Halloween themed dish! There are endless possibilities for different flavor combinations. You can easily switch up the fillings and spices used! Option to skip carving the Jack-O’-Lantern faces to enjoy any time of year! Prep Time: 45 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesServings: 2-4 Ingredients:4 orange
- [[:en]Our Team[:es]Nuestro equipo[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-team/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) now operates as a collective model, you can learn more here. Team Members Kennedy Little (she, her, hers) is F.E.P.’s youth advocacy team member. She is from Lexington, Kentucky, and is an undergraduate student at Morehead State University, where she is pursuing pre-law and agribusiness with a minor in public administration. After going vegan
- [[:en]Our Collective[:es]Nuestro equipo[:]](https://foodispower.org/f-e-p-s-board-and-advisors/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) now operates as a collective model, you can learn more here. Team Members Our Board Members Valerie Belt (she, her, hers) has a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, a multiple subject teaching credential with supplemental authorization in mathematics from California State University, Northridge,
- [[:en]Latest News[:es]últimas noticias[:]](https://foodispower.org/latest-news/): F.E.P. Updates 2025 December – Cracking the truth about exotic eggsNovember – Why Eating Insects Should Bug YouOctober – Don’t be tricked by unethical treatsSeptember – See the smiles you made happen!August – You are going to love Vegan Indian Food!July – Love marine animals? Dive into Camp FFTOJune – How to eat vegan on
- [Apply for Food Empowerment Project’s 2026 Scholarship Contest](https://foodispower.org/youth-contest-2026/): Give Your Choice a Chance for Change. Click here to view our recipients from previous years! Apply to the Writing Contest Apply to the Illustration Contest View Social Media Toolkit Apply for Food Empowerment Project’s 2025 Scholarship Contest! Be a part of Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.’s) third annual writing and illustration scholarship contest. F.E.P. was
- [[:en]Gelatin: Byproduct of Cruelty[:es]Gelatina: Subproducto de la crueldad[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/gelatin-byproduct-of-cruelty/): Team of environmental researchers in yellow hazmat suits collects toxic water samples from industrial concrete drainage culverts to monitor pollution levels and chemical safetyIn addition to the animal cruelty involved, there are significant environmental concerns with gelatin production. Conventional bone gelatin preparation uses acid (demineralization), alkali (liming), and water (deliming), consuming a lot of chemicals
- [Fight For The Ocean](https://foodispower.org/fight4theocean/): In 2018, in honor of Dr. Sylvia Earle (an amazing oceanographer who’s been fighting for the ocean for over 50 years), Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) declared the day of her birthday, August 30th, as Fight for the Ocean Day. Our Fight for the Ocean effort (which we hope to grow into a full campaign) was created to help make a difference for our ocean and for those who call it home.
- [[:en]Work With Us[:]](https://foodispower.org/work-with-us/): Work With Us Career Opportunities​ We currently have no openings, but we encourage you to check back occasionally. We will also post new positions on social media. Administrative Support View Opening Development and Donor Care TEAM MEMBER Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is seeking a passionate Development and Donor Care Team Member to help support F.E.P.
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2026[:es]School Supply Drive 2026[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2026/): Food Empowerment Project's School Supply Drive 2026 For Children of Farm Workers & Migrants July 14–August 15 Donate Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.)’s annual School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers & migrants starts on Tuesday, July 14, and continues through Saturday, August 15. This year, we will be accepting monetary donations to buy
- [Youth Hub](https://foodispower.org/youth-hub/): We can hide this until we have it Panels Seminar Webinar
- [[:en]Empowerment Resource Center[:]](https://foodispower.org/empowerment-resource-center/): Discover empowerment resources, literature, and tools for change at our nonprofit. Make a difference today!
- [[:en]The Climate Crisis[:es]La Crisis Climática[:]](https://foodispower.org/resources/the-climate-crisis/): The Climate Crisis The Climate Crisis The Impact on Animals The Impact on Humans The Impact on The Planet Placing Blame, Taking Action References The Climate Crisis The Impact on Animals The Impact on Humans The Impact on The Planet Placing Blame, Taking Action References We live in a world filled with beauty and wonder.
- [[:en]Exporting Factory Farms[:es]Exportando Granjas Industrializadas[:]](https://foodispower.org/environmental-and-global/exporting-factory-farms/): China: La industria de las comidas rápidas genera en la actualidad unos $28 mil millones en China; país en el que han abierto más de 900 y 2000 locales de McDonald’s [15] y KFC [16] respectivamente. Esto no es de sorprender puesto que China es uno de los países con más rápido crecimiento económico en
- [[:en]Pollution (Water, Air, Chemicals)[:es]La contaminación (Agua, Aire, Sustancias Químicas)[:]](https://foodispower.org/environmental-and-global/pollution-water-air-chemicals/): Factory Farm PollutionIn today’s world there are a host of serious environmental problems, and factory farming is one of the top causes of pollution.[1] Scientific research has found that factory farming’s method of crowding and confining animals in warehouse-like conditions before killing them and mass-producing both “meat” from cows, pigs and chickens as well as dairy and eggs poses “an unacceptable level of risk to
- [[:en]Apply for Food Empowerment Project’s 2025 Scholarship Contest[:es]Apply for Food Empowerment Project’s 2025 Scholarship Contest[:]](https://foodispower.org/youth-contest-2025/): Overview The road to justice is not trouble-free; it is a journey of obstacles and perseverance. Unleashing your inner advocacy to create a more just and equitable system is something many of us can relate to. Whether it be taking a stand for animals, the environment, or your community members, there is action that can
- [[:en]Contact[:es]Contacto[:]](https://foodispower.org/contact/): Contact Us Please check our FAQ for answers to common questions. Send Us a Message! Subject General Media Name Email Message Send Mail:Food Empowerment Project2261 Market Street, Ste. 85479San Francisco, CA 94114 Phone:(707) 779-8004 Hours:Monday – Thursday8AM – 5PM (PST) Follow us on Social Media! Facebook Instagram Linkedin Youtube Social-tiktok-svgrepo-com
- [[:en]Cows[:es]Ganado[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/cows/): Cows Raised for Leather Click Here Cows Raised for "Meat" Click Here Cows Raised for Milk Click Here
- [[:en]Skinned for Fashion: Leather’s Impact on Animals, Humans, and the Environment[:es]Insects and Worms[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/cows/skinned-for-fashion/): products. From shoes, jackets, dresses, and hats to belts, gloves, watchbands, and even underwear, leather isconsidered both a clothing staple and a fashion accessory. It’s also used to make wallets, purses, bags, and sportsequipment as well as car interiors, luggage, furniture, and briefcases. Airlines tout leather seats in theirmarketing, while leather-bound books are sold as
- [[:en]Chocolate List[:es]Lista de Chocolate[:]](https://foodispower.org/chocolate-list/): A list of companies that make vegan products containing chocolate and if they source their chocolate from areas where the worst forms of child labor and/or slavery are the most prevalent.
- [[:en]Our Videos[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-videos/): We recommend subscribing to our YouTube channel and clicking the notification bell to get alerted when we post new videos! Check out all our videos on our YouTube channel! Who We are last year in review Shorts Watermelon is a symbol of resistance. Hello, we work at Food Empowerment Project! Cows are sentient beings and
- [[:en]Vegan Cultural Food Sites[:]](https://foodispower.org/vegan-cultural-food-sites/): Vegan Cultural Food Sites Atendiendo a sugerencias de miembros del personal y seguidores de Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), hemos creado páginas web para compartir recetas de cinco tradiciones culinarias distintas en sus versiones veganas. Hemos creado estas páginas para demostrar que podemos honrar la riqueza de nuestras distintas tradiciones culturales preparando aquellos platos con los
- [[:en]Roasted Beet Toast with Lemon Garlic Spread[:es]Tostada con remolacha asada sobre pasta de limón y ajo[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/roasted-beet-toast-with-lemon-garlic-spread/): Roasted Beet Toast with Lemon Garlic Spread Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesTotal Time: 60 minutesServings: 2 Ingredients:Two large beets, washed and trimmed 4 tablespoon olive oil (plus more to serve)½ cup plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt 2 cloves of garlic, minced Zest and juice of 1 small lemon¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Salt and pepper1 tablespoon balsamic
- [[:en]Why Compassion?[:]](https://foodispower.org/why-compassion/): Food Empowerment Project Why Compassion? F.E.P. is back with its social media series: Why Compassion?As we enter the new year, Food Empowerment Project will highlight stories from our team and supporters from different ages and backgrounds about why compassion is their leading reason for going and staying vegan for the animals all through January 2026!The
- [[:en]Vegan Recipes[:es]Recetas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/): Vegan Recipes Appetizers Beverages Breakfast Dessert Entrees Salads Sauce, Condiments, & Dips Sides Snacks Soups Appetizers Beverages Breakfast Dessert Entrees Salads Sauce, Condiments, & Dips Sides Snacks Soups Food Empowerment Project is excited to share these recipes donated by our supporters!Showing others how easy it is to make delicious vegan food makes it easier for
- [[:en]Eating Vegan in College[:es]Un recurso de F.E.P. para comer vegano en la universidad[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/): Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Eating Vegan in College Introduction Eating nourishing meals in college is often very difficult for students. Those who are interested in eating vegan may have
- [[:en]Our Collective Model[:es]Our Collective Model[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-collective-model/): Our Collective Model As a vegan food justice organization that believes in justice and liberation for all human and non-human animals, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) now operates as a collective model. This means that all team members are equally responsible for our organization and encouraged to contribute to have a voice in our day-to-day decisions.
- [[:en]Order Eating Vegan in College[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/order/): F.E.P.’s Eating Vegan in College, is now available! To receive your copy, fill out the information below. Before ordering, please keep in mind that while we want this guide to be available to everyone, we do have a limited number of copies and want to make sure that youth take priority in receiving one.
- [[:en]Shame on Safeway and Albertsons![:es]¡Qué vergüenza Safeway and Albertsons![:]](https://foodispower.org/shame-on-safeway-and-albertsons/): North Bay Labor Council Times Herald Civil Eats Market Place Fast Company SHARE THIS CAMPAIGN Email Facebook LinkedIn Threads Reddit
- [[:en]Veganism[:es]Veganismo[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/veganism/): La misión de Food Empowerment Project es ayudar a las personas a comprender cómo sus decisiones alimentarias pueden lograr que el mundo cambie para bien. ¿Por qué hacerse vegano? Cómo se hace vegana una persona ¿Es saludable seguir una dieta vegana? ¿Qué les sucede a los animales que son criados para servir de productos? ¿Qué
- [[:en]Vegan Holiday Recipes[:]](https://foodispower.org/vegan-holiday-recipes/): Vegan Holiday Recipes ’Tis the season! Many of us decorate our homes, purchase gifts for our loved ones, and/or cook a feast for our friends and family! We know putting together a menu for a diverse group of people can be difficult, so Food Empowerment Project is here to help. We’ve curated the ultimate
- [Insects and Worms](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/insects-and-worms/): Consider Insects and Worms In 2013, in studying the challenge of environmentally sustainable food security, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations landed not on a plant-based solution but on the consumption of insects and worms.[1] It’s not a new idea: insects and worms supplement the diets of some 2 billion people,
- [[:en]Advocacy Toolkits[:es]Kit de Activismo[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/advocacy-toolkits/): Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Advocacy Toolkits • Advocacy Toolkit & Letter Templates for Outreach: • Dining Halls • Campus Cafe & Grocery Stores • Local Restaurants • Collaboration Tips
- [[:en]Our Top 15 Eating Tips[:es]nuestros 15 consejos sobre cómo comer[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-top-15-eating-tips/): Our Top 15 Eating Tips Eat With Purpose 1. Go vegan – If you have access to healthy foods and don’t want to hurt animals.2. Shop with care – Try not to support corporations that violate human and animal rights.3. Lend your voice to echo the needs of farm workers (corporate campaigns, legislation).4. Choose organic
- [[:en]Eating Vegan while Traveling[:es]Comiendo vegano a bajo costo[:]](https://foodispower.org/resources/eating-vegan-while-traveling/): Eating Vegan While Traveling ✈️ Be prepared for takeoff! If you are flying, some airlines have an option for you to request a vegan meal ahead of time. In general, it is worth looking into your airline’s food offerings so that you can gauge the options available. If you’re able to book a vegan meal,
- [[:en]Shell Shock: The Cruelty Inside Exotic Eggs[:es]Insects and Worms[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/exotic-eggs/): Shell Shock: The Cruelty Inside Exotic Eggs First, let’s be clear: There is cruelty inside every animal-based egg produced for consumption. Eggs are among the world’s most ubiquitous foods, but while eggs from chickens may be the type many of us imagine when we think of eggs, there are scores of other types that humans
- [Conmoción en la granja: la crueldad que esconden los huevos exóticos](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/huevos-exoticos/): Conmoción en la granja: la crueldad que esconden los huevos exóticos Dejemos algo en claro desde el principio: hay crueldad detrás de cualquier huevo de origen animal producido para consumo humano. Los huevos son uno de los alimentos más consumidos en el mundo. Y aunque los huevos blancos de gallina son los que nos vienen
- [Piense en los insectos y las lombrices](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/piense-en-los-insectos-y-las-lombrices/): Piense en los insectos y las lombrices En un estudio realizado en 2013 por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura sobre el reto de crear seguridadalimentaria de manera ambientalmente sustentable se concluyó que la solución se encontraba enel consumo de insectos y lombrices en vez del consumo de plantas.[1]
- [Home](https://foodispower.org/home-2/): SUS DECISIONES PUEDEN CAMBIAR EL MUNDO Food Empowerment Project busca crear un mundo más justo y sostenible al concientizar a las personas sobre el poder que tienen nuestras decisiones para cambiar el mundo. DONAR From promoting veganism and standing against harmful industry practices to empowering the next generation through creative initiatives and giving back to
- [Home](https://foodispower.org/home-4/): SUS DECISIONES PUEDEN CAMBIAR EL MUNDO Food Empowerment Project busca crear un mundo más justo y sostenible al concientizar a las personas sobre el poder que tienen nuestras decisiones para cambiar el mundo. DONAR From promoting veganism and standing against harmful industry practices to empowering the next generation through creative initiatives and giving back to
- [[:en]Recetas Veganas[:es]Recetas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recetas-veganas/): Recetas Veganas Appetizers Beverages Breakfast Dessert Entrees Salads Sauce, Condiments, & Dips Sides Snacks Soups Appetizers Beverages Breakfast Dessert Entrees Salads Sauce, Condiments, & Dips Sides Snacks Soups Food Empowerment Project is excited to share these recipes donated by our supporters!Showing others how easy it is to make delicious vegan food makes it easier for
- [Granola](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/granola-2/): Granola is incredible as a sweet and savory topping or alone as a snack. This is a versatile recipe that can include any seeds, dried fruits, nut butter, or nuts of choice!
- [[:en]Mixed Berry Sorbet[:es]Sorbete de bayas variadas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/mixed-berry-sorbet/): Servings: 1 quart Ingredients:2 pounds mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.)1 cup agave nectar Instructions:Place all ingredients into a blender. Run at high speed until everything is smooth.Place in airtight container and freeze overnight.Enjoy!Recipe Courtesy of Kevin Archer**Please note, although Food Empowerment Project is linking to other organizations for their work on promoting local and organic
- [[:en]Eating Vegan[:es]Comer Vegano[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/eating-vegan/): Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Eating Vegan Eating Vegan Lunch/Dinner Chickpeas, fresh or cooked frozen vegetables, and riceHummus wrap: Tortilla shell, hummus, fresh or cooked frozen vegetables (such as lettuce,
- [[:en]Vegan Chili[:es]Vegan Chili[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-chili/): One of my fondest memories with my little sister is staying up all night at our Mom’s house, eating bowl after bowl of vegan chili. I would make us a huge batch and we would watch movies all night while eating it. Our favorite thing to do was pair it with vegan sour cream and vegan cornbread. We would mix them both in our chili to create a creamy, sweet, and salty concoction, and I still do this. I think it is the best way to eat it! I hope you enjoy this flavorful chili that will keep you warm and full, especially during the cooler seasons!
- [Cold Brew Coffee](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/cold-brew-coffee/): Description:I’m obsessed with this craze that always gives me the smoothest cup of coffee. In hot weather, this is my go-to for iced coffees and so much cheaper! Ingredients:1 ¾ cups ground coffee3 cups water Instructions:In a plastic container (ideally BPA-free), stir together ground coffee and water.Put lid on container and leave at room temperature for
- [[:en]Vegan "Fish" Tacos[:es]Sopa de garbanzos con tallarines[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-fish-tacos/): Vegan "Fish" Tacos Serving: Typically 4-6 tacos (Dependent on the amount of heart of palms in can/jar and how many placed in each taco) Vegan “Fish” Ingredients:1 cup breadcrumbs1 can/jar of heart of palm1 cup chickpea flour1 cup unflavored oat milk½ tablespoon celery salt½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon red pepper flakes½ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoon garlic powder1
- [[:en]Baba Ganoush[:es]frijoles negros con sofrito[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/baba-ganoush/): Baba Ganoush Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutesServings: 4–6Description:Serve with frying pan bread, pitta bread, spread on toast, or with or a selection of chopped fresh or chargrilled vegetables! Ingredients:2 medium eggplants1 garlic clove, grated1 lemon, juiced½ teaspoon chili flakes½ teaspoon sumac1 teaspoon cumin powder¼ teaspoon coriander4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- [[:en]Classic Vegan Honey[:es]frijoles negros con sofrito[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/classic-vegan-honey/): Classic Vegan Honey Making vegan honey at home takes just a few simple steps! Vegan honey is a more compassionate, cruelty-free way to add sweetness to your favorite foods and beverages. Learn more about bees and why honey isn’t vegan here. Ingredients: 1/2 cup agave or maple syrup 1 chamomile tea bag 1 shaving of
- [Earth Appreciation Bingo](https://foodispower.org/earth-appreciation-bingo/)
- [[:en]How to Grow Your Own Food[:es]Cómo cultivar sus propios alimentos[:]](https://foodispower.org/how-to-grow-your-own-food/): How to Grow Your Own Food Your Climate Grow Space Starting Seeds Nutrients 101 Growing Kitchen Scraps Seed Saving Your Climate Grow Space Starting Seeds Nutrients 101 Growing Kitchen Scraps Seed Saving Introduction When we take the time to analyze the entire process of food production, we are confronted with the multitude and magnitude of
- [[:en]Annual Reviews[:es]Reportes anuales[:]](https://foodispower.org/annual-reports/): We’re very excited to announce the release of our 2024 annual year in review! We want to extend our most sincere thank you to all Food Empowerment Project team, volunteers and supporters who helped us accomplish so much over the course of 2024. Lastly, our deepest gratitude goes out to all of our incredibly generous
- [[:en]Eating Vegan on a Budget[:es]Comiendo vegano a bajo costo[:]](https://foodispower.org/resources/eating-vegan-on-a-budget/): A healthy and compassionate lifestyle begins with our food choices. Each purchase we make has deep implications beyond our self-interests. The workers who grow and harvest our food depend on consumers to buy produce from sources that treat them with respect and pay them a fair wage. The animals who live in anguish each day on animal farms rely on consumers to reject this oppression and needless suffering.
- [[:en]Reports[:]](https://foodispower.org/reports/): Food Empowerment Project Surveys and Reports One goal of Food Empowerment Project is to highlight the inequity of the food system in the United States, which has led to higher rates of health problems among Black and Brown communities and in low-income communities, including diabetes, due to the lack of access to healthy foods. Areas
- [[:en]Sheep and Goats[:es]Ovejas y Cabras[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/sheep-and-goats/): Ovejas y Cabras En condiciones naturales, las ovejas y las cabras viven en los pastizales de zonas montañosas aisladas, y pasan la mayor parte de sus vidas pastoreando en los distintos paisajes que conforman su hábitat. Durante sus recorridos por las colinas pobladas de rica vegetación, una gran variedad de paisajes, olores, sonidos y sabores
- [[:en]The Palm Oil Predicament[:es]El dilema del aceite de palma[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/the-palm-oil-predicament/): The Palm Oil Predicament Advertencia: Este artículo incluye una referencia a actos de violencia sexual en la sección de “Abusos a los Derechos Humanos”.(Elaeis guianeensis), no solamente es una de las grasas comestibles que más se producen en el mundo (es ingrediente en alimentos que van desde galletas a margarinas y mantecas vegetales) sino que
- [[:en]Animals on Land[:es]ANIMALES TERRESTRES[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/): Animals on Land Insects and Worms Consider Insects and Worms In 2013, in studying the challenge of environmentally sustainable food security, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Read More »
- [[:en]Rabbits Raised for "Meat"[:es]la cria de conejos para carne[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/rabbits-raised-for-meat/): Rabbits Raised for "Meat" In nature, rabbits are an integral part of ecosystems throughout the world. From the vast Sonoran desert of North America to the Arctic tundra of Greenland, they have adapted to nearly every climate that the Earth has to offer. Closely related to rodents, they exhibit physical features and behaviors that are truly
- [[:en]Vegan Restaurant Survey Results[:]](https://foodispower.org/resources/vegan-restaurant-survey-results/): Food Empowerment Project’s Vegan Restaurant Survey It’s time to dine! Below are the responses (or lack of responses) from vegan restaurants that Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) supporters have requested for our survey. See Results Suggest A Restaurant We are grateful to all of the restaurants that have responded and to all of our supporters who
- [[:en]Vegan Restaurant Survey[:]](https://foodispower.org/resources/vegan-restaurant-survey/): Support Vegan Restaurants Aligned with Your Values Heartsick about vegan restaurants starting to serve animal products? Worried about supporting one that might? Vegan-curious and want to be sure to support vegan restaurants that align with your values? Suggest A Restaurant See Results About the Food Empowerment Project Vegan Restaurant Survey Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is
- [[:en]Resources[:es]Resursos[:]](https://foodispower.org/resources/): Resources This is just a short list of the many fine resources available. Books Films Children’s Books Books AnimalsBleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering by Mark HawthorneUndrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline GumbsFarm WorkersThe Farmworkers’ Journey by Dr. Ann LopezActivismA Vegan Ethic by Mark HawthorneAphro-ism by Aph Ko &
- [[:en]Find Vegan Foods[:es]Encuentre Comida Veganas[:]](https://foodispower.org/find-vegan-foods/): Almond (Flavors: Vanilla, Unsweetened Vanilla, Coconut (Flavors: Unsweetened Original)Good Karma –Flax milks – original, unsweetened, vanilla, and chocolate varieties Plant Milk – blend of oats, flax, and peas (Flavors: original, unsweetened, vanilla, chocolate)(shelf stable options & single serving sizes available)Happy Planet – (oat milk) (Flavors: original, vanilla, chocolate, barista)(shelf stable options & single serving sizes available)Kiki
- [[:en]Understanding Our Chocolate List[:es]Cómo Interpretar La Lista del Chocolate de Food Empowerment Project[:]](https://foodispower.org/understanding-our-chocolate-list/): UNDERSTANDING FOOD EMPOWERMENT PROJECT’S CHOCOLATE LIST Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) publishes a list of companies that sell chocolates that we do and do not recommend. Every company on this list (recommended or not) has to make at least one vegan chocolate product. When we contact the companies, we only ask them about their vegan chocolate products.
- [[:en]Our Work[:es]Nuestro trabajo[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-work/): The goal of Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is to raise awareness about how our food choices can change the world. By making informed, ethical food choices, we can make a difference and take a stand against abuses against both human and non-human animals. F.E.P. encourages people to use their individual choices to eat with their ethics
- [Fight For The Ocean](https://foodispower.org/fight-for-the-ocean-2/): In 2018, in honor of Dr. Sylvia Earle (an amazing oceanographer who’s been fighting for the ocean for over 50 years), Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) declared the day of her birthday, August 30th, as Fight for the Ocean Day. Our Fight for the Ocean effort (which we hope to grow into a full campaign) was created to help make a difference for our ocean and for those who call it home.
- [[:en]Vegan Indian Food – Coming Soon![:]](https://foodispower.org/vegan-indian-food-coming-soon-2/): Launching August 15th for Indian Independence Day. Days Hours Minutes Seconds © 2025 Food Empowerment Project | Food Empowerment Project is a registered non-profit, 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible.
- [[:en]School Supply Drive 2025[:es]School Supply Drive[:]](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2025/): Food Empowerment Project's School Supply Drive 2025 Donate For Children of Farm Workers June 23–July 18 Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.)’s annual School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers starts on Monday, June 23, and continues through Friday, July 18. This year, we will only be accepting monetary donations to buy the school supplies.*
- [School Supply Drive 2018](https://foodispower.org/school-supplies-drive-2013/): THANK YOU for your support of families who work so hard helping to put the food on our tables. Join our Facebook event to stay updated and share with friends and family. Photos above are of our wonderful recipients from 2017. *Please note, although Food Empowerment Project is referring to the work of another organization, we
- [School Supply Drive 2017](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2017/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is organizing a Bay Area school supply drive for the children of farm workers from Monday, July 10, through Sunday, July 23. The farm workers who pick our food are victims of an unjust system that benefits corporations over workers, profit over people, and greed over families. These workers strive to
- [School Supply Drive 2016](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-2016/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is organizing a Bay Area school supply drive for the children of farm workers from Monday, July 11, through Monday, July 25. The farm workers who pick our food are victims of an unjust system that benefits corporations over workers, profit over people, and greed over families. These workers strive to
- [School Supply Drive](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-5/): School Supply Drive For children of farm workers Success! Thanks to our supporters' generosity, we have been able to fulfill the need for 540 backpacks for this year. In fact, we have a few additional backpacks that we are donating to a new group of farm worker families that reached out to us after we
- [School Supply Drive](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive-4/): School Supply Drive 2021 For children of farm workers We did it! With your help! Update:We are so incredibly grateful and proud to have had your support to allow us to get 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and reusable water bottles to the children of farm workers.We are thankful for all of you who,
- [School Supply Drive](https://foodispower.org/school-supply-drive/): Support farm workers! School Supply Drive 2022 For Children of Farm Workers June 20-July 17 Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.)’s annual School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers is from Monday, June 20, through Sunday, July 17. The farm workers who pick our food are victims of an unjust system that benefits corporations over
- [Camp FFTO](https://foodispower.org/fight-for-the-ocean-2-2/): Welcome to Camp FFTO (Fight for the Ocean)! At Camp FFTO, our mission is to inspire care and action for our ocean, all while building a supportive and inclusive community. Camp FFTO is a virtual summer camp dedicated to creating a more just and compassionate world for marine life. Throughout the summer solstice (June 20
- [[:en]Empowering Our Communities[:]](https://foodispower.org/empowering-our-communities/): Empowering Our Communities: Navigating Federal Changes, Upholding Your Rights, Encouraging Food Justice, and Protecting Your Mental Health A Virtual Event June 16, 2025 – 3pm (PT) / 6pm (ET) Many of us are currently witnessing and/or experiencing the significant challenges of a new federal administration. Some have dedicated countless years to advocating for a more
- [[:en]Bitter Brew: The Stirring Reality of Coffee[:es]Una infusión amarga: La agitada realidad del café[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/coffee/): Coffee is the most popular beverage consumed in developed countries but grown almost exclusively in the Global South.[1] There are two main varieties of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. The former (which is considered better quality) comes mostly from Latin America, Ethiopia, and Kenya; the latter from Brazil, Vietnam, and Uganda.[2] In the United States, the largest
- [[:en]Vegan Hot Honey[:es]frijoles negros con sofrito[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-hot-honey/): Vegan Hot Honey This vegan hot honey is a delicious alternative to the popular sweet and spicy condiment. Learn more about bees and why honey isn’t vegan here. Ingredients:½ cup agave or maple syrupOne and ½ teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes¼ teaspoon hot sauce of your choiceSqueeze of lemon juicePinch of salt Instructions:Combine all
- [[:en]GMOs/Nanofoods[:es]Los organismos modificados genéticamente (GMO) y los nanoalimentos[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/gmosnanofoods/): Nanoparticles are now used in hundreds of consumer products, from potato chip bags to baby food—even some fruits and vegetables are treated with nanocoating to lengthen their shelf life.[32] But even though nanoparticles have been used in food manufacturing for decades, no one really knows how prevalent they are because (just like GMOs) the FDA does
- [[:en]Ethical Food Choices[:es]Selecciones éticas de alimentos[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/ethical-food-choices/): It’s hard to overstate the influence that Monsanto, the chemical and agricultural sciences giant, has had over the food we’ve eaten in the last hundred years.[28] One of the largest corporations in the world and a mainstay of the Forbes 500, the company is effectively a gatekeeper to the global food supply.[29] Beginning the 20th century
- [[:en]Colonization, Food, and the Practice of Eating[:es]Colonialismo en la alimentación[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/colonization-food-and-the-practice-of-eating/): Por ejemplo, los curas llegaron a ofrecer ganado a los jóvenes indígenas a cambio de su conversión al catolicismo. [8] La posesión de ganado era una opción tentadora: los animales representaban una fuente de ingresos y su consumo era símbolo de un estatus social elevado, según las percepciones de los españoles. Puesto que los alimentos
- [[:en]Our Food Choices[:es]Alternativas de Alimentos[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/): Our Food Choices What’s in a wine? As part of an informal survey, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) contacted winemakers who were promoting the fair treatment of farm workers to inquire if their Read More »
- [[:en]Peeling Back the Truth on Bananas[:es]A descascarar la verdad sobre los bananos[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/peeling-back-the-truth-on-bananas/): Peeling Back the Truth on Bananas Bananas are the most popular fruit in the world, with more than 100 billion consumed annually.[1] Bananas have been sold in North America since the late 1800s, although the popular variety at that time is not the one we enjoy today.[2] In 1890, a disease spread throughout banana-growing regions of Latin
- [[:en]The Buzz About Honey​[:es]El problema con la miel​[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/the-buzz-about-honey/): Is honey vegan? The short answer is no. To understand why, let’s examine what honey is and how it is made. Bee colonies are a perfectly balanced collective.
- [[:en]Workers in the Fishing Industry[:es]Los trabajadores de la industria pesquera[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/workers-in-the-fishing-industry/): From the steady depletion of fish populations to the suffering these animals experience, it is clear that commercial fishing is a cruel industry.
- [[:en]Slavery in the U.S.[:es]La esclavitud en los Estados Unidos[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/slavery-in-the-us/): Slavery is a reality in many parts of the world today, and the United States is no exception. There are currently an estimated 400,000 people living in slavery in the U.S.
- [[:en]Slaughterhouse Workers[:es]Los trabajadores de mataderos[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/slaughterhouse-workers/): La mayoría de los trabajadores padece de dolor constante debido a las largas jornadas y a lo repetitivo de su trabajo Se sienten irrespetados y poco valorados ya que sus supervisores no demoran en recordarles que son fácilmente reemplazables. En el caso de los trabajadores indocumentados, la amenaza constante de deportación es un factor más
- [[:en]Restaurant Workers[:es]Los trabajadores de los restaurantes[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/restaurant-workers/): Restaurant Workers Today, nearly half of every food dollar spent in the U.S. goes to the restaurant industry, a share that has nearly doubled over the last 60 years.[1] When we eat out, few of us think about the people who make these establishments function. We are often only peripherally aware of wait staff, and
- [[:en]Produce Workers[:es]Los trabajadores agrícolas[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/produce-workers/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) hopes for an increase in the number of farms taking action for the farm workers and is very happy that there is a growing number of programs dedicated to empowering field workers to become farmers. Many of these workers are first- or second-generation farmers from the U.S. and Mexico. With an
- [[:en]Importing Slavery[:es]La esclavitud; un producto de importación[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/importing-slavery/): Importing Slavery Many countries, including the United States, have a history of using slave labor in agriculture. Tragically, some regions of the world remain dependent on exploitive labor practices to this day. Slave labor exists in several forms such as “forced labor,” in which workers are required to labor against their will, and “debt bondage” in
- [[:en]Animal Agriculture Workers[:es]Los Trabajadores de la Agricultura Animal[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/factory-farm-workers/): Inhalable particulate matter is generally defined as airborne particles capable of reaching the lungs during normal breathing. In animal farms, these particles can come from many sources, including dry fecal matter, feed, animal dander and skin cells, feathers, fungi, dry soil, and bacterial endotoxins.[2, 7] The prevalence of these conditions is evident by the fact
- [[:en]Child Labor and Slavery in the Chocolate Industry[:es]la esclavitud en la industria del chocolate[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/slavery-in-the-chocolate-industry/): Child labor has been found on cocoa farms in Cameroon, Guinea, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, although since most of Western Africa’s cocoa is grown in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, the majority of child labor cases have been documented in those two countries.
- [[:en]Water Usage & Privatization[:es]El uso y la privatizavión del aqua[:]](https://foodispower.org/environmental-and-global/water-usage-privatization/): – cleaning (hosing down animals and facilities, and flushing out waste);– processing (slaughter, evisceration and de-boning);– rendering (turning unused body parts into by-products); and– leather tanning (soaking hides to remove salt and dirt).[11]“Meat” production also requires differing amounts of water depending on the species of animal being “processed.” For instance, pig production consumes the most
- [[:en]Other Ocean Life[:es]Otras Formas De Vida Marina[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/other-ocean-life/): (lobsters, crabs, shrimps)The world’s oceans are thoroughly dominated by invertebrates- animals who do not have a true spinal chord. Invertebrates represent over 95% of all animal species on Earth. [1] Crustaceans are among the most highly specialized invertebrates. Their jointed bodies allow for free range of motion, despite the fact that they have a rigid exoskeleton. In
- [[:en]Wild Fish[:es]pescado salvaje[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/fish/wild-fish/): Wild Fish Over the past several decades, commercial fishing has come to epitomize the definition of an unsustainable practice. The industry is motivated by the prospect of short-term profits, while expecting long-term consistency in supply. They rely on scientists to provide projected populations and dependable methods of tracking based on the current killing rate, species
- [[:en]Shark Finning[:es]Aleteo del Tiburon[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/fish/shark-finning/): One of the most devastating practices in the fishing industry today is the removal of shark fins for use in expensive soups. Known as “shark finning,” fishermen catch large numbers of sharks, cut off their top and side fins then drop them back into the water. Unable to swim, the sharks sink to the ocean
- [[:en]Farmed Fish[:es]Los Peces Cultivados[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/fish/farmed-fish/): Farmed Fish To some, aquaculture (farmed fishing) may appear to be a practical alternative to the inherently exploitive practices of commercial fishing. In reality, aquaculture further threatens wild populations and their fragile ecosystems. While commercial fishing indiscriminately destroys entire ecosystems, aquaculture does to the oceans what industrial animal factories do to the land. The aquaculture
- [[:en]Fish[:es]Peces[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/fish/): As with other industrially farmed animals, fish that are hunted and raised for meat experience unnecessary pain, fear and suffering. Wild caught fish suffer slow, painful deaths after becoming entangled or impaled in netting and hooks. Commercial fishermen continue to hunt most species at a highly unsustainable rate; in some cases, compromising the future survival
- [[:en]Commercial Fishing[:es]La Pesca Comercial[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/commercial-fishing/): As commercial fishing takes its toll on aquatic animal populations across the globe, fish farming has become increasingly common. Otherwise known as aquaculture, fish farming basically involves raising fish for food in underwater enclosures. With a growth rate of 9 percent annually since 1975, the fish farming industry now supplies nearly 40 percent of the global “seafood”
- [[:en]Turkeys[:es]Pavos[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/turkeys/): Turkeys In nature, turkeys have long been admired for their striking beauty and alluring disposition. Driven by an unyielding sense of curiosity, they roam their native woodlands and grasslands in search of food, shelter and mates. Early in our country’s history, Benjamin Franklin lobbied for the native wild turkey to be our nation’s national bird-calling them
- [[:en]Pigs[:es]Cerdos[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/pigs/): In nature, pigs are essentially survivors-a relic family of mammals who thrive in conditions that few other animals can endure. As true opportunists, they are guided by their keen senses, complex reasoning, and tempered instincts. In their native forests and grasslands, resources are often inconsistent and unreliable. As a result, their diet is extremely diverse-including fruits, nuts, roots, eggs, bulbs, fungi and anything else that is available. Living in an environment of perpetual change, pigs have learned that their survival is dependent on a nomadic lifestyle, commonly traveling several miles each day.
- [[:en]Ducks[:es]Patos[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/ducks/): Ducks In nature, ducks have extremely active lives, yet they retain a tranquil demeanor that is relaxing to observe. They are among the most decorated animals on the planet-flaunting magnificent color combinations, intricate patterns and unique plumage. Their habitat ranges from serene woodland lakes to the vast ocean waters around the world. Ducks’ lives revolve around
- [[:en]Cows Raised for "Meat"[:es]La cría de ganado para “carne”[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/cows/cows-raised-for-meat/): Cows Raised for "Meat" In nature, the relatives of domesticated “cattle” roam the grasslands, deserts, scrublands and forests of every continent except Antarctica. The Bovidae family includes more than 140 species such as bison, antelope, gazelles, goats, and sheep. In many ways, these animals are symbolic of the wild and rugged qualities of nature. From season
- [[:en]Cows Raised for Milk[:es]La cría de ganado para “leche”[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/cows/cows-raised-for-milk/): Cows Raised for Milk Cows in Their Natural Environment In nature, the relatives of domesticated cows roam the grasslands, deserts, scrublands, and forests of every continent except Antarctica. The Bovidae family includes more than 140 species such as bison, antelope, gazelles, goats, and sheep. From season to season, these animals’ survival depends on their intelligence,
- [[:en]Chickens Raised for "Meat"[:es]La cría de pollos para “carne”[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/chickens/chickens-raised-for-meat/): Chickens Raised for "Meat" In nature, chickens have many close relatives, such as turkeys, partridge, quail, peacocks, and pheasants. They all belong to an ancient order of birds known as the Galliformes. The males (roosters) typically boast bright and distinct colors an important factor in attracting a mate. Because chickens are ground-nesting birds, it is advantageous
- [[:en]Chickens (Hens) Raised for Eggs[:es]Gallinas criadas para la industria del huevo[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/chickens/hens-raised-for-eggs/): Chickens (Hens) Raised for Eggs In nature, hens spend much of their time and energy preparing for reproduction. As with most other animals, their lives revolve around their offspring. The formation and development of an egg requires a significant amount of stored nutrients. Consequently, a hen must eat a large variety of plants and insects
- [[:en]Earth Month Smoothie[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/earth-month-smoothie/): Earth Month Smoothie Scroll down for a quick and easy recipe video!Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1 (or 2 depending on cup size) Notes: Making this smoothie is a fun and delicious way to celebrate Earth (during Earth Month, or year-round)! While the cup decoration is a fun way to represent the natural features of our
- [[:en]Food Deserts*[:es]Desiertos Alimentarios*[:]](https://foodispower.org/access-health/food-deserts/): Food deserts can be described as geographic areas where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent.
- [[:en]Fast Food[:es]Las comidas rápidas[:]](https://foodispower.org/access-health/fast-food/): Fast Food Fast food in the U.S. has grown from a $6-billion-a-year industry in 1970[1] into a corporate juggernaut with a reported $200 billion in annual revenues in 2015.[2] Especially because “meat,” dairy, and eggs are the main ingredients in fast food, the exponential increase in its consumption has engendered a wide range of negative social impacts—including
- [[:en]Environmental Racism[:es]El Racismo Ambiental[:]](https://foodispower.org/environmental-and-global/environmental-racism/): Environmental Racism What Is Environmental Racism? While pollution is almost everywhere, certain communities are burdened with a disproportionate number of facilities that fill the air, soil, and water with contaminants. Typically found in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities and low-income communities, industrial polluters such as landfills, trash incinerators, coal plants, and toxic waste dumps affect
- [[:en]Dietary Diseases[:es]Enfermedades Dietéticas[:]](https://foodispower.org/access-health/dietary-diseases/): While the causes of coronary heart disease and diabetes vary, scientific evidence from dietary studies has linked the consumption of animal products to these deadly ailments.
- [[:en]Lactose Intolerance*[:es]La Intolerancia A La Lactosa*[:]](https://foodispower.org/access-health/lactose-intolerance/): In addition to being lactose normal, there are plenty of other reasons everyone should have access to non-dairy foods. As the public is becoming more aware of the cruelties inflicted upon cows raised for milk and other farmed animals, as well as the dreadful environmental impact of factory farming, there are more and more people making the
- [Accessibility statement](https://foodispower.org/accessibility-statement/): Accessibility Statement for foodispower.orgFood Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.Conformance statusThe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels
- [[:en][:en]News[:es]Noticias[:][:es]Noticias[:]](https://foodispower.org/contact-2/): News & Media News Releases Summary:Summary: Our new culinary website, VeganSoulFood.org, is featured in this North Carolina paper, along with a quote from jaz, F.E.P.’s vegan programs collective member.Date: June 18, 2024 | Source: The Asheville Citizen Times | Category: ArticleAmy’s Kitchen Boycott EndsSummary: We got so much media coverage on the end of the
- [[:en]The Ethical and Environmental Impacts of Octopus Farming[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/the-ethical-and-environmental-impacts-of-octopus-farming/): The Ethical and Environmental Impacts of Octopus Farming Ironically, the focus on octopus farming comes as interest in the rich inner lives of octopuses is growing. Recent books and documentaries, such as My Octopus Teacher, which won the Academy Award in 2021 for Best Documentary Feature, have captured the public’s imagination and celebrate these remarkable
- [[:en]Appetite for Justice[:es]Appetite for Justice[:]](https://foodispower.org/appetite-for-justice/): APPETITE FOR JUSTICE Food Empowerment Project's Blog Subscribe A Reflection on My Veganism This AANHPI Month When I became vegan five years ago, I was overwhelmed by the amount of information and choices that I faced. Social media had filled my head with ideas about what being vegan “should” look like and what products I
- [[:en]Our Timeline[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-timeline/): Our Timeline Chopped with a Vegan Twist, F.E.P.’s popular online food show, returned, this time featuring chefs Shruti Boddu, Alicia Casas, and Annie Wang. Another successful School Supply Drive delivered backpacks and school essentials to the children of farm workers.F.E.P. relocated our headquarters from San José to San Luis Obispo, California. The culinary food site VeganChineseFood.com was
- [[:en]Communications Team Member[:es]Vegan Program Coordinator[:]](https://foodispower.org/work-with-us/development-manager-2-3-2/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) Communications Team Member Background Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P., foodispower.org), founded in 2007, seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. We seek specifically to empower those with the fewest resources. Our advocacy areas include spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, fighting
- [[:en]Vegan Programs Team Member[:es]Vegan Program Coordinator[:]](https://foodispower.org/work-with-us/development-manager-2-3/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) Vegan Programs Team Member Background Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P., foodispower.org), founded in 2007, seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. We seek specifically to empower those with the fewest resources. Our advocacy areas include spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms,
- [[:en]Vegan “Jello”[:es] “Gelatina” vegana[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-jello/): Vegan “Jello” Prep Time: 2 minutesCook Time: 8 minutesTotal Time: 5 hours 10 minutesServings: 6Description:My friend was bummed when she found out that traditional Jell-O is not vegan, so I decided to make a recipe to show how easy it actually is to make vegan “jello.” Feel free to throw in some chopped fruit into
- [[:en]Lemon Tahini Dressing[:es]Aderezo de tahini con limón [:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/lemon-tahini-dressing/): Lemon Tahini Dressing Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 5 minutesServings: 6Description:This is my favorite go-to salad dressing! What makes any salad is its dressing, and you will not go wrong with this one! It is citrus-y, sweet, savory, nutty, creamy… Long story short, it is absolutely delicious. Ingredients:½ cup tahini 3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons maple
- [[:en]Sunflower Seed Pate[:es]Paté de semillas de girasol[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sunflower-seed-pate/): Sunflower Seed Pate Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutesServings: 4Description:This is a versatile recipe with a flavor that is out of this world! I love to serve inside nori sheets or lettuce wraps as a filling, on top of a salad, or shaped into patties and dehydrated for 6 hours (3 hours on each
- [[:en]Split Pea Soup[:es]Sopa de guisantes secos partidos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/split-pea-soup/): Split Pea Soup Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 55 minutes–1 hour 10 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour–1 hour 15 minutesServings: 1 Description: This recipe is versatile, so feel free to add more fresh produce as you like. I love to serve with bread! Ingredients: Soup Mix: 2½ tablespoons white rice 2½ tablespoons pearled barley 2½ tablespoons
- [[:en]Spicy Black Bean Burger[:es]Hamburguesa de frijoles negros picantes[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/spicy-black-bean-burger/): Spicy Black Bean Burger Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServings: 4Description:This recipe came about when I wanted to make my traditional black bean burger less dry by using vital wheat gluten instead of breadcrumbs and it worked out very well, so here it is for you to enjoy too! Ingredients:15 ounce
- [[:en]Mango Vinaigrette[:es]Vinagreta de mango[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/mango-vinaigrette/): Mango Vinaigrette Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutesServings: 4Description:This dressing makes me feel like I’m shining from the inside out. Now, I know some of you don’t like cilantro—that’s why you can use either cilantro or parsley for that fresh kick. Speaking of kicks, if you can handle the heat, definitely try this recipe
- [[:en]Sweet Potato Rice[:es]Arroz con camote[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sweet-potato-rice/): Sweet Potato Rice Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutesServings: 2Description:This raw vegan sweet potato rice fills me up without making me feel heavy, and the sauce is just the best added touch! Ingredients:For the base:2 cups sweet potato ½ cup cashews or pine nuts1 cup chopped broccoli½ cup coleslaw vegetable blend For the sauce:⅓ cup softened
- [[:en]Lentil Stew[:es]Cocido de lentejas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/lentil-stew/): Lentil Stew Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 35-55 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes- 1 hour 5 minutesServings: 6Description:One of my absolute favorite comfort foods. I hope you enjoy this cozy dish as much as I do! Ingredients:2 ½ cups brown lentils1 cup peas¼ cup all purpose flour2 carrots2 stalks celery 1 yellow onion2 cloves garlic, minced6 cups
- [[:en]French Toast[:es]Tostadas a la francesa [:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/french-toast/): French Toast Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 5 Description: Craving French toast? Here’s a simple recipe that is so delicious when served with powdered sugar, syrup, jam, fresh fruit, and any other of your favorite toppings! Ingredients: 5 slices of white bread 1 cup vanilla soy milk (or 1 cup
- [[:en]Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots[:es]Zanahorias “baby” asadas con vinagre balsámico[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/balsamic-roasted-baby-carrots/): Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 25-35 minutesTotal Time: 35-40 minutesServings: 8Description:This recipe is super simple and tasty! Ingredients:2 pounds baby carrots¼ cup olive oil¼ cup balsamic vinegar½ teaspoon sea salt Instructions:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.In a shallow roasting pan, toss carrots with olive oil then sprinkle with salt.Roast for
- [[:en]Baked Pears[:es]Peras al horno[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/baked-pears/): Baked Pears Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 4Description:A fall favorite, enjoy this delicious dish for breakfast, as a side dish or dessert! Ingredients:4 Bosc pears, cored and quartered1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons maple syrup4 teaspoons salt(Optional) ½ cup toasted walnuts Instructions:Heat oven to 425 degrees F.In a large rimmed baking
- [[:en]Wholemeal Bread[:es]Pan integral[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/wholemeal-bread/): Wholemeal Bread Prep Time: 25–30 minutesCook Time: 30–45 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes–1 hour 15 minutesServings: 15Description:Enjoy whole wheat bread with this simple recipe! Ingredients:250 grams plain white flour (all-purpose)250 grams wholemeal (whole wheat flour)2 teaspoons brown sugar2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons dry yeast (7 gram sachet)400 milliliters warm water1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds1 tablespoon sesame seeds4 tablespoons
- [[:en]Vegan Omelet[:es]Omelet vegana[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-omelet/): Vegan Omelet Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 1Description:A simple and versatile recipe, great for breakfast! Ingredients:1 cup plain flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon turmeric½ teaspoon pepper1 ½ cup oat milk1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil(Optional) finely chopped veggies to add to the batter, e.g., green onions, dill,
- [[:en]Red Cabbage Salad[:es]Ensalada de repollo morado[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/red-cabbage-salad/): Red Cabbage Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutesServings: 2 Description: This colorful and nutritious salad is just as beautiful as it is delicious! Ingredients: 1 small red cabbage 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 10 Brazilian nuts 2 small carrots 1 tablespoons lemon juice 1 bunch parsley Salt to taste Pepper
- [[:en]Purple Cauliflower Dip[:es]Dip de coliflor morado[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/purple-cauliflower-dip/): Purple Cauliflower Dip Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10-15 minutesTotal Time: 20-25 minutesServings: 4Description:Purple cauliflower? Try purple cauliflower dip! Delicious, simple, and beautiful. Ingredients:1 purple cauliflower1 clove garlic3 tablespoons tahini1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt to tastePepper to taste Instructions:Bring a large pot of water and salt to boil, add the cauliflower and cook
- [[:en]Orzo Salad[:es]Ensalada de orzo[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/orzo-salad/): Orzo Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServings: 4Description:All of the ingredients pair so well together to create this flavorful salad. Ingredients:1 cup uncooked orzo1–2 tablespoons red wine vinegar½ cup nuts of choice (macadamia nuts used here)Black sesame seeds1 carrot1 bunch kale½ bunch parsley1 stalk celery1–2 tablespoon oilSalt to tastePepper to
- [[:en]No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie[:es]Pastel de mantequilla de maní y chocolate sin hornear[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/no-bake-peanut-butter-chocolate-pie/): No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie Prep Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 3-4 hours 20 minutesServings: 8Description:This peanut butter chocolate pie is my new favorite dessert in rotation! Ingredients:Chocolate crust:½ cup dates1 cup almond flour1 cup pecans3 tablespoons cacao powder (please see F.E.P.’s Chocolate List for recommended brands) Filling:1 can coconut milk1 cup peanut butter6 tablespoons maple syrup1
- [[:en]Leek and Potato Soup[:es]Sopa de puerros y papas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/leek-and-potato-soup/): Leek and Potato Soup Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15-20 minutesTotal Time: 12-30 minutesServings: 6Description:The parsnip adds a delicious twist to this classic potato soup recipe! Ingredients:1 large onion1 parsnip 3 leeks4 potatoes1 clove garlic, minced600 milliliters vegetable stock2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper150 milliliters vegan cooking cream Instructions:Chop potatoes, onion, and parsnips into
- [[:en]Creamy Fennel and Parsnip Soup[:es]Sopa cremosa de hinojo y chirivía[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/creamy-fennel-and-parsnip-soup/): Creamy Fennel and Parsnip Soup Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutesServings: 4 Description: This recipe is so filling and satisfying. Give it a try! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced 4 parsnips, peeled, coarsely chopped 3 medium
- [[:en]Cashew Ricotta Eggplant Roll-ups[:es]Enrollados de berenjena con ricota de marañón[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/cashew-ricotta-eggplant-rollups/): Cashew Ricotta Eggplant Roll-ups Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 25 minutes–3 hoursTotal Time: 55 minutes–3 hours 55 minutesServings: 5Description:Make it raw or make it cooked! This recipe is so simple and satisfying. Ingredients:1 eggplant Eggplant marinade:3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Cashew ricotta:1½ cups soaked cashews¼ cup water1 tablespoon nutritional yeast1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Mushroom
- [[:en]Carrot Cake[:es]Pastel de zanahoria[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/carrot-cake/): Carrot Cake Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutesServings: 12Description:Simple, delicious, and fluffy carrot cake! Ingredients:1 cup all purpose flour2 medium carrots1 ½ cup hazelnuts or walnuts½ cup almonds1 cup brown sugar½ cup cold water¼ cup vegetable oil or coconut oil1 ½ teaspoons baking powder Instructions:In a large mixing bowl whisk together
- [[:en]Broccoli and Cauliflower Dip[:es]Dip de brócoli y coliflor[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/broccoli-and-cauliflower-dip/): Broccoli and Cauliflower Dip Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10-15 minutesTotal Time: 20-25 minutesServings: 6Description:Broccoli and cauliflower come together in a familiar reunion in this simple and delicious dip! Ingredients:1 small cauliflower1 small broccoli1 clove garlic3 tablespoons tahini1 tablespoon olive oilSalt to taste Pepper to taste Instructions:Break up cauliflower and broccoli into florets.Bring a large pot
- [[:en]Black Sesame Seed Hummus [:es]Humus de semillas de sésamo [:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/black-sesame-seed-hummus-/): Black Sesame Seed Hummus Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 6Description:The taste of this dish is so tasty and unique, you have to try it! Ingredients:16-ounce can chickpeas1 cup black sesame seeds½ tablespoon salt3 tablespoons oil (do not use olive oil)2 cloves garlic2 tablespoons tahini 1 cup water Pepper to taste Instructions:Add black
- [[:en]Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Mushrooms[:es]Coles de Bruselas ralladas con hongos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/shredded-brussel-sprouts-with-mushrooms/): Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Mushrooms Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20-25 minutesTotal Time: 30-35 minutesServings: 4Description:This is a great side dish for folk that don’t normally like sprouts! Ingredients:3 tablespoons oil1 onion1 garlic clove, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste 2 ½ cups chestnut mushrooms1 pound brussels sprouts3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari Instructions:Heat 1 tablespoon
- [[:en]Omega Bites[:es]Bocaditos omega[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/omega-bites/): Omega Bites Prep Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes–1 hour 30 minutesServings: 24 Description: These little Omega Bites are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and are a tasty little snack. Great for packing in kids’ lunch boxes too. Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds 1½ cups puffed rice ½ cup rolled oats 1 cup
- [[:en]Mushroom Gravy[:es]Salsa de hongos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/mushroom-gravy/): Mushroom Gravy Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 6Description:Looking for a vegan gravy to slather all over mashed potatoes or whatever else you dream up? Check out this high-protein mushroom gravy recipe! Ingredients:1 package extra-firm silken tofu 1 onion, diced1 bulb garlic, minced3 cups mushrooms (cut very small)1½ cup unsweetened soy milk ½
- [[:en]Pulled “Pork” Jackfruit BBQ[:es]Barbacoa de “cerdo deshilachado” hecho con yaca[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/pulled-pork-jackfruit-bbq/): Pulled “Pork” Jackfruit BBQ Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20-55 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes–1 hour 5 minutesServings: 4Description:This recipe for vegan pulled “pork” jackfruit BBQ uses just a few ingredients. It’s so meaty, even non-vegans will love it. Ingredients:1 onion 2 20-ounce cans jackfruit in brine1.5–2 cups vegan barbecue sauce (pick your favorite!)Oil to saute or
- [[:en]Deviled Eggs[:es]Huevos endiablados[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/deviled-eggs/): Deviled Eggs Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour–1 hour 30 minutesServings: 12 Description: You will need an egg mold for this recipe. Use a store-bought egg mold or do it yourself by shaping aluminum foil or using an oval-shaped cookie cutter! I think I have peaked in life with this creation!
- [[:en]Caramelized Onion Vegan Sausage [:es]Salchicha vegana de cebolla caramelizada [:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/caramelized-onion-vegan-sausage/): Caramelized Onion Vegan Sausage Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesTotal Time: 1 hourServings: 8Description:I fancied sausages for lunch one time so I made these beauties! Ingredients:1 cup of pea protein chunks (broken up)1 cup of vegetable stock2 tablespoons soy sauce1½ tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon mushroom sauce½ tablespoon white pepper½ teaspoon MSG1 teaspoon sage1 teaspoon
- [[:en][:en]Baked Oats and Berries[:es]Avena con bayas al horno[:][:es]frijoles negros con sofrito[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/baked-oats-and-berries/): Baked Oats and Berries Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 45-50 minutesTotal Time: 50-55 minutesServings: 12Description:Breakfast is served! This vegan baked oats and berries dish is perfect to make ahead and serve a crowd or cut into individual portions to freeze. Ingredients:4 cups oats (I use 1 cup rolled oats and 3 cups steel cut oats.
- [[:en]Apple Cider Donuts[:es]frijoles negros con sofrito[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/apple-cider-donuts/): Apple Cider Donuts Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15-17 minutesTotal Time: 25-27 minutesServings: 6Description:You will need a donut mold for this recipe! You can use a store-bought mold or do it yourself with a muffin tin or shape aluminum foil. Does it ever feel like the closest you’ll get to fall festivities, tasty donuts, and other seasonal sweets
- [[:en]Apple Butter[:es]frijoles negros con sofrito[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/apple-butter/): Instant Pot Apple Butter Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 12 hours 20 minutesTotal Time: 12 hours 25 minutesServings: 20Description:For your toast or to top your oatmeal, this easy recipe for apple butter in the instant pot will have you dashing out to the apple farm or local market for apples. Ingredients:10 cups chopped apples of choice1 cup
- [[:en]Tomato Soup[:es]Crema de sopa de brócoli[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tomato-soup/): Tomato Soup Prep Time: 20 minutes–8 hours Cook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes–8 hours 50 minutesServings: 8Description:This tomato soup is both savory and creamy, and definitely delicious. Best paired with vegan grilled cheese! Ingredients:Tomato soup: 2 28-ounce cans of petite diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons vegan butter 1 small onion 4–5 cloves of garlic 4 cups of vegan
- [[:en]Tofu Frittata[:es]Frittata de tofu[:]​](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tofu-frittata/): Tofu Frittata Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour 10 minutesServings: 1Description:A simple egg-free frittata—just blend, top, and bake. You’ll use the cornstarch as a binder (to help solidify the mixture), so don’t forget it. The black salt, however, is completely optional, so no sweat if it’s unavailable at your local store. Have fun freestyling
- [[:en]Spicy TLT Sandwich[:es]Crema de sopa de brócoli[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/spicy-tlt-sandwich/): Spicy TLT Sandwich Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutesServings: 1Description:A tasty and satisfying sandwich that combines marinated tempeh with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, creamy smashed avocado, and a spicy kick from jalapenos. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Ingredients:½ block of tempeh, sliced1 avocado, smashed4–5 pickled or fresh jalapenos, sliced2 slices bread Lettuce
- [[:en]Smashed Edamame Toast[:es]Crema de sopa de brócoli[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/smashed-edamame-toast/): Smashed Edamame Toast Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutesServings: 1Description:Stay satiated even longer with this higher-protein spin on classic avocado toast! Ingredients:2 slices toast (or 1 bagel) 50 grams (just over ⅓ cup) shelled and cooked edamame 50 grams avocado (approximately ⅓ small avocado) or ⅓ cup plain unsweetened vegan yogurt ½ lemon, juiced ½ teaspoon garlic
- [[:en]Sloppy Lentils[:es]Crema de sopa de brócoli[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sloppy-lentils/): Sloppy Lentils Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour 5 minutesServings: 4 Description:A vegan adaptation of a classic sloppy joe. This the perfect recipe for those weeknights when you need a hands-off dinner. Best served on a bun and paired with a large side salad. Ingredients:1 pound green or brown lentils, dry 1 medium yellow onion, chopped ½
- [[:en]Savory Breakfast Porridge[:es]Crema de sopa de brócoli[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/savory-breakfast-porridge/): Savory Breakfast Porridge Prep Time: 15–30 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 25–40 minutesServings: 1 Description: Savory oatmeal? Don’t knock it ’til you try it. This porridge is packed with balanced nutrients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats to prolong the fuel in your morning tank. This recipe is great because all of the ingredients can be substituted to
- [[:en]Peanut Butter Protein Bites[:es]Granola[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/peanut-butter-protein-bites/): Peanut Butter Protein Bites Prep Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: Approximately 22 bites (35 grams each) Description: With many grams of protein per bite, these are effective meal-prep snacks to power your workouts and satisfy sweet cravings! Ingredients: ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup powdered peanut butter* 136 grams (about 4 scoops) protein
- [[:en]Chick'n Pot Pie[:es]Ensalada De "Atún" Y Garbanzos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chickn-pot-pie/): Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour 20 minutesServings: 4–5 pies Description:A warm, cozy, comfort classic. You will surely love this dish, best shared with loved ones. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons vegan butter ½ onion, chopped4–5 cloves garlic, chopped1 cup chopped carrots1 stalk celery, chopped2 small potatoes, diced (I use Yukon gold potatoes) ¼ cup
- [[:en]Caramelized Onion and Arugula Vegan Pizza[:es]Boronas de tofu[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/caramelized-onion-and-arugula-vegan-pizza/): Caramelized Onion and Arugula Vegan Pizza Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30–35 minutesTotal Time: 40–45 minutesServings: 8 Description:Each bite of this delectable pizza offers a harmonious blend of tastes and textures that will have you reaching for another slice before you know it! The luscious sweetness of caramelized onions combine with the creamy goodness of vegan
- [[:en]Banana Nice Cream[:es]“Nice Cream” de banano[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/banana-nice-cream/): Prep Time: 5Total Time: 5Servings: 2–3 Description:I’ve always loved traditional ice cream, but now I’ve found a healthier, more sustainable alternative—Banana Nice Cream! It’s super creamy, kind of like soft serve, and you can whip it up in no time with just a few ingredients. Plus, you can add in different flavors or toppings to make
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- [[:en]Vegan Hacks[:]](https://foodispower.org/vegan-hacks/): Vegan Hacks Veganism has grown in popularity year after year. Nearly every animal-based food product now has a vegan alternative—including specialty items! Now more than ever, it’s clear any traditional recipe can have a plant-based twist. By garnering the power of whole foods, we can transform simple ingredients into delicious “meat” and dairy substitutes. By doing
- [[:en]Donate-a-thon[:]](https://foodispower.org/donate-a-thon/): 2024 Donate-a-Thon to support Food Empowerment Project RECORDED LIVE – SAT. OCTOBER 19 Register Free Donate Now Thanks to everyone who attended our Donate-A-Thon! We had so much fun and hope you did too! We are grateful that we raised $2,090 to help move our work forward. Our Donate-A-Thon has ended but you can still donate to help
- [[:en]Mission and Values[:es]Mision y Valores[:]](https://foodispower.org/about-f-e-p/): Mission Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. We encourage healthy food choices that reflect a more compassionate society by spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, the depletion of natural resources, unfair working conditions for produce workers, and the unavailability of
- [[:en]Animals of the Sea[:es]VIDA MARINA[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea/): Animals of the Sea Wild Fish Wild Fish Over the past several decades, commercial fishing has come to epitomize the definition of an unsustainable practice. The industry is motivated by the Read More »
- [Butternut Squash Macaroni No Cheese](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/butternut-squash-macaroni-no-cheese/): Description:This delicious comfort food will keep you coming back for more! Between the baked breadcrumbs, the hint of nutmeg, or the creamy butternut squash-cheese sauce, I couldn’t possibly choose my favorite part even if I wanted to. Enjoy this dish especially as it starts to get cooler outside; it will warm your heart! Prep Time:
- [[:en]F.E.P.'s Chocolate List[:es]Lista de chocolate de F.E.P.[:]](https://foodispower.org/chocolate-list-2-2/): A list of companies that make vegan products containing chocolate and if they source their chocolate from areas where the worst forms of child labor and/or slavery are the most prevalent.
- [Fight for the Ocean Day – Events](https://foodispower.org/ffto-events/): FIGHT FOR THE OCEAN EVENTS EVENT LOCATIONS EVENT PHOTOS #Fight4TheOcean Events YEAR 2020 2019 2018 #Fight4TheOcean 2020 LOCATIONS​ CALIFORNIA FLORIDA MASSACHUSETTS PENNSYLVANIA CANADA NEW ZEALAND #Fight4TheOcean 2020 LOCATIONS DO AN OCEAN CLEAN-UP #Fight4TheOcean 2021 LOCATIONS DO AN OCEAN CLEAN-UP Do an ocean clean-up on August 30th! If you live near a seashore, grab a bucket
- [[:en]Contact & Sharing[:es]Contacto & Compartir[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/contact-sharing/): Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Contact & Sharing As you make changes on your campus, please update F.E.P. on your successes and/or challenges you face in the process of making
- [[:en]Tips & Resources[:es]Consejos y recursos[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/tips-resources/): Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Tips & Resources Tips for vegan food advocacy in college spacesStay critical of your college’s food options. Colleges will often invest the most money and
- [[:en]Success Stories[:es]Casos de éxito[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-vegan-in-college/success-stories/): Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Introduction Eating Vegan Tips & Resources Advocacy Toolkits Success Stories Contact & Sharing Order Guide Success Stories Advocating against the unethical practices of the animal agriculture industry can be done in many ways! Social media campaigns, working with school district
- [[:en]Coconut Controversy[:es]La controversia del coco[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/steeped-in-injustice-a-look-at-tea-2/): “Cattle under coconuts” in Sri Lanka Por último, también hay factores ambientales que deben considerarse. Con el fin de generar más ingresos muchos productores de coco practican el “monocultivo”; es decir, producen solo un cultivo en el mismo terreno año tras año. Esta práctica a la larga agota los nutrimentos del suelo, lo cual obliga
- [[:en] News Releases[:]](https://foodispower.org/news-releases/): News Releases Food Empowerment Project Releases Vegan Chinese Food Booklet For Lunar New Year New recipe booklet is the perfect tool to kickstart a plant-based journey in the Year of the Dragon! Read More » Sunday March 3rd, 2024 No Comments
- [[:en][:en]School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers[:es]Proyecto anual de Food Empowerment Project de recolección de útiles escolares para los niños de los trabajadores agrícolas[:][:]](https://foodispower.org/our-work/school-supply-drive-for-children-of-farm-workers/)
- [[:en]Balsamic Vinaigrette Kale Chips[:es]Hojuelas de col rizada (kale) con vinagreta de vinagre balsámico[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/balsamic-vinaigrette-kale-chips/): My taste buds are beyond satisfied with this crunchy recipe that is both sweet and savory. I love how simple this recipe is and the fact that it only requires three ingredients.
- [[:en]Breakfast Toast[:es]Tostadas para el desayuno[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/breakfast-toast/): How can something so simple be so delicious? My roommate eats this toast every single morning, and once I tried it, I understood why. Feel free to add more or less of each ingredient to fit your preferences!
- [[:en]The Embodiment of Injustice: The Dairy Industry[:]](https://foodispower.org/the-embodiment-of-injustice-the-dairy-industry/): Food Empowerment Project's webinar: The Embodiment of Injustice: The Dairy Industry RECAP Overview On June 29th, Food Empowerment Project wrapped up our webinar, “The Embodiment of Injustice: The Dairy Industry.” This free virtual event brought forward the overlooked injustices embedded in the dairy industry, including the legacy of colonization, animal exploitation, worker mistreatment, and environmental
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- [What’s going on at Amy’s Kitchen?](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/whats-going-on-at-amys-kitchen-3/): WHAT'S GOING ON AT AMY'S KITCHEN? 10 Ways to Support The Workers of Amy’s Kitchen Groups Standing With The Workers Alternatives to Amy’s News Coverage Why This Matters to Us 10 Ways to Support The Workers of Amy’s Kitchen Groups Standing With The Workers Alternatives to Amy’s News Coverage Why This Matters to Us COMMUNITY
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- [[:en]Events[:es]eventos[:]](https://foodispower.org/events/): Upcoming events Eating Vegan in College Coming Soon! We can not wait to share with you the launch of our newest resource to support youth going and staying vegan! Eating Vegan in College Read More » Monday July 29th, 2024 No Comments
- [[:en]Vegan Butter[:es]Mantequilla vegana[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-butter/): 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar¼ + 1/8 teaspoon salt½ cup + 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil, melted1 Tablespoon canola oil, safflower oil or sunflower oil1 teaspoon liquid soy lecithin -or- liquid sunflower lecithin -or- 2 ¼ teaspoons soy lecithin granules¼ teaspoon xanthan gumInstructions:Place the soy milk, apple cider vinegar and salt in
- [[:en][:en]School Supply Drive for the children of farm workers[:es]Proyecto anual de Food Empowerment Project de recolección de útiles escolares para los niños de los trabajadores agrícolas[:][:]](https://foodispower.org/our-work/school-supply-drive-for-children-of-farm-workers-2/)
- [[:en]Sweet Potato & Parsnip Soup[:es]SOPA DE CAMOTE Y NABO BLANCO[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sweet-potato-parsnip-soup/): Description:This sweet potato & parsnip soup is an easy work lunch. It’s so quick and easy to make, perfect for meal prepping, and provides work meals for about 3 days. If you don’t want to eat parsnip soup for multiple days in a row, you can freeze single portions to have them on hand for
- [[:en]Steamed King Mushroom "Scallops" with Glass Noodles[:es]Vieiras de hongos King al vapor con tallarines de cristal[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/steamed-king-mushroom-scallops-with-glass-noodles/): Ingredients:Sauce to cook the mushroom scallopsKing mushrooms to make 6-8 scallops1 tablespoon vegan Oyster2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon light soy1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine2 tablespoon cooking oil5 – 4 oz mung bean noodles (also known as glass noodles, vermicelli noodles)Half bulb garlic mincedSauce for the finished dish1 or 2 Chillies slicedSmall bunch Spring onions, white parts3 tablespoon
- [[:en]Vegan "Lobster" Macaroni & Cheese[:es]Macarrones con queso veganos con “langosta”[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-lobster-macaroni-cheese/): Prep & Cook Time 90 minutes | Makes 8″ Round Deep Baking Dish | Serving Size: 6-8 Portions Ingredients:1 lobster mushroom (12-16 oz, washed, broken into large chunks)½ cup vegan butter2 tablespoons garlic (chopped)2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, divided)2 tablespoons chives or scallions (chopped)¾ cup vegan mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)¾ cup vegan cheddar (shredded, divided)1-¼ cup
- [[:en]Bahamian "Conch" Fritters[:es]Buñuelos de “caracol” estilo Bahamas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/bahamian-conch-fritters/): Prep Time: 60 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serving Size: 12-16 fritters Ingredients:Mock Conch Meat: 1-½ cup pink oyster mushrooms (rough chopped) 1-½ cup water 2oz kelp/kombu (small handful) 2 Tablespoons sea salt ¼ cup Agave Nectar Fritters: 1-½ cups mock conch meat *3/4 cup GF flour mix (or all purpose flour)1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon onion powder⅓ cups tri-colored
- [Chocolate Silk Pie with Almond Crust](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chocolate-silk-pie-with-almond-crust/): Ingredients:Filling:2 (12.3 ounce) packages silken tofu1 ½ cups vegan chocolate chips, melted (Please visit F.E.P.’s chocolate list to help make informed choices on chocolate selection)¼ cup unrefined cane sugarAlmond Crust:2 cups almond meal flour1 Tablespoon cornstarch¼ teaspoon sea salt3 Tablespoon unrefined cane sugar¼ cup non dairy margarine1 Tablespoon non dairy milk Instructions:To make the pie
- [[:en]Peppermint Bark[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/peppermint-bark/): You will surely not regret trying this vegan peppermint bark recipe, except maybe when you are reaching for seconds, thirds, and fourths. I love the odd shapes of traditional peppermint bark that comes from breaking the pieces apart by hand. This recipe is a sweet, simple, and fun holiday classic!
- [[:en]Apple Gingerbread Pancakes (gluten-free)[:es]PANQUEQUES DE MANZANA Y GENGIBRE (SIN GLUTEN)[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/apple-gingerbread-pancakes-gluten-free/): Ingredients:1 scoop (30g) protein powder(optional; can be substituted with flour)60g (0.5 cups) all purpose glutenfree flour0.5 teaspoon cinnamon1 Tablespoon gingerbread spice1 Tablespoon baking powderpinch of saltoat milk (about 150ml)dark chocolate chips (optional)Ingredients for the topping:1 apple1-2 Tablespoon coconut oil1 tsp cinnamon Instructions:Mix the dry ingredients for the pancakes. Then add milk until the batter becomes
- [[:en]ABC Bowl - Avocado Banana Cucumber[:es]tazon de aguacate banano y pepino[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/abc-bowl-avocado-banana-cucumber/): Description:I know. Maybe it sounds a little far out, but it is so refreshing, nourishing, and delicious. It’s like eating a hug for breakfast. Ingredients:½ a ripe avocado1 medium-sized peeled cucumber(you can freeze in advance if you like, then the cucumber acts like an ice cube)1 sliced, frozen banana½ – 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice
- [Sweet Potato Smoothie](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sweet-potato-smoothie/): Ingredients:⅓ cup pureed sweet potato½ orange, frozen1 banana, sliced and frozen1 cup non dairy milk, unsweetened1 teaspoon ginger, grated1 Tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed mealInstructions:The night before, freeze the banana (cut into slices) and the orange (peeled and broken into their sections).Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.Note: Sweet potato can be
- [Ginger Peach Soda](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/ginger-peach-soda/): Ingredients:1 (15 ounce) can peaches in 100% fruit juice½ cup unrefined cane sugar2 Tablespoon ginger, grated1 Tablespoon lemon juice2 liter seltzer waterInstructions:Combine the peaches with juice, sugar, ginger, and lemon juice in a blender.Blend until combined.Place ingredients in a large pitcher and add the seltzer water.Note: Best if allowed to sit at least an hour.
- [[:en]Green Fried Tomatoes[:es]TOMATES VERDES FRITOS[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/green-fried-tomatoes/): Description:A very flexible based recipe for any veggie you want to roast! I’ve also had major success with cauliflower, regular broccoli, and potatoes. Ingredients:3 firm, green tomatoes3/4 cup buttermilk (3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk mixed with 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes to act as buttermilk)1 cup gluten-free
- [[:en]Cumin Curry Broccolini "Fries"[:es]Broccollini fritos con comino y curry[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/cumin-curry-broccolini-fries/): Description:A very flexible based recipe for any veggie you want to roast! I’ve also had major success with cauliflower, regular broccoli, and potatoes. While I love eating these plain, they are also my favorite side for veggie burgers and super delicious dipped in ketchup and mustard! Ingredients:2 bunches broccolini½ Tablespoon curry powder½ Tablespoon cumin1 teaspoon
- [Press Kit](https://foodispower.org/elementor-32978/): Press Kit About Food Empowerment Project Mission Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. We encourage healthy food choices that reflect a more compassionate society by spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, the depletion of natural resources, unfair working conditions for
- [[:en]Humane Myths[:es]Mitos Humanitarios[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/humane-myths/): Humane Myths In recent years, industrial animal factories have developed a series of deceptive terms and labels to make consumers believe that animal products can come from animals who were “humanely raised.” In a strategic effort to take advantage of consumers’ “good intentions,” the packages often carry misleading titles and blissful images of animals on
- [[:en]Fair Trade and Related Issues[:es]el comercio justo y otros temas relacionados[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/fair-trade/): As a vegan food justice organization, Food Empowerment Project strives to do its best to provide consumers with enough information to make easy and informed decisions. We know that you probably clicked on this link in order to have a better understanding of Fair Trade. Unfortunately, this is a fairly complicated issue and one that
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- [F.E.P. Newsletter Archive](https://foodispower.org/alerts/): Food Empowerment Project Newsletter Archives If you’d like to receive our monthly newsletters, subscribe here. 2024 April – Thanks to you, our anti-dairy campaign is growing March – Don’t wait to get your copy of Vegan Chinese Food! February – Can you help us with our new culinary website? January – Coconut controversy: What you should know
- [[:en]In the News[:es]en las noticias[:]](https://foodispower.org/in-the-news/): Food Empowerment Project’s various initiatives have been included in conferences, podcasts, interviews and other news sources, throughout the last decade. Below are details and links for these news sources; feel free to share! 2024Park Forest, Richton Park Officials Hope to Draw Grocery Stores to Avoid a Food DesertSummary: This story on food insecurity quotes F.E.P.’s
- [What’s going on at Amy’s Kitchen?](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/whats-going-on-at-amys-kitchen-2/): WHAT'S GOING ON AT AMY'S KITCHEN? 10 Ways to Support The Workers of Amy’s Kitchen Groups Standing With The Workers Alternatives to Amy’s News Coverage Why This Matters to Us 10 Ways to Support The Workers of Amy’s Kitchen Groups Standing With The Workers Alternatives to Amy’s News Coverage Why This Matters to Us COMMUNITY
- [[:en]German "Sauerbraten"[:es]“SAUERBRATEN” ALEMÁN[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/german-sauerbraten/): Description:“Sauerbraten” is a hearty and opulent meal, which you would eat on Sundays or holidays like Christmas.Now, this is not something you whip up within an hour – it requires some prep time the day before. But the actual preparation is not as complex as you might guess. Down below you can find the instructions
- [[:en]Classic Brownies[:es]Brownies clásicos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/classic-brownies/): Description:These brownies please both factions: the fudgy-brownie party and the cake-like brownie caucus. Do we really need to divide over something so delicious?Please note: use natural cocoa powder, not the Dutch-processed variety. The acidic characteristics of natural cocoa are critical for ensuring a good rise.Servings: 1 9×9 Pan Ingredients:1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup natural cocoa powder,
- [[:en]What's in a wine?[:es]¿Qué Contiene El Vino?[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/whats-in-a-wine/): As part of an informal survey, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) contacted winemakers who were promoting the fair treatment of farm workers to inquire if their wines were also vegan. As a vegan food justice organization, F.E.P. is concerned with the treatment of those who work in the vineyards. It may come as a surprise to
- [Volunteer With Us](https://foodispower.org/volunteer-with-us/): Thanks so much for your interest in volunteering with Food Empowerment Project. As an all volunteer organization, we have a variety of ways in which you can help! Spread the word to your friends and family by sharing our websites with them: FoodIsPower.org and VeganMexicanFood.com (full of great recipes). Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram where
- [[:en]Chia Seed Pudding [:es]Pudín de chía[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chia-seed-pudding/): Chia seed pudding is a quick and easy breakfast or snack packed with lots of nutrients, including calcium, fiber, and omega-3s. I love chia seed pudding because it is so creamy and can absorb any flavor you add to it!
- [[:en]Tofu Scramble[:es]Revuelto de tofu[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tofu-scramble/): Whether by itself, in a tortilla, or paired with other breakfast foods, this tofu scramble does not disappoint.
- [[:en]Tofu Cream Cheese[:es]Queso crema a base de tofu[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tofu-cream-cheese/): This tofu cream cheese recipe is simple and oil-free. My favorite way to customize it is by mixing in freshly chopped chives after the base has been blended; however, you can customize it to your liking! It tastes so good on a bagel or toast.
- [[:en]Tofu Crumbles[:es]Boronas de tofu[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tofu-crumbles/): When I have little time or energy, tofu crumbles are my go to. It pairs well with rice, beans, and veggies in a bowl or taco! Las boronas de tofu son mi comida favorita cuando tengo poco tiempo o energía. Combinan bien con arroz, frijoles y verduras; ya sea en un tazón o en un taco.
- [[:en]The Problem with Avocados[:es]El problema con los aguacates[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/the-problem-with-avocados/): The Problem with Avocados Trigger warning: This article contains references to sexual violence in The Human Cost section below.For some time, the avocado has been the darling of the food movement. Nutritious and delicious, avocados are loved by vegans and omnivores alike—who consume 11 billion pounds of them worldwide each year[1]—not to mention being a
- [[:en]Report 2019[:]](https://foodispower.org/report-2019/): Match My Donation
- [[:en]Vegan Boba Milk Tea[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-boba-milk-tea/): Vegan BOBA Milk tea Scroll down for a quick and easy recipe video!Servings: 4 cups Ingredients:Milk Tea4 cups water4 tbsp black tea leaves (or 4 bags black tea)2 whole star anise3 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp cloves½ cup granulated sugar (optional)Boba1 cup dry tapioca pearls⅛ cup brown sugar, or maple syrup (optional) Instructions:Steep TeaBoil water (6
- [[:en]Tofu Chocolate Mousse[:es]Mousse de tofu y chocolate[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tofu-chocolate-mousse/): I love the fluffiness and simplicity of this recipe. Strawberries or raspberries on top with a little bit of melted chocolate drizzled on top is the perfect finish. For a creamier mousse, substitute extra-firm tofu with silken tofu.
- [F.E.P. Schokoladenliste](https://foodispower.org/de-chocolate-list-2/): schokoladenliste Die folgende Liste spiegelt die neuesten Untersuchungen des Food Empowerment Projects (FEP) zu Unternehmen wider, die vegane Produkte mit Schokolade herstellen. Unsere Untersuchungen dienen dazu, herauszufinden, ob die Unternehmen ihre Schokolade aus Gebieten beziehen, in denen die schlimmsten Formen von Kinderarbeit und/oder Sklaverei am weitesten verbreitet sind. Dazu können Körperpflegeprodukte, Cafés und Bäckereien sowie
- [Liste des Chocolats du F.E.P.](https://foodispower.org/de-chocolate-list/): Liste des Chocolats La liste ci-dessous reflète les recherches les plus récentes du Food Empowerment Project (FEP) sur les entreprises qui fabriquent des produits végétaliens contenant du chocolat, afin de savoir si elles s’approvisionnent en chocolat dans des régions où les pires formes de travail des enfants et/ou d’esclavage sont les plus répandues. Cela peut
- [Lista do chocolate](https://foodispower.org/lista-do-chocolate/): Lista do Chocolate A lista abaixo reflete a pesquisa mais recente do Food Empowerment Project (FEP) sobre empresas que fabricam produtos veganos contendo chocolate para descobrir se seu chocolate vem de áreas onde as piores formas de trabalho infantil e/ou escravidão são mais prevalentes. Isso pode incluir produtos de higiene pessoal, cafés e padarias, bem
- [[:en]Vegan Eggnog[:es][:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-eggnog/): In this recipe, we use cashews as a base to create a thick and delicious holiday classic!
- [[:en]Access to Healthy Food[:es]El acceso a los alimentos saludables[:]](https://foodispower.org/access-health/access-to-healthy-food-2/): In the City of Vallejo, we are working with community members to start a worker-owned cooperative in one of the most impacted areas.Currently, we are also using our corporate campaign Shame on Safeway to pressure Safeway/Albertsons to change their unjust policy that can leave neighborhoods without a grocery store for more than a decade.
- [[:en]Chopped with a Vegan Twist![:]](https://foodispower.org/chopped-vegan/): ABOUT 2023 EVENT 2022 EVENT STAY TUNED ABOUT 2023 EVENT 2022 EVENT STAY TUNED What is Chopped with a Vegan Twist? As vegans, it’s challenging to enjoy a cooking show nowadays. And if you’re tired of seeing animal products being used on television, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) presents a cooking event that highlights talented vegan
- [[:en]Rosemary Butternut Squash Soup [:es]Tarta de queso con calabaza (Pumpkin Cheesecake)[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/rosemary-butternut-squash-soup/): This soup is filled with the flavors of autumn. The root vegetables make the recipe feel very grounding, especially being paired with the earthy taste of the herbs. Not to mention the incredibly creamy texture that the coconut milk adds. Pair this soup with a piece of toasted bread and enjoy the comfort it brings you.
- [[:en]Pumpkin Cheesecake[:es]Tarta de queso con calabaza (Pumpkin Cheesecake)[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/pumpkin-cheesecake/): Only 10 ingredients go into this simple and delicious cheesecake!
- [[:en]Vegan Pesto[:es]Pesto Vegano[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-pesto/): Pesto is a savory basil-based sauce that originated in Italy. It is simple to make and very versatile, making it great to make with limited ingredients or time.
- [Homemade Chai](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/homemade-chai/): Ingredients:4 cinnamon sticks½ cup ginger, chopped2 teaspoon peppercorns20 cloves, whole10 cardamom pods, whole8 cups water½ cup black tea¾ cup sugar1 Tablespoon vanilla3 cups non dairy milk Instructions:Lightly smash the cardamom pods, then combine with the rest of the spices in a large pot.Add the water and black tea, then bring to a boil.Reduce heat and
- [[:en]Amazing Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Spread[:es]Maravillosa Pasta Untable De Chile Rojo Asado Y Nuez De Marañón[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/amazing-roasted-red-pepper-cashew-spread/): Ingredients:2 roasted red bell peppers, whole¾ cup cashews½ cup nutritional yeast1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice1 teaspoon sea saltDirections:Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.For a more liquid consistency, add water to the sauce. Great for sandwiches, multi-purpose spread, pizzas and much more. Recipe Courtesy of Chelsea Lincoln.
- [[:en]Shrimp Po' Boy (Vegan)[:es]Camarón vegano Po’Boy[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/shrimp-po-boy-vegan/): Vegan Shrimp Po'Boy Recipe Scroll down for a quick and easy recipe video!Servings: 4 sandwiches Ingredients:Aioli Sauce½ cup vegan mayonnaise1 tbsp dill pickle juice½ tbsp lemon juice1 tsp hot sauce1 tsp capers, chopped¾ tsp paprika½ tsp Dijon mustard½ tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce1 tsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves)Po’ Boy Contents½ cup vegan buttermilk½ almond or
- [[:en]Chickpea "Tuna" Salad[:es]Ensalada De "Atún" Y Garbanzos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chickpea-tuna-salad/): Ingredients:1 can (14 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed¼ – ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise (based on your preference)Salt and pepper to tasteDash of cayenne pepperBread of your choice*Optional ingredients: celery, red onion, kelp, crushed nori sheets or dulse, sweet or dill pickle relish.Instructions:Rinse and drain the chickpeas and place in a medium-size bowl. Roughly
- [[:en]Eating On A Budget Draft[:]](https://foodispower.org/eating-on-a-budget-draft/): Eating Vegan on a Budget Tips That Will Help Save Kitchen Staple Items​ Breakfast​ Lunch/Dinner​ Dessert​ Snacks​ Versatile Foods Tips That Will Help Save Kitchen Staple Items​ Breakfast​ Lunch/Dinner​ Dessert​ Snacks​ Versatile Foods A healthy and compassionate lifestyle begins with our food choices. Each purchase we make has deep implications beyond our self-interests. The workers
- [[:en]Tofu Bites[:es]Sopa de garbanzos con tallarines[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tofu-bites/): Tofu Bites (with dipping sauce) Serving Size: One platter Tofu Bites Ingredients:1 Block of Tofu ⅓ cup of unbleached flour3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast½ teaspoon of salt½ teaspoon of pepper½ teaspoon of garlic powder½ teaspoon of chili powder¼ cup avocado oilDipping Sauce Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegan mayo1 teaspoon pickle juice1 tablespoon hot sauce½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon
- [[:en]Letter to Amy's Kitchen[:]](https://foodispower.org/letter-to-amys-kitchen/)
- [[:en]Steeped in Injustice: A Look at Tea[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/steeped-in-injustice-a-look-at-tea/): [1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/shennong[2] Andrew B. Liu, Tea War: A History of Capitalism in China and India (Yale University Press, 2020), p. 26[3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001671852100213X[4] https://www.statista.com/statistics/264183/global-production-and-exports-of-tea-since-2004/[5] https://www.statista.com/statistics/264189/main-export-countries-for-tea-worldwide/[6] https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/top-10-tea-loving-countries-in-the-world.html[7] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001671852100213X[8] https://www.tea.co.uk/tea-faqs[9] https://www.aisls.org/resources/teaching-about-sri-lanka/teaching-about-tea/world-history-of-tea/[10] http://www.almarteas.com/tea_history.html[11] https://theculturetrip.com/asia/sri-lanka/articles/a-brief-history-of-ceylon-tea-from-lipton-to-teaeli/[12] https://www.historyofceylontea.com/ceylon-publications/ceylon-tea-articles/sri-lanka-on-the-trail-of-sir-thomas-lipton.html[13] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09500170211021567[14] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09500170211021567[15] K. Ravi Raman, Bondage in Freedom: Colonial Plantations in Southern India c. 1797–1947, Centre for Development Studies Thiruvananthapuram, March 2002, https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/19918628.pdf[16] Genevieve
- [[:en]Chickpea Noodle Soup[:es]Sopa de garbanzos con tallarines[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chickpea-noodle-soup/): Delicious chickpea noodle soup recipe: hearty chickpeas, veggies, and noodles. A comforting, plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Try it today!
- [Cannellini Herb Spread](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/cannellini-herb-spread/): Ingredients:2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained¼ cup olive oil2 Tablespoon lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon rosemary½ teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon black pepper Instructions:Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.Blend until smooth.Great for dipping crackers, chips, vegetables, place mayonnaise in sandwiches, and more.Recipe Courtesy of Chelsea Lincoln.
- [[:en]Argentine-Style Empanadas[:es]Empanadas De Estilo Argentino[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/argentine-style-empanadas/): Description:This empanadas recipe is a labor of love and a perfect food to make on a relaxing day. The “beefy” style filling calls for many spices, and the spices and sauces are used to create a savory flavor. Some other great savory flavors that can be used include mushrooms and liquid smoke, so feel free
- [[:en]Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fennel[:es]Coles de Bruselas asadas con hinojo[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-fennel/): Description:Roasting vegetables brings their flavors into fuller focus, adding nicely caramelized edges. The balsamic reduces as the vegetables roast, making this dish irresistible.1 fennel bulb4 shallots, quartered6 cloves garlic, smashed2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperInstructions:Heat oven to 425°.Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and remove outer layer of
- [[:en]Mango Mint Salad[:es]ENSALADA DE MANGO Y MENTA[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/mango-mint-salad/): Ingredients:2 cups jicama, diced1 cup mango, diced2 Tablespoon mint, minced1 Tablespoon lime juiceInstructions:Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and refrigerate before serving.I used spearmint for the mint and the diced jicama and mango were cut into bite size squares.If you want something sweeter, use more mango.Recipe Courtesy of Chelsea Lincoln.
- [[:en]One Glass At A Time[:es]un vaso a la vez[:]](https://foodispower.org/one-glass-at-a-time/): Help end animal suffering, one glass at a time. Food Empowerment Project’s (F.E.P.) latest effort to raise awareness about how animals are raised and killed for food will focus on engaging commuters by giving them information about the cows they see while driving by. F.E.P. is located in an area where people see cows on
- [California Stands up for Children of Farmworkers, Lifts Key Barrier to Education](https://foodispower.org/california-stands-up-for-children-of-farmworkers-lifts-key-barrier-to-education/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kezia JauronEvolotus PR818-783-0569kezia@evolotuspr.com IaurenOrnelasFood Empowerment Project707-779-8004lauren@foodispower.org Dr. Ann López Center for Farmworker Families831-335-5492ann@farmworkerfamily.org California Stands up for Children of Farmworkers, Lifts Key Barrier to Education Provision in California State Budget, passed yesterday, now exempts farmworker families from “50-mile rule” interrupting school year SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Thousands of schoolchildren are celebrating the passage
- [[:en]Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-muffins/): Chocolate chip pumpkin muffins (vegan) Scroll down for a quick and easy recipe video!These delicious pumpkin muffins are a great way to kick off fall! Whether you’re baking them in preparation of Halloween, or for the upcoming holidays, these will be a guaranteed crowd favorite. (They are also great without any chocolate!)Servings: 1 dozen Ingredients:Dry1
- [[:en]Steamed Crystal Skin Dumplings with Nori King Mushrooms[:es]Vieiras de hongos King al vapor con tallarines de cristal[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/steamed-crystal-skin-dumplings-with-nori-king-mushrooms/): Ingredients:Filling5 oz king mushrooms, finally chopped.5 oz water chestnuts, finally chopped.1 large sheet of nori, cut into long strips measuring 1 inch in width, stack together and cut into thin slivers.2 cloves, minced.Small pinch of white pepperSalt for seasoning1 teaspoon cornflour and 7 teaspoons of water made into a slurry2 tablespoons cooking oilDumpling skin½ cup
- [[:en]Vegan Chocolate Cake[:es]Pastel de chocolate[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-chocolate-cake/): Ingredients:1 cup non-dairy milk1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)2 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ cups sugar3/4 cups cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup oil (vegetable, coconut, or canola)2/3 cup applesauce or 1 banana1 tablespoon vanilla1 cup of boiling water Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil, or line with parchment, (2)
- [[:en]How to do a vegan ice cream giveaway[:]](https://foodispower.org/resources/vegan-ice-cream-giveaway/): HOW TO DO A VEGAN ICE CREAM GIVEAWAY! Making a Plan: The easiest ice cream giveaways are with vegan ice cream sandwiches or vegan frozen desserts. Just simply fill up a cooler with lots of frozen cold packs and layer with boxes of the vegan ice cream treats. Depending on the weather, you might want
- [Drop-off Locations For School Supply Drive](https://foodispower.org/drop-off-locations-for-school-supply-drive/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is organizing a Bay Area school supply drive for the children of farm workers from Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 27. We are incredibly thankful for the organizations and businesses listed below for generously collecting items for the school supply drive, making it easier for YOU to show your appreciation for the
- [[:en]Chickens[:es]Pollos[:]](https://foodispower.org/animals-on-land/chickens/): Chickens Raised for “Meat” Click Here Chickens (Hens) Raised for Eggs Click Here
- [[:en]Vegan Fried "Chicken"[:es]Pollo frito vegano[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-fried-chicken/): Number of Servings: 2–3Ingredients:Dry Ingredients:10 large oyster mushrooms, cleaned4 cups all-purpose flour (2 cups for wet batter, 2 cups for dry batter)Garlic powder (to taste)Onion powder (to taste)Creole seasoning (to taste)Smoked paprika powder (to taste)Baking powder (to taste)1–2 cups breadcrumbs (½–1 cup for wet batter, ½–1 cup for dry batter)Chili powder (optional)Wet Ingredients:Club soda (place
- [[:en]Jackfruit Nopales Chile Verde[:es]Chile verde de yaca (jackfruit) y nopales[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/jackfruit-nopales-chile-verde/): Ingredients:1 cup nopales or cactus½ onion1 can of brined jackfruit 3 tomatillos2 jalapeños Instructions:Boil tomatillos, jalapeños, and half an onion until bright green and then strain.Once strained, add to a blender and mix until texture is smooth.Start to simmer the salsa verde with the jackfruit and nopales. Simmer for 20 minutes.Plate your jackfruit nopales chile verde
- [[:en]Ensalada de Nopales[:es]Ensalada de Nopales[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/ensalada-de-nopales/): Ingredients:3–4 nopales or cactus leaves½ cup plum tomatoes, deseeded and diced½ avocado½ cup cilantro (or to taste), finely chopped¼–½ onion, diced ½ onion, roughly chopped for boilingWater, enough to cover the nopales and onionSalt to taste ¼ cup pickled jalapeños Dried oregano, a large pinch Instructions:Clean your nopales by removing the thorns.Dice your nopales leaves and set aside.Salt
- [[:en]Filipinx-Style Spaghetti[:es]Espagueti estilo filipino[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/filipinx-style-spaghetti/): Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Number of Servings: 6About this RecipeFilipinx spaghetti is an adaptation of Italian spaghetti that has a distinctively sweet sauce, topped with “hotdogs” and grated “cheese.” This savory, sweet and “meaty” dish is typically served for special occasions, but may become one of your household favorites!Ingredients:For
- [[:en]Reports: Food Availability in Santa Clara County and Focus Groups in San José[:es]nuestro estudio sobre disponibilidad de alimentos[:]](https://foodispower.org/food-empowerment-projects-food-availability-study-and-gis-maps/): Food Availability Study-Santa Clara CountyIn March 2009, Food Empowerment Project trained and sent out about a dozen volunteers around Santa Clara County, California, to survey access to healthy foods in both high-income and low-income neighborhoods. We also looked at areas based on education, ethnicity, and income level. Our criteria for healthy foods consisted of fresh,
- [[:en]Transparency in the Chocolate Industry[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/transparency-in-the-chocolate-industry/): Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) understands that many consumers care how workers are treated, and, unfortunately, labels don’t provide much information or give a good idea about what transpired while making the product. Chocolate is no different when it comes to the immense amount of abuse that takes place—from child labor to slavery—in areas of
- [[:en]Farmers' Markets[:es]Mercados del agricultor[:]](https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/farmers-markets/): Si en su comunidad no hubiera un mercado del agricultor o si usted no tuviera el tiempo para desplazarse hasta uno cada semana, considere la posibilidad de recibir una caja CSA. El modelo CSA representa una colaboración entre el consumidor y el productor. Los consumidores invierten en la finca mediante pagos estacionales o mensuales y
- [[:en]FAQ[:es]preguntas frecuentes[:]](https://foodispower.org/faq-2/): Frequently Asked Questions Most frequent questions and answers​ What do I use when referencing or crediting a page from your website? Food Empowerment Project www.foodispower.org Can I use a photo from your site? Please credit whomever we credit. Can I interview someone from your organization for a school paper? Yes, please contact us two weeks
- [Halloween-Inspired Chocolate Pudding Cups](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/halloween-inspired-chocolate-pudding-cups/): Ingredients:Pudding:3 tablespoons cornstarch¼ cup cocoa powder¼ cup organic sugar1¾ cups cold soy milkPlant-based food coloringToppings:4 Chocolate Sandwich CookiesPretzel sticksOptional toppings:Vegan gummy wormsGhost-shaped chipsVegan graham crackersInstructions:For the pudding: In a saucepan, add the cornstarch, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir to combine. Pour ½ cup of the soy milk into the mixture and keep stirring. It will be
- [Sopas](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sopas/): Prep: 10 minutesCooking time: 45 minutes-1 hour6 ServingsIngredients:Cooking oil2 vegan hotdogs, thinly sliced1 red potato, peeled and cut into small dice2 tablespoons vegan butter (optional)3 cloves of garlic peeled, crushed, and minced½ yellow onion, peeled and minced1 celery stick, thinly slicedFew pinches sea salt½ gallon of unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred plant-based milk)2 cups
- [Bistek “Beef Steak”](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/bistek-beef-steak/): Ingredients:1 package of Better Chew’s Vegan Philly Shredded “Steak” (7-ounce size)½ cup water (or sparkling water)¼ cup soy sauce (adjust to taste depending on soy sauce brand)2-3 tablespoons (or as desired) citrus juice (lemon/lime/kalamansi)1 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons oil1 medium yellow or white onion, peeled and sliced½ teaspoon Arrowroot starch powder (for thickening sauce)Instructions:Mix and marinate
- [[:en]Human labor & slavery[:es]trabajo humano y esclavitud[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/): Human labor & slavery Workers in the Fishing Industry Workers in the Fishing Industry From the steady depletion of fish populations to the suffering these animals experience, it is clear that commercial fishing is Read More »
- [[:en]Order Cards Form[:]](https://foodispower.org/fight4theocean/ffto-card-form/): FIGHT FOR THE OCEAN Card Order Form Fill in your details below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Name Email How did you hear about this campaign? Where should we send the Info Cards? * First Name Last Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State/Province/Region Zip/Postal Code Country Confirm
- [[:en]Host an Ocean Clean Up Form[:]](https://foodispower.org/fight4theocean/host-an-ocean-clean-up-form/): FIGHT FOR THE OCEAN Host a clean-up Fill in your details below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Name Email How did you hear about this campaign? Want to join us in fighting for the Ocean? Please Choose One Yes No Need Any Materials? Please Choose One I only need "Info
- [[:en]Access & Health[:es]Acceso y Salud[:]](https://foodispower.org/access-health/): Access & Health Lactose Intolerance* Lactose Intolerance* * F.E.P. recognizes that this term is problematic given that it implies people, who happen to be predominately black and brown people, are Read More »
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- [Human Rights Advocates to Rally in Sacramento for Farm Workers on Dec 9.](https://foodispower.org/human-rights-advocates-to-rally-in-sacramento-for-farm-workers-on-dec-9/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: lauren Ornelas, Executive Director HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES CALL ON GOVERNOR BROWN TO ALLOW FARM WORKER’S CHILDREN TO STAY IN SCHOOL BY REPEALING 50-MILE REGULATION THAT MAKES THEM MOVE AWAY EVERY NOVEMBER Rally to be held at California Department of Housing & Human Development in Sacramento on December 9 Cotati,
- [[:en]Black Beans with Sofrito[:es]frijoles negros con sofrito[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/black-beans-with-sofrito/): 1 yellow onion1 Poblano chile or red bell pepper1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional4 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground annatto seed1 tablespoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground chile2 cups cooked black beans4 cups vegetable stock, unsalted1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, mincedInstructions:Place heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add oil.Add
- [[:en]Tempeh Chorizo[:es]Chorizo de tempeh[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tempeh-chorizo/): Description:Tempeh chorizo is so versatile! Use it for tacos, enchiladas, or pizza. Layer it in lasagna, stuff it into peppers. Have it for breakfast with roasted potatoes. It’s unlimited!1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground chile1 teaspoon sea salt1 pound tempeh2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon tamariInstructions:Mix together
- [[:en]Southern Style Greens[:es]Verduras de hoja al estilo sureño[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/southern-style-greens/): Description:Allspice brings true soul-food flavor to this simple recipe for greens.1 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground allspice2 cups mixed greens, such as kale, collard, mustard, and/or turnip, chopped1/4 teaspoon sea saltInstructions:Warm olive oil in skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.Add garlic and allspice.Continue to sauté until
- [[:en]Quinoa with Calabacitas[:es]Quínoa con calabacitas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/quinoa-with-calabacitas/): This recipe combines the sustaining power of quinoa with the crisp freshness of summer vegetables. The avocado dressing, with its splash of lime, completes the south-of-the-border trip. Be forewarned: You might find yourself eating this dish uncontrollably. Yield: 6 cups Ingredients: 1 onion , diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 2/3 cups fresh corn off the cob
- [[:en]Blackberry Cobbler[:es]Tarta de moras[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/blackberry-cobbler/): Servings: 6 Ingredients:2 pounds blackberries, fresh or frozen1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup non-dairy milk *Please note, although Food Empowerment Project is linking to other organizations for their work on promoting local and organic produce or fair trade products, we do
- [Aloo Gobi](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/aloo-gobi/): Description:Indian comfort food, no doubt. Abounding in flavor and easy to make, aloo gobi should be in everyone’s repertoire.Servings: 6 Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon cumin seed1/2 teaspoon fenugreek2 tablespoons curry powder1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground chile1 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced1 pound potato, diced2 teaspoons sea
- [Vallejo Healthy Food Fest 2018](https://foodispower.org/vallejo-healthy-food-fest/): Organized by Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), where a community of diversity demands healthy foods. The VHFF will have vegan food, speakers, and music and will take a critical look at access to healthy foods in Vallejo. The goal of this event is to create enthusiasm and a demand for change and to share the message
- [Celebrate with Food Empowerment Project!](https://foodispower.org/celebrate-with-food-empowerment-project/): Saturday, April 30, 2016 2 pm - 5 pm San Francisco, CA, at the VegNews Headquarters (3505 20th St, 94110) It's party time! Please join Food Empowerment Project on April 30th for an afternoon celebration at our 9th-anniversary benefit in San Francisco, CA. Let's celebrate all of our accomplishments together and raise money to grow F.E.P.! The gathering
- [Celebrate with F.E.P.!](https://foodispower.org/celebrate-with-f-e-p/): Saturday, May 2, 2015 2 pm - 5 pm Ross, CA (Marin County) Please join us on Saturday, May 2, from 2pm – 5pm for an afternoon of inspiration and appreciation, celebrating our 8-year anniversary and the dedication of F.E.P. supporters like you! The gathering will be a casual, kid-friendly vegan barbecue, featuring a silent
- [[:en]Monthly Vigils for Chickens[:es]vigilias pollos[:]](https://foodispower.org/sonoma-county-chicken-save/): Inspired by the work of Toronto Pig Save, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) coordinates monthly vigils to draw attention to Petaluma Poultry’s slaughterhouse located at 2700 Lakeville Highway. Our goal is to bear witness to the suffering of animals in transport and at slaughterhouses and to remind those who are passing by that animals are being
- [Farm Worker Appreciation Day Accepted Foods](https://foodispower.org/foods-will-accepted-supply-drive-farm-worker-appreciation-day/): Drop off dates: Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 13 (until noon) Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is participating in a student-led coalition to organize a Farm Worker Appreciation Day in Salinas, CA on June 15th. As part of this, F.E.P. is organizing a food donation drive for the farm workers. Even though farm workers pick
- [Thank You](https://foodispower.org/the-food-chain/thank-you-2/): Thank you so much for your time and interest in Food Chain! And we are thrilled to know that you are already vegan! You are certainly doing your part to help alleviate some of the suffering in the world. Food Chain is created for people who have recently gone vegan and/or are interested in going
- [[:en]Chocolate Oat Thumbprints[:es]GALLETAS DE AVENA RELLENAS DE CHOCOLATE[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chocolate-oat-thumbprints/): Servings: 12 cookies Ingredients:½ cup non dairy margarine½ cup brown sugar2 Tablespoon non dairy milk1 cup unbleached white flour½ cup quick oats¼ teaspoon sea salt60 chocolate chips (F.E.P. approved) Instructions:Cream together the non dairy margarine and brown sugar.Add the non dairy milk and blend until fully combined.Add the flour, oats and salt and mix until just
- [[:en]Vegetable Quiche Bites[:es]MINI-QUICHE DE VERDURAS[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegetable-quiche-bites/): Ingredients:14 ounce tub tofu, firm1 Tablespoon lemon juice1⁄4 teaspoon garlic granules2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast1 tablespoon cornstarch1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt1 Tablespoon olive oil1 red bell pepper, diced1⁄2 medium onion, chopped1 zucchini, quartered and chopped Instructions:Combine the tofu, lemon juice, garlic granules, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, pepper, salt, and 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a
- [[:en]Seasoned Potatoes[:es]PAPAS SAZONADAS[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/seasoned-potatoes/): Ingredients:4 cups red potatoes, chopped bite-size1 Tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon rosemary½ teaspoon sea salt¼ tsp black pepper¼ teaspoon garlic granules Instructions:Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.Spread out onto a baking sheet at bake at 400°F for 30 minutes degrees, tossing potatoes half way through.Recipe Courtesy of Chelsea Lincoln.
- [Tangy Roasted Asparagus](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/tangy-roasted-asparagus/): Ingredients:25 asparagus stems1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Tablespoon lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon black pepper¼ teaspoon sea saltDirections:Rinse off and chop off the ends of the asparagus.Spread the stems on a baking sheet. Combined the oil, lemon juice and minced garlic.Spread this on top of the asparagus and toss to cover all over the stems.
- [Curry Veggie Split Pea Soup](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/curry-veggie-split-pea-soup/): Ingredients:1 ½ cups green split peas4 cups water4 cups vegetable broth2 potatoes, diced2 large carrots, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 bunch kale, chopped2-inch piece of ginger, minced2 teaspoon curry Powder1 teaspoon garlic Granules1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon sea salt¼ cup nutritional yeastInstructions:Bring the water and split peas to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover
- [Sunlight Yellow Cake](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sunlight-yellow-cake/): Ingredients:1 ½ cups unrefined cane sugar⅓ cup non dairy margarine½ cup silken tofu, blended1 ⅓ cups non dairy milk2 ½ cups unbleached white flour1 Tablespoon baking powder2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp sea saltVanilla Frosting:⅓ cup non dairy margarine2 cups powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla4-6 Tb non dairy milk Instructions:Cream together the sugar and margarine.Add the tofu, non
- [Coconut Veggie Soup](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/coconut-veggie-soup/): Servings: 6Ingredients:1 head of cauliflower, chopped3 carrots, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 leek, chopped1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups vegetable broth1 can coconut milk1 teaspoon garlic granules1 teaspoon onion granules1 Tablespoon parsley flakesJuice of 1 lime (about 2 Tablespoons)Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:Saute the cauliflower, carrot, leek and garlic in the olive oil until the vegetables start
- [Black Eyed Peas And Greens Soup](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/black-eyed-peas-and-greens-soup/): Ingredients:1 ½ cups dry black eyed peas10 cups water2 carrots, chopped2 vegetable bouillon cubes¼ cup lemon juice1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon garlic granules1 bunch mustard greens, choppedInstructions:Place the black eye peas in 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil in a large pot.Lower heat to a low simmer and
- [Perfect Salad Topper Tofu](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/perfect-salad-topper-tofu/): Description:Simple, slightly crunchy, awesome tofu that meshes well with any salad and dressing combo.2 Tbsp melted coconut oil1 Tbsp sesame oil½ Tbsp Tamari or soy sauceFresh ground black pepper to tasteInstructions:Preheat oven to 375° F.Press tofu between two plates wrapped in paper towel for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain off water from pressed tofu and
- [Basic Buckwheat Stuffing](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/basic-buckwheat-stuffing/): Ingredients:1 cup buckwheat groats, dry2 cups vegetable broth2 Tablespoon non dairy margarine3 stalks celery, chopped½ cup onion, chopped1 teaspoon sage, rubbed1 teaspoon parsley¼ teaspoon sea salt¼ teaspoon black pepperDirections:Cook the buckwheat in the broth until absorbed, about 15 minutes.In a frying pan, melt the margarine and add the celery and onion and cook until soft.Add
- [Traditional Stuffing](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/traditional-stuffing/): Traditional Stuffing Ingredients:3 ½ cups bread crumbs1 cup vegetable broth¼ cup non dairy margarine6 celery stalks, chopped1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoon sage, rubbed1 teaspoon marjoram½ teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon black pepperInstructions:Melt the margarine over medium high heat in a skillet and add the onion and celery.Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are
- [Vegetable French Lentil Soup](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegetable-french-lentil-soup/): Ingredients:¼ cup pumpkin seeds1 Tablespoon ginger, gratedJuice of 1 lime (or 2 Tablespoons)1 teaspoon rice vinegar½ teaspoon sea salt1 fresh date, pitted5 cups water, divided2 cup cooked french green lentils*2 carrots, thinly slices1 small onion, chopped1 bunch green kale, chopped1 teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon black pepper Instructions:Combine the pumpkin seeds, ginger, lime juice, rice vinegar,
- [[:en]Creamy Asparagus Soup[:es]Sopa cremosa de espárragos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/creamy-asparagus-soup/): 4 tablespoons margarine2 Tbsp olive oil1 onion (chopped)1 Tbsp flour4 C no chicken broth or broth made from a veg bouillon1 tsp thymeInstructions:Trim tough ends from asparagus spears and cut into 1 inch lengthsHeat Earth Balance and olive oil in a large saucepan and gently cook onion until soft but not brownAdd asparagus pieces and
- [[:en]Cream of Broccoli Soup[:es]Crema de sopa de brócoli[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/cream-of-broccoli-soup/): 4 cups vegetable broth (or the No Chicken broth)4 T margarine1/2 C flour2 C unsweetened soy milkInstructions:Cut tips off of broccoli and chop. Finely chop (or chop in a food processor) the remaining stems.In a large soup pot bring to simmer the broth, add all chopped broccoli and simmer until cooked (approx 15 minutes).In a
- [Smokey Chickpeas](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/smokey-chickpeas/): Ingredients:2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed3 Tablespoon canola oil3 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce1 Tablespoon maple syrup1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon garlic granulesInstructions:Place the chickpeas in an 8-inch baking dish (or similar sized).Combine the oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, paprika, and garlic granules in a small bowl.Pour on to of garbanzo beans and
- [Cheesy Crackers](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/cheesy-crackers/): Ingredients:2 cups unbleached white flour¼ cup nutritional yeast1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon garlic granules½ teaspoon baking powder½ cup non dairy margarine¼-½ cup waterInstructions:Combine all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.Use a pastry cutter or folk to blend in the margarine until pea sized.Slowly add the water until the mixture just forms a ball.Using flour, roll
- [Easy Caramel Corn](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/easy-caramel-corn/): Ingredients:1 cup unrefined cane sugar½ cup non dairy margarine2 Tablespoon maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking soda4 quarts (16 cups) popped popcornInstructions:Combine all ingredients except popcorn in a saucepan.Bring to a boil on medium heat and cook 2-3 minutes, until the color starts to darken.Remove from heat and add to bowl with the
- [Heavenly Biscuits](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/heavenly-biscuits/): Servings: 8-10 biscuits.Ingredients:2 ½ cups unbleached white flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 Tablespoon unrefined cane sugar½ cup non dairy margarine1 cup non dairy milk2 teaspoon lemon juice Instructions:Combine the non-dairy milk and lemon juice in a measuring cup and let stand a few minutes.In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking
- [Sugar Cookies](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sugar-cookies/): Ingredients:2/3 cup non dairy margarine1 cup unrefined cane sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 Tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup water2 ¼ cups unbleached white flour¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powderInstructions:Mix together the cornstarch and water and set aside. This is acting as an egg replacer in the recipe.Combine the margarine, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer.Add the cornstarch mixture
- [Green Goddess Dressing](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/green-goddess-dressing/): Ingredients:3 Tablespoon lemon juice1 cup parsley1 (12 ounce) container silken tofu2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon salt1 bunch green onion, chopped2 Tablespoon olive oilCombine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until combined.Great as a dressing for a salad, or as a dip for vegetables.Recipe Courtesy of Chelsea Lincoln.
- [Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Dip](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/creamy-jalapeno-sauce-and-dip/): Ingredients:1 cup cashews (soaked 1 hour)2-3 jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped2 Tablespoon nutritional yeast½ teaspoon salt2 Tablespoon lime½ cup waterInstructions:Soak the cashews for a minimum of 1 hour.Combine all ingredients in a food process and combine until creamy.For a more mild flavor, just use two jalapenos. For more spice, try three.Courtesy of Chelsea Lincoln
- [[:en]Hazelnut Pesto[:es]Pesto de avellanas[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/hazelnut-pesto/): 3 cups packed, fresh basil leaves (approximately)2 garlic cloves, crushed3 T extra virgin olive oil1/4 t fine sea salt, or to tastefreshly ground black pepperpinch of cayenne if you fancy some heatInstructions:Place toasted hazelnuts in a food processor and process until finely groundAdd the crushed garlic cloves and process to incorporateAdd the basil and process
- [[:en]Cilantro Kale Pesto (nut free!)[:es]Pesto de cilantro y col rizada (kale) (sin nueces)[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/cilantro-kale-pesto-nut-free/): 1 bunch Cilantro (rinsed)1/2 bunch Tuscan Kale (rinsed)1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast1/4 cup Raw Sunflower Seeds2 tsp Salt1/2 cup-1 cup Olive Oil4 cloves Garlic1 Roma Tomato (chopped)Instructions:Cook pasta as directed on packaging.While pasta is cooking, place cilantro, kale, nutritional yeast, sunflower seeds, and salt in food processor. Turn on and slowly poor 1/2 olive oil. Add
- [Greek salad](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/greek-salad/): Ingredients:1 cucumber, quartered and chopped2 bell peppers (red and orange), chopped large1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered½ cup red onion, chopped large½ cup kalamata olives, choppedVinaigrette:3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dry oregano½ teaspoon black pepper2 Tablespoon olive oil1 Tablespoon lemon juice2 Tablespoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon dijon mustardInstructions:Place all the chopped vegetables in a medium bowl.Combine
- [Sesame Noodles](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sesame-noodles/): Ingredients:1 (14 ounce) package rice noodles⅓ cup sesame oil¼ cup lime juice⅓ cup plus 1 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce, divided2 Tablespoon sugar2 teaspoon garlic chili sauce1 bunch green onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, diced1 (16 ounce) package tofu, extra firm Instructions:Cook the rice noodles according to the directions.Drain and rinse well with cold water.Once
- [[:en]Walnut-meat Tacos with Sweet Apple Salsa[:es]Tacos de carne de nuez de nogal con salsa dulce de manzana[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/walnut-meat-tacos-with-sweet-apple-salsa/): 1 cup walnuts1 Tbsp. chili powder2 tsp. cumin1 tsp. chipotle powder1 tsp. salt1 tsp. black pepper1 Tbsp. lemon juiceSalsa:2 tomatoes1 orange bell pepper1 apple1 serrano pepper (optional if you don’t like spicy)Juice from 1 lime1/4 cup fresh cilantroSalt, to tasteInstructions:Add walnuts and dry seasonings to a food processor (don’t add lemon juice yet) and process
- [[:en]Instant Thin Pizza Crust[:es]Masa instantánea para base de pizza delgada[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/instant-thin-pizza-crust/): 1 tsp. sugar (agave or brown sugar)2/3 C warm water1 2/3 C all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. sea salt2 tsp. nutritional yeast (optional)2 tsp. of dry herbs – basil, rosemary, etc.2 tsp. vegetable or olive oilInstructions:Stir yeast and sugar into warm water in a small bowl or cup and let stand until foamy (about 10 minutes).In a
- [[:en]Chickpea Curry[:es]Curry de garbanzos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/chickpea-curry/): 2-3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated1 small sweet potato, cubed into 1/2″ pieces1 cup frozen green peas, thawed1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 heaping tablespoon good quality curry powderShakes of the following spices: cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, coriander (all to taste)1 can coconut milkSalt, to tasteInstructions:Heat
- [Blueberry Muffins](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/blueberry-muffins/): Servings: 12 muffins. Ingredients:⅔ cup unrefined cane sugar⅔ cup non dairy milk2 Tablespoon flaxseed meal6 Tablespoon water⅓ cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups unbleached white flour2 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon sea salt1 cup blueberries Instructions:Combine the flax and water and let sit a couple minutes.Mix together the sugar, non dairy milk, oil, and vanilla in a
- [Vegan Pancakes](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/vegan-pancakes/): Ingredients:Sift together the following:1 and 1/4 cups flour1 Tbsp. sugar *2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp saltMix together the following:2 Tbsp oil1 1/4 cups water or 1/2 cup soymilk and 3/4 cup water* add more sugar if you like sweeter pancakes
- [Sausage Balls](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/sausage-balls/): Ingredients:16 ounce container tofu (firm)1 teaspoon rosemary1 teaspoon thyme½ teaspoon garlic granules1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 Tablespoon oil1 Tablespoon maple syrup⅓ cup non dairy milk2 teaspoon lemon juice1 ½ cups flour½ teaspoon baking soda1 cup vegan cheese (of choice) Instructions:Use a tablespoon to scoop up batter and form balls.Place on a greased baking
- [Savory Stuffed Mushrooms](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/savory-stuffed-mushrooms/): Ingredients:1 small leek, sliced and chopped2 stalks celery, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided1 Tablespoon fresh thyme½ cup breadcrumbs, ground18 crimini mushrooms, stems removed2 teaspoon braggs2 Tablespoon water Instructions:Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stems. This is easily done by moving the stem around forcing it to go in
- [Country Caviar](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/country-caviar/): Ingredients:3 Roma tomatoes, diced2 ripe avocados, diced½ cup red onion, diced1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15 ounce) can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 ½ cups sweet corn2 bell peppers (red and green), diced⅓ cup Cilantro finely choppedDressing:¼ cup olive oil2 Tablespoon lime juice1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon
- [Coconut Cloud Cupcakes](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/coconut-cloud-cupcakes/): Servings: 18 cupcakes Ingredients:Vanilla Cake:½ cup non dairy margarine1 ½ cups unrefined cane sugar½ cup silken tofu1 ½ cups coconut milk2 teaspoon vanilla2 ½ cups Unbleached White Flour1 Tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon sea saltCoconut Frosting:⅓ cup non dairy margarine2 cups powdered sugar½ cup shredded coconut2-5 Tablespoon coconut milk Instructions: Vanilla Cake: Cream together the margarine and
- [Blueberry Bundt Cake](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/blueberry-bundt-cake/): Ingredients:3 Tablespoon flaxseed meal½ cup water1 cup non dairy milk1 Tablespoon lemon juice1 ½ cups unrefined cane sugar½ cup oil2 teaspoon vanilla2 ½ cups unbleached white flour1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon sea salt1 cup blueberries Instructions:Mix together the flaxseed meal and water; set aside. Combine the non dairy milk and lemon juice to create a
- [Cannellini Herb Spread](https://foodispower.org/cannellini-herb-spread/): Cannellini Herb Spread 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained¼ cup olive oil2 Tablespoon lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon rosemary½ teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon black pepperAdd all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Great for dipping crackers, chips, vegetables, place mayonnaise in sandwiches, and more.Courtesy of
- [Savory Stuffed Mushrooms](https://foodispower.org/savory-stuffed-mushrooms/): Savory Stuffed Mushrooms 1 small leek, sliced and chopped2 stalks celery, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided1 Tablespoon fresh thyme½ cup breadcrumbs, ground18 crimini mushrooms, stems removed2 teaspoon braggs2 Tablespoon water Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stems. This is easily done by moving the stem around forcing it
- [[:en]Pizza Dough[:es]Masa para pizza[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/pizza-dough/): Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon of active yeast Luke warm water (enough to cover yeast) 1 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions: Add flour to large bowl. In a small, separate bowl, mix yeast with water. Add salt to flour and stir with whisk until thoroughly mixed Make a well in center
- [[:en]Lentils and Grains[:es]Lentejas con granos[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/lentils-and-grains/): Yield: 3-4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils 1/2 cup buckwheat (or grain of choice) 4-6 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 cups of water Peanut butter (optional) Note: in general 1.5 cups water for 1/2 cup lentils, 1/2 cup water to 1/2 cup buckwheat Instructions: Start to boil water. Add lentils to boiling water, then garlic.
- [[:en]Champagne Risotto with Tofu & Portobello[:es]Risotto a la champaña con tofu y portobello[:]](https://foodispower.org/recipes-meals/champagne-risotto-with-tofu-portobello/): Yield: 2-3 servings Ingredients: 1/2 large onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced Olive oil 1 cup Arborio rice 3/4 cup champagne 1 Portobello mushroom, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 10oz tofu, cubed Chopped Italian parsley Sea salt Instructions: In a medium saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over low-medium heat, stirring until
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- [[:en]Local Study Finds Disturbing Disparity in Availability of Healthful Foods[:es]estudio local de comida saludable[:]](https://foodispower.org/local-study-finds-disturbing-disparity-in-availability-of-healthful-foods/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: lauren Ornelas, Executive Director Food Empowerment Project (530) 848-4021 email: lauren@www.foodispower.org Local Study Finds Disturbing Disparity in Availability of Healthful Foods Santa Clara County residents in lower-income communities and communities of color lack easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables San José, California, August 24, 2010 — Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.),
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- [More highlights of the work you supported in 2015!](https://foodispower.org/2015-highlights/): Access to healthy foods We have corresponded with grocery store chain Safeway Inc. to request they change their policy that has allowed stores to put deeds on their former properties to prevent any other grocery stores from moving in for 15 years. We have been busy working with our volunteer researchers to wrap up our
- [Thank You](https://foodispower.org/the-food-chain/thank-you-3/): Thank you so much for your time and interest in Food Chain! We are trying to sign people up who are truly ready to make the commitment to go vegan. Of course, it is great that you are interested in veganism and you can learn more on our website at: https://foodispower.org/veganism/
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- [Groups call on Clif Bar to increase transparency in chocolate sourcing](https://foodispower.org/groups-call-on-clif-bar-to-increase-transparency-in-chocolate-sourcing/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2013 Contact: lauren Ornelas, Executive Director Tel: (530) 848-4021 email: lauren@www.foodispower.org Groups call on Clif Bar to increase transparency in chocolate sourcing Cotati, CA, July 23, 2013—Citing the prevalence of the worst forms of child labor, including slavery, in the West African cocoa industry, a group of labor, consumer, and
- [[:en]Child Labor and Slavery in the Chocolate Industry[:es]la esclavitud en la industria del chocolate[:]](https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/slavery-in-the-chocolate-industry/): Child labor has been found on cocoa farms in Cameroon, Guinea, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, although since most of Western Africa’s cocoa is grown in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, the majority of child labor cases have been documented in those two countries.

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- [[:en]Eating Vegan in College Coming Soon![:]](https://foodispower.org/event/eating-vegan-in-college-coming-soon/): We can not wait to share with you the launch of our newest resource to support youth going and staying vegan! Eating Vegan in College is a thorough guide created by both F.E.P. team members, college attendee, Kennedy Little, and recent college graduate, jaz boler. Stay tuned! Follow us on Social Media! Facebook Instagram Linkedin
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- [[:en]Vallejo Healthy Food Fest 2020[:es]Festival de la Alimentación Saludable de Vallejo[:]](https://foodispower.org/event/vallejo-healthy-food-fest-2020/): Where a community of diversity demands healthy foods.The 2020 VHFF will have vegan cooking demos, educational speakers, performances and more!We will also take a critical look at access to healthy foods in Vallejo.The goal of this event is to create enthusiasm and a demand for change and to share the message that healthy foods for

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- [Vallejo Healthy Food Fest 2017](https://foodispower.org/news/vallejo-healthy-food-fest-2017/): Over the past few years, Food Empowerment Project has been taking a critical look at access to healthy foods in the vibrant community of Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, July 16, we hosted the second Vallejo Healthy Food Fest, where we served a 100% vegan meal to almost 400 people in attendance! In addition to the
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