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A Growing Vegetarian Community
Your Place to Socialize, Share and Grow on Your Plant-Based Journey
Our Purpose
VSSJ offers opportunities to come together to discover the many benefits of a plant-based diet through education, outreach, and support for vegetarians, vegans, and those on their journey towards a plant-based diet.
VSSJ events are open to the public. Everyone is welcome: vegetarian, vegan or veg-curious.
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