VSDC @ Plant-Based Lunch & Learn: Crafting the Future of Fast Food

Veg Society of DC (VSDC) is pleased to join with The Ark of Compassion (AOC) to co-host a Plant-Based Lunch & Learn on Sunday, October 25 at PLNT Burger, (Tysons Corner location) 1635 Boro Place, McLean, VA 22102. Let's come together for food, curiosity, and compassionate conversation. Special Guest Speaker: Jonah Goldman, Co-Founder of PLNT Burger PLNT Burger: Crafting the Future of Fast Food Americans eat a staggering 50 billion burgers every year, almost all of which come from factory farms. This system produces cheap (subsidized) food, but at the cost of vast resources, diet-related illness, and immense animal suffering. The traditional burger model—raising animals on feed crops in confined spaces—is cruel, wasteful, unhealthy, and outdated. PLNT Burger is changing that. By combining plant-based innovation with a chef’s touch, they are creating burgers that are not only delicious, but also dramatically better for people and the planet. Compared to beef, PLNT burgers use: 99% less water 93% less land 90% fewer greenhouse gases …and they contain no cholesterol with less fat than traditional burgers. • Cost/Food: Get your ticket here for a $25 vegan buffet. (The VSDC GreenRewards discount does not apply to this special event.) Update Your RSVP Out of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes. VSDC: More Than A Meetup We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC. The Ark of Compassion (AOC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting animal welfare through education, outreach, and partnerships that inspire beneficial change for all life. Founded on the belief that compassion should extend to every living being, The Ark of Compassion bridges faith-based and secular communities to explore how our choices, traditions, and systems impact animals, people, and the planet. It creates inclusive spaces for conversation and action, helping launch events and ideas that bring people together. By turning meaningful moments into sustainable movements, AOC amplifies compassion into lasting change. Its mission is inspired by faith, shaped by empathy and reason, and powered by a vision of a future in which animals, people, and the planet flourish together. Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC. VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.