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These companies have generously donated items to Rochester VegFest. We plan to raffle them, but some items may go into a silent auction Friday night instead.

Thank You to Our Generous Raffle Donors!

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We’re thrilled to acknowledge the amazing brands and organizations that have generously donated to the Rochester VegFest 2024 raffle. Their contributions not only add excitement to our event but also help us keep VegFest free and accessible to all. You can get your raffle ticket at the event on August 24th at Parcel 5 for a suggested $3+ donation. Here’s a little bit about each donor and what they’ve contributed to make our raffle truly special:

Abundance Food Co-op

Abundance Food Co-op, Rochester’s only food cooperative, has graciously donated a $200 gift card. Located in the South Wedge, Abundance is dedicated to offering local, organic, and sustainable products that benefit both people and the planet. This gift card is a perfect way to explore their wide range of healthy, delicious groceries and support a community-focused business.

Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s has contributed a bag of their plant-based snacks to our raffle, giving you the chance to enjoy a variety of tasty treats. Known for their unique selection and friendly atmosphere, Trader Joe’s is a favorite among those who love discovering new and interesting foods. This snack bag is sure to delight any lucky winner!

Marilla’s Mindful Supplies

Marilla’s Mindful Supplies has donated a beautiful basket of sustainable home essentials. This local shop is committed to providing eco-friendly products that help reduce waste and promote a more mindful lifestyle. From reusable kitchen items to all-natural cleaning products, this basket is filled with practical and thoughtful items that align with Marilla’s mission of sustainability.

Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary

Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary has generously donated a basket of goodies for our raffle. This wonderful organization provides a safe haven for rescued farm animals and advocates for a cruelty-free lifestyle. Their donation is a reflection of their dedication to compassion and kindness, both for animals and for our community.

Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen

Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen has contributed a $100 gift card, offering the winner a chance to enjoy their deliciously nutritious whole food plant-based meals. Sweet Pea is all about making healthy eating easy and accessible, with a menu full of flavorful, plant-powered dishes. This gift card is a fantastic way to discover new favorites.

Wegmans

Wegmans has donated a $200 gift card, perfect for stocking up on groceries, home goods, or anything else you might need. As one of the region’s most beloved grocery stores, Wegmans is known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community support. With a growing lineup of plant-based offerings, this generous gift card is a great way to explore new products that fit your lifestyle.

Laughing Gull Chocolates

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Many thanks for Laughing Gull Chocolates’ raffle basket donation sliding over the plate for a photo finish into our big raffle Saturday!

They sell ethically-sourced artisan chocolates that are made in their shop on East Main St. and have many vegan options available including all their drinks, select truffles, dipped fruits and bark.

The basket contained some of their products and a certificate for a chocolate making workshop (where you can create vegan chocolate ganache in a variety of flavors!).

Institute for Animal Happiness

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Thank you to our friends at The Institute for Animal Happiness, for donating a raffle basket!  The raffle basket will include some of the vegan-message items they sell.

What is the IFAH?  Rebecca says,

“We create art and opportunities that encourage joy, learning, non-speciesist dialogue and positive action for animals that is grounded in a vegan, animal rights = human rights (Intersectional) philosophy. IFAH also creates empowering and fun message-wear that helps support our animal rescue, care & advocacy efforts – and has supported the efforts of many great organizations. We also make spontaneous gifts of our merch to hard working animal rights advocates in the trenches, because we’ve been there and know that a sign of support and a warm hat in winter can be meaningful when you are outside caring for animals or leafletting in the cold.”

Among many other things, they have recorded a song, Animal Anthem.