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These companies will ship vegan staples directly to your door.

In this time of crisis, ditch the long lines and empty store shelves in favor of vegan meals, cookies, and snacks delivered to your doorstep.

by VegNews Editors

Recipes

7 Best Vegan Cocktails (& Mocktails) for Zoom Happy Hours

From smooth whiskey sours to fizzy kombucha mocktails, these libations will lighten the self-isolating mood.

by Tanya Flink

Health + Wellness

The Best Easy-To-Make Vegan Cleaning Products (That Work)

From an intoxicating home spray to a tough-on-germs toilet cleaner, make tried-and-true cleaning products that will gently kill bacteria while providing aromatherapy for all.

by Sam Schacher

Travel

5 Ways the Pandemic Changed How This Vegan Hotel Does Business

The Stanford Inn was quick to implement safety protocols in light of the global pandemic, ensuring guests could have a worry-free experience.

by Aurelia d'Andrea

News

Impossible Foods Donates Its Millionth Burger to Fight Food Insecurity

The plant-based brand hit its charitable milestone with help from organizations such as Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp, Issac Rochell’s Local Human, and Magic Johnson’s SodexoMAGIC.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

News

A Vegan Diet Reduces Severe COVID-19 Symptoms Up to 73 Percent, New Study Finds

The new study suggests a plant-based diet slashes your risk of severe COVID-19 by 73 percent.

Recipes

What This VegNews Editor Keeps in Her Freezer at all Times

It’s freezer reveal time. Everyone stocks Brussels sprouts and vegan ice cream, right?

Restaurants

19 Vegan Asian & Asian-Owned Restaurants to Support

Panic, xenophobia, and racism won’t stop us from incredible plant-based food. And it shouldn’t stop you either.

News

This Vegan Chain Isn’t Waiting for the Government to Raise Minimum Wage to $15. It Just Doubled Employee Earnings

While the government drags its feet on implementing a $15 federal minimum wage, vegan chain HipCityVeg commits to doubling its wages to support workers and families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health + Wellness

7 Vegan CBD Products That Will Destress You Right Now

From vegan CBD chocolate to coffee that will give you the gift of calm, we’ve got the solution to stress.

News

Chef Michael Voltaggio Raises $10,000 for Vegan Restaurant on Food Network Competition

The chef donated his winnings from culinary competition show Tournament of Champions to vegan restaurant Crossroads Kitchen.

News

Vegan In-N-Out-Style Burger Shop Opens in Secret Location in Las Vegas

A burger shop run by an anonymous team operating out of a ghost kitchen in an undisclosed area is now delivering oversized vegan burgers and animal-style fries to hungry (and maybe confused) consumers in Las Vegas.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

News

Wedding Canceled Due to COVID-19? Vegan Bitchin’ Sauce Wants to Help

Food brands Barnana and Bitchin’ Sauce are looking to award $40,000 to one couple whose wedding plans were ruined by the pandemic.

News

There’s Now a Vegan Community Fridge in New York City

Spearheaded by Eloísa Trinidad and longtime activist and community organizer Power Malu, the Overthrow Community Fridge was inspired by an urgent need to provide healthy, animal-free foods to the local community.

Recipes

7 Frozen Vegan Pizzas You Need to Try

Whether you’re craving a veggie-full pie or one loaded with all the vegan meat and cheese, these brands have your pizza cravings covered.

News

Joaquin Phoenix, Billie Eilish Join Support + Feed to Bring Vegan Burgers to LGBTQ Youth

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Recipes

15 Eggless Easter Brunch Recipes You Need

by Nicole Axworthy

News

There’s Now a Fully Vegan Food Bank in Las Vegas

The LasVegan Food Bank—run entirely by volunteers and donations—distributes vegan grocery boxes to people in need every two weeks.

News

Sweden Suspends Mink Fur Farming to Stop Spread of COVID-19

Sweden is temporarily suspending its mink fur farming industry throughout 2021 after the COVID-19 virus was found on 13 fur farms.

News

Beyoncé Helps Vegan Black-Owned Business Raise $10,000

South Carolina’s Herban-Eats is the latest recipient of the Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund grant, which has helped 715 businesses to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to date.