What is Meatout?

On (or around) March 20 — the first day of spring — thousands of caring people in all 50 US states and two dozen other countries will host informative and educational Meatout events. Activities will include colorful 'lifestivals,' street theater, lectures, public dinners, cooking demos, food samplings, leafleting, information tables called 'steakouts,' and a Congressional Reception in Washington, DC.

The occasion is The Great American Meatout, the world's largest and oldest annual grassroots diet education campaign. Every spring, thousands of Meatout supporters educate their communities and ask their friends, families, and neighbors to pledge to "kick the meat habit (at least for a day) and explore a wholesome, nonviolent diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains." continued...

New To Veg?

Interested in finding out more about why you should "kick the meat habit"?

Request a free Veg Starter Kit to get info on the how's and why's of a plant-based diet.

For continued support, subscribe to Meatout Mondays, our colorful weekly e-newsletter. Each issue features a delicious veg recipe, product, nutrition info, and an inspirational story.

Meatout Media Center

Visit the Meatout Media Center to view press releases, past proclamations, advertising, and special pages for food, health, and lifestyle editors.