Welcome to the Vegetarian Society of DC

The Vegetarian Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC) aims to promote the benefits of vegetarianism through educational and social activities throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area, including Maryland and northern Virginia. Founded in 1927, we are the nation's oldest continuously-operating vegetarian society. We welcome people wherever they are on the path toward an all plant-based diet.

Our events are open to all, but we encourage you to join us to support vegetarian living in the Washington region. Members receive our quarterly newsletter and get discounts at many area restaurants and other businesses through our VSDC GreenRewards™ program.

Consider our speakers' bureau if you need someone to speak about vegetarianism at an event.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, VSDC is governed by an all-volunteer, elected Board of Directors. Additional volunteers perform much of the work in VSDC.

Our office is now located in Herndon, VA. We don't have regular hours, so any meeting needs to be arranged in advance. Please use our post office box for all normal correspondence.

We have relationships with other vegetarian organizations, but are independent of them.