Explore the deep connections between food access, racial equity, and environmental justice. Through conversation, culture, and cuisine, we will spotlight how plant-forward living can be a tool for liberation and resilience. Join us for an inspiring gathering that centers collective healing, delicious food, and actionable steps toward a more just food system. All are welcome — bring a friend and an appetite for discovery!
The event is at [Dama Pastry and Cafe ](https://www.damapastry.com/)at 1505 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 which has a parking lot. There will be an all-you-can-eat vegan buffet for $27.40, paid directly to the restaurant at the door.
**Update Your RSVP**
Please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes out of respect for the restaurant and others interested in attending this limited-space event. **Please don’t be a no-show.**
**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](https://vsdc.org/) 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](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet**