Help Us Grow Plant-Based Food & Community in Kentucky!
VegKentucky is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making plant-based living more accessible, delicious, and welcoming across our state.
Since launching in January, we have already:
🥗 Made healthy, affordable meals available through our weekly meal
service.
🤝 Donated food to individuals and families in
need.
🌱 Catered plant-based meals to medical schools to train
the next generation of doctors.
🎓 Hosted workshops and pop-up
events that bring plant-based cooking to the community.
🍽️ Built
community through our monthly Supper Club.
🎉 Presented Louisville VegFest, the largest vegan food festival in Kentucky.
And we’re just getting started. VegKentucky is growing into the voice of the plant-based movement in our state - working to uplift Kentucky’s health, strengthen compassion for animals, and promote sustainable living through collaboration and education.
In 2026, we plan to:
🏥 Partner with hospitals to expand
plant-based menu options.
🏫 Work with school cafeterias to
promote healthier meals for kids.
🏙 Collaborate with cities
across Kentucky to encourage healthier lifestyles.
🎪 Host
additional vegan festivals and community markets statewide.
Why Your Support Matters
As a nonprofit, we rely on donations to make this work possible. Every dollar you give fuels meals, education, events, and outreach that improve health, protect animals, and support a more sustainable Kentucky.
This fall, your impact doubles - thanks to a $3,000 matching gift, every donation is matched dollar-for-dollar!
Together, we can make plant-based food more accessible, fun, and impactful for our community. Thank you for being part of this journey! 💚
Donate & Enter to Win Weekly Prize Packs! 🎁
This fall, every donation you make is not only doubled by our generous donor, it’s an entry to win a weekly prize pack! The prizes change every week to keep things exciting!
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$10 = 1 entry
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$50 = 5 entries
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$100 = 10 entries
Congrats to Marlie R, the winner of our first prize pack - a $100 gift card to Shahar and a 6-pack of Cinnamon Rolls from Cinnaholic. Big thanks to our small business partners for offering the prizes!
Donate now to get in on our next prize pack...
🍊 A 6 Pack of Cold Pressed Juice from 721 Mint It
🍩 A Dozen Donuts from Khmer Kitchen
a combined value over $90!
New prize packs will be announced to encourage giving again and again. Every donation also supports VegKentucky’s mission, helping us expand plant-based meals, workshops, events, and Louisville VegFest.
📲 Follow our work: vegkentucky.org - instagram - facebook
Perks
Every $10 donation earns 1 entry to win our weekly prize pack - and thanks to a generous matching donor, your gift goes twice as far! Winners are selected weekly, prizes change weekly, and your support helps VegKentucky expand plant-based meals, education, and events across Kentucky.
Every $50 donation earns 5 entries to win our weekly prize pack - and your donation is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000! Weekly winners are selected, and prizes rotate to give you more chances to win, all while supporting VegKentucky’s mission.
Every $250 donation earns 25 entries to win our weekly prize packs - and thanks to a generous matching donor, your gift goes twice as far! You’ll also automatically receive 2 tickets to an upcoming VegKentucky Supper Club, giving you a taste of our community events while supporting plant-based living across Kentucky.
Highlights
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UPCOMING
Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner
📅 Date: TBD
Stay
tuned for an announcement about our big Vegan Thanksgiving Feast!
PAST
Vegan Halloween Market
📅 Date: Saturday,
October 25
🕙 Hours: 12 PM - 5 PM
📍 Location: Apocalypse
Brew Works, 1612 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
Celebrate
the season with our Vegan Halloween Market! Enjoy spooky treats,
seasonal plant-based foods, and shop with local vegan vendors. Fun for
the whole family!
Norton Commons Sampling Event
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11
🕙 Hours: 12:30 PM - 2:30
PM
📍 Location: Juice Bar in Norton Commons
Come say hello
to the VegKentucky team! 💚 Enjoy a smoothie from Juice Bar and sample
our fresh, ready-to-eat plant-based meals. Learn more about our weekly
meal service and other nonprofit initiatives that make healthy,
sustainable eating more accessible across Kentucky.
Our Work
Our Work
Since launching in January 2025, VegKentucky has been on a mission to make plant-based living accessible, delicious, and community-driven across Kentucky. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished so far:
Weekly Meal Service
What: Healthy, affordable, ready-to-eat plant-based
meals delivered weekly to the community.
Impact: Ensures families and individuals have
nutritious meals that are convenient, allergen-friendly, and comforting.
Medical School Partnerships
What: Catering plant-based meals to medical students
and universities.
Impact: Inspires the next generation of doctors to
understand the power of nutrition in patient care.
Workshops & Pop-Up Events
What: Pop-up dinners, events, and workshops for the community.
Impact: Educates and empowers Kentuckians to prepare
healthy, plant-based meals at home.
Monthly Supper Club
What: Community dinners that bring people together to
share a plant-based feast.
Impact: Builds connections and celebrates plant-based
living in a welcoming, social environment.
Food Donations
What: Donating plant-based meals to individuals and families
Impact: Helps combat food insecurity while promoting
healthy, sustainable eating.
Louisville VegFest
What: Kentucky’s largest annual vegan food festival,
bringing together thousands of attendees and dozens of vendors.
Impact: Showcases plant-based food, local businesses,
and sustainability initiatives while building a vibrant, inclusive community.
Looking Ahead to 2026
VegKentucky is growing into the voice of the plant-based movement across Kentucky. Next year, we plan to:
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Partner with hospitals to expand plant-based menu options.
-
Work with school cafeterias to promote healthier meals for kids.
-
Collaborate with cities statewide to encourage healthier lifestyles.
-
Host additional vegan festivals and community markets across Kentucky.
Your Support Makes It Possible
Every donation fuels these programs — from meals to workshops,
community dinners, and festivals. And this fall, thanks to a generous
$3,000 matching donor, every gift goes twice as far!
Donate & Enter to Win Weekly Prize Packs!
Every donation is an entry to win exciting weekly prize packs —
and helps VegKentucky continue building healthier, more compassionate communities.
Activity
Every $10 donation earns 1 entry to win our weekly prize pack - and thanks to a generous matching donor, your gift goes twice as far! Winners are selected weekly, prizes change weekly, and your support helps VegKentucky expand plant-based meals, education, and events across Kentucky.
Every $50 donation earns 5 entries to win our weekly prize pack - and your donation is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000! Weekly winners are selected, and prizes rotate to give you more chances to win, all while supporting VegKentucky’s mission.
Every $250 donation earns 25 entries to win our weekly prize packs - and thanks to a generous matching donor, your gift goes twice as far! You’ll also automatically receive 2 tickets to an upcoming VegKentucky Supper Club, giving you a taste of our community events while supporting plant-based living across Kentucky.
