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To Meat or Not to Meat

By editorialteam on September 30, 2024

Veganism at the Mount

By Desiree Leader | Staff Writer

Seitan piccata, spinach salad, rice pilaf, and a side of hot and sour soup. $8.50
Photo by Desiree Leader

According to a study by the research group College Pulse, 14% of the college population follows a vegetarian (no meat products) or vegan (no animal products, including milk or eggs) diet, compared to 4% of the general population. The most cited reason for this is environmental concerns (31%), followed closely by animal rights and health. While no specific data was available for the Mount, Mina Girouard, Student Leader in Civic Engagement, and member of the Food for Thought food pantry at the college has noticed an uptick in the need for vegan products to serve the students. They purchase items like tofu, which are not available through the Worcester County Food Bank that helps stock the pantry. They also offer fresh produce and staples like pasta, beans, and plant-based grains. read more

(Archive November 1, 2011) Green Street Café to Participate in The Heifer Project

By editorialteam on August 10, 2024

By Jillian Richard | Observer Contributor

The Green Street Café is participating in a fundraiser this November. The Heifer Project is an international organization founded in Rutland to provide the world with knowledge and insight on how to maintain food.

The main purpose is to provide animals to underdeveloped countries, giving them the tools to keep food an ongoing process. For Instance, Lynne Franciose gave an example of a water buffalo; they have the strength to pull a plow to maintain a field for whatever food they are growing. Cows are great for milk and chickens are an asset to keep eggs on hand at all times. Absolutely no slaughtering takes place with this project. read more