We’re happy to announce another successful event made possible by our Vegan Event Grant!The Greater Farallones Association provided all plant-based foods for their Fifth Ocean Climate Summit. The Summit is held every three years and previously featured a few veg options, but not a fully vegan menu. This time around there was a record turn-out and attendees were able to munch on yummy earth-friendly foods while listening to presentations that identified climate action priorities for the North-central California coast and ocean region. And though the Summit is not meant to be a fundraiser, this year’s event was profitable for the first time and will serve as seed money for the next Ocean Climate Summit in 2022!
Attendees commented favorably on the food choices, saying they were impressed that Greater Farallones Association took a big step and made an impactful statement by making the event vegan. In turn, the Summit organizers were pleased, mentioning that the organization has “Evolved our understanding of the impact our collective food choices make on the environment and want to promote this to our attendees who all work in the environmental conservation sector.”
On the menu:
Breakfast
Bagels with hummus, assorted jelly jams, “Smart Balance” vegan spread, sliced tomato, cucumber, and capers.
Fresh fruit platter
Coffee and tea service with soy and almond milk
Hors d' Oeuvres
Fresh spring rolls with cucumber, mango, mint, and cilantro, served with spicy peanut sauce
Grilled vegetable platter with seasonal vegetables and homemade hummus
Tomato bruschetta with diced tomatoes and basil and balsamic vinaigrette, served on a garlic crustade
Luncheon
Roasted portabella mushroom with pesto, balsamic and pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes, and mixed greens served on focaccia
Homemade farro salad with kale, pomegranate, and maple vinaigrette
Greek salad with Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and vinaigrette
Assorted grain breads and rolls
Fresh Fruit Platter
Vegan Cookies
Please join us in thanking Greater Farallones Association for taking a leap and producing a fabulously sustainable climate-friendly event.