Climate Week NYC Plant-Based Food Drive With Chilis on Wheels!

Climate Week NYC Plant-Based Food Drive! * Hosted by Chilis on Wheels and Vegan Activist Alliance during our weekly meal distribution * Join us for a fun, impactful afternoon at Tompkins Square Park as we celebrate Climate Week NYC by supporting a great cause-- bringing plant-based meals to those in need and collecting plant-based, shelf stable, non-perishable foods to support New Yorkers facing food injustice—all while taking a stand for the planet! Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 4–6pm Location: Tompkins Square Park (Enter at 9th Street & Avenue B) 500 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009 Why This Matters: * Nearly 1 in 4 NYC residents—including 1 in 5 children—struggle with food insecurity each year. * Animal agriculture is a leading driver of deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions—factory farming alone accounts for 14.5% of global emissions. * By choosing plant-based foods, we can take a bite out of hunger and climate change at the same time! What to Bring (Non-Perishable, Shelf Stable, Plant-Based Only!): How we define plant-based: Free of all animal products including honey, whey, eggs, and milk. * Canned or dried beans (chickpeas, black beans, lentils, etc.) * Shelf-stable plant milks (soy, oat, etc.) * Rice, quinoa, pasta, and grains * Nut butters (peanut, almond, sunflower seed) * Canned vegetables and fruits * Pasta sauce (tomato-based, marinara, etc.- no cheese or dairy sauces) * Dried fruit and nuts * Granola and protein bars * Oatmeal and cereal * 100% Fruit juice *Fruit Preserves *Bread *Crackers *Seasonings Can’t Make It? Support our mission with a donation: https://donorbox.org/chilisonwheels Come build a kinder, greener NYC with us—see you at the park!