In 2010, Washington, DC became the second city in the nation, after San Francisco, to pass a “Meat-Free Monday” resolution encouraging residents to choose healthier and more sustainable foods at least one day each week.

Miriam’s Kitchen, a non-profit organization serving free meals to homeless men, women and children throughout the city, embraced this idea and adopted Meat-Free Fridays! In the past year, Compassion Over Killing has developed a relationship with Miriam’s Kitchen — at least once a month, our staff, interns, and volunteers support this meatless initiative by helping prepare and serve heart-healthy, animal-friendly meals.

Last Friday, two COK interns — Alexis Croswell and Andrea Roccanti — teamed up with the incredible staff at Miriam’s helping dish out meat-free meals to over 100 homeless men and women. The menu included a choice of a veggie burger or grilled vegetable sandwich, potatoes, a green salad, and fresh fruit.

Following the meal, Andrea commented that  “This was such a great way to not only help those in need, but to continue spreading a message of compassion. It was amazing to see the positive reactions from the guests as they enjoyed a delicious meat-free meal!”

Miriam’s depends on its volunteers to provide these free meals and countless other services. If you’re interested in volunteering, visit Miriam’s website today!

Want to prepare your own meat-free meals at home? Check out these Easy Vegan Recipes online, or request your free printed recipe booklet.