OUR VISION
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Very Veggie Movement aims to unite people around the causes of animal rights and environmental protection through gentle, shared lifestyle changes.
To do so, we’re developing partnerships with outstanding organizations that share our hopes of inspiring a better, healthier future, and developing ways to make vegetarianism easy, accessible, and fun. We are also working at the grassroots level through in-person events as well as online and social media discussions to raise awareness, create an open dialogue regarding vegetarianism, and provide information and support.
PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL
Amid the spread of COVID-19, the Very Veggie Movement aims to unite people around the causes of animal rights and environmental protection through shared lifestyle changes. To do so, we’re building partnerships with outstanding organizations who, like us, are passionate about a better, healthier future, and want to develop ways to make vegetarianism easy, accessible, and fun.
As a valued partner of the Very Veggie Movement, we’ll provide you with the following benefits:
Media Coverage
Article or video documentary coverage telling the story of your restaurant in four languages (English, Español, 繁體中文, 简体中文).
Media Coverage
Article or video documentary coverage telling the story of your restaurant in four languages (English, Español, 繁體中文, 简体中文).
Boost Business
When you offer a promotional discount, we’ll share it with audiences across our social media platforms and through email newsletters, drawing awareness to your venue.
Boost Business
When you offer a promotional discount, we’ll share it with audiences across our social media platforms and through email newsletters, drawing awareness to your venue.
HOW TO JOIN
STEP 1
Join as our partner by offering discount and filling out the Partners form at VeryVeggieMovement.org/partners
Once we have reviewed your submission, our team will start to create your Very Veggie Movement discount promotional materials for your approval.
STEP 2
Start promoting Very Veggie Movement and your discount offer through your promotional channels (including and not limited to website, social media platforms, and newsletters). These will also be shared on our social channels.
STEP 3
Sign up and invite staff, customers, family, and friends to join you at VeryVeggieMovement.org
DOWNLOAD PARTNERSHIP KIT
Download these kits to learn more about the steps and benefits of being a Very Veggie Movement Partner.
RESTAURANT & FOOD PRODUCERS
Partnership Proposal Kit (English)
Partnership Proposal Kit (繁體中文)
Partnership Proposal Kit (简体中文)
Partnership Summary Flyer (English)
Partnership Summary Flyer (繁體中文)
Partnership Summary Flyer (简体中文)
ORGANIZATIONS
Partnership Proposal Kit (English)
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Download fun and helpful content, like graphics and social media post samples, to feature or announce your collaboration with the Very Veggie Movement.
PARTNER WITH US TODAY!
Other Opportunities… You can help us raise awareness by spreading the word — let other restaurants know about the Very Veggie Movement so they can join in, too!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to the frequently asked questions below based on your partner type:
Q: How do I get started?
A: The first step is to sign up as a partner by filling out the Partners form at VeryVeggieMovement.org/partners.
Once we have reviewed your submission, our team will begin creating your Very Veggie Movement promotional materials.
You may also take the Very Veggie Movement pledge and invite staff, customers, friends, and family to join in by pledging as well at VeryVeggieMovement.org.
After pledging, you’ll gain access to discounts from our participating partners, which you may utilize to support the movement.
You may also help raise awareness by letting other restaurants know about the Very Veggie Movement so they can join in, too, and get involved by participating in Very Veggie Movement events or activities of your choosing:
- Host a “Very Veggie Night” at your restaurant/establishment/venue featuring vegetarian specials.
- Host a LIVE “Very Veggie Cook-Off” online, putting your own spin on one of our “Very Veggie Recipes.”
- Join our summertime “Very Veggie Food Fest” in August along with other local vendors.
Q: Are there conditions for offering discounts?
A: The amount discounted and type of discount are entirely up to the participating venue. For example, you may offer a percentage off on select dishes, or set aside “Happy Hours” wherein discounts are offered during low-traffic hours.
Q: Do all venues receive the same benefits?
A: Yes. The key is for restaurants to expand awareness of the Very Veggie Movement. At its core, the Very Veggie Movement aims to unite people around the causes of environmental protection, animal rights, and mindful, shared lifestyle changes.
Q: Can our discount be used multiple times?
A: You may offer a one-time discount coupon, or encourage multiple uses of the discount offer if a system can be implemented to keep track of discount usage.
Q: How do I promote my discount(s)?
A: You may promote the Very Veggie Movement and your discount offer through your promotional channel(s), such as company website, social media platforms, and newsletters announcing the partnership and encouraging individuals to pledge. These discounts will also be shared on our social channels.
You may also have on-site displays of provided promotional materials, distribute printed coupons, and share the discount with friends, family, and other coworkers.
Q: How do people receive coupons?
A: When restaurants, plant-based food producers, and other venues partner with the Very Veggie Movement, they can opt to offer discounts on their vegetarian food items as a way of participating in the movement.
Upon pledging online to take part in the Very Veggie Movement, individuals gain access to these discount coupons via a ‘thank you’ message.
You may also promote the Very Veggie Movement and your discount offer through your promotional channel(s), such as company website, social media platforms, and newsletters announcing the partnership and encouraging individuals to pledge. Discounts will also be shared on our social channels.
You may additionally provide printed coupons on-site, and share the discount with friends, family, and other coworkers.
Q: How can I keep track of the effectiveness of the Very Veggie Movement campaign at my venue, company, or establishment?
A: To keep track of the effectiveness of the Very Veggie Movement at your venue, company, or establishment, the number of coupon codes redeemed, and the number of times a coupon code is redeemed if you opt to allow multiple usages of the code, should be carefully recorded.
Q: How do I get started?
A: The first step is to sign up as a partner by filling out the Partners form at VeryVeggieMovement.org/partners.
Once we have reviewed your submission, our team will begin creating your Very Veggie Movement promotional materials.
You may also take the Very Veggie Movement pledge and invite your team, supporters, patrons, members, friends, and family to join in by pledging as well at VeryVeggieMovement.org.
After pledging, you’ll gain access to discounts from our participating partners, which you may utilize to support the movement.
You may also help raise awareness by letting other organizations and restaurants know about the Very Veggie Movement so they can join in, too, and get involved by participating in Very Veggie Movement events or activities of your choosing:
- Enjoy vegetarian specials during “Very Veggie Nights” at participating local restaurants/establishments/venues.
- Host a “Very Veggie Cook-Off,” putting your own spin on one of our “Very Veggie Recipes,” to be shared online.
- Join our summertime “Very Veggie Food Fest” in August with local vendors.
Q: What are Very Veggie Movement discounts?
A: When restaurants, plant-based food producers, and other venues partner with the Very Veggie Movement, they can opt to offer discounts on their vegetarian food items as a way to participate in the movement.
Upon pledging online to take part in the Very Veggie Movement, individuals gain access to these discount coupons via a ‘thank you’ message.
FROM OUR PARTNERS
There shouldn’t be any difficulties; so long as we form aspirations and make vows, we should be able to accomplish this.
The Very Veggie Movement, an initiative of Tzu Chi USA, adheres to the teachings of our founder, the venerable Dharma Master Cheng Yen, who guides us to live in harmony with the Earth. One way we do so is through the adoption of a mindful, vegetarian diet, showing sincere love and reverence for not only Mother Earth, but all who share this magnificent planet with us.