Will you help us get Vegan Soul Food printed?

Last spring, in celebration of Juneteenth, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) launched our latest culinary website, VeganSoulFood.org! We are so proud of this site and how it brings together recipes familiar to those in the African diaspora community and helps us honor these food traditions without the suffering of non-human animals. From Jamaican pumpkin rice and Afro-Caribbean jerk cabbage to Ethiopian kik alicha (yellow split pea stew) and fried “oysters” with creamy Cajun sauce—as well as collard greens, mac and cheese, and garlic mashed potatoes—this collection of recipes has something for everyone.

“ "Vegan soul food means healthier meal options as close to my Southern roots as possible, without giving up on flavor.”

—Candace Evans-Forrester, F.E.P. supporter and recipe contributor

Not everyone has access to the Internet, however—or they prefer the convenience of recipes in print—so we are now preparing to publish the Vegan Soul Food recipe guide! Like the other culinary booklets in our collection, Vegan Soul Food will be a full-color guide filled with recipes and images designed to demonstrate that people can enjoy their favorite comfort foods without consuming animals and without compromising their culture. (Although this resource will be a tool for anyone.)

But we need your support to make this a reality! A generous donation today will help us get Vegan Soul Food into print.

“ “In a world that is constantly changing and evolving, soul food remains a constant and a reminder of where we come from. It is a connection to our roots and a celebration of our culture. It is more than just a type of cuisine; it is a way of life.”

—Chef Victoria-Lee Lewis,, F.E.P. supporter and recipe contributor

Ethical veganism is key to the work of F.E.P., and concern for all animals drives our passion to create tools that help people go and stay vegan. We hope you are among the tens of thousands of people around the world who have been visiting our sites and trying vegan versions of well-known traditional foods.

Will you help us get Vegan Soul Food printed?

Thank you again for being a valuable member of F.E.P.’s support community.

Other Ways to Give & Support F.E.P's Work

• Donate by Mail (Checks Only)
  Food Empowerment Project
  P.O. Box 13425
  San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
  
  
• Become a Monthly Donor
  On this donation page you an select "Monthly" from dropdown menu to set up automatic monthly donations.
  
  
• Donate Goods
  Donate almost anything that we can use to fundraise (professional services, gift certificates, airline and hotel points, high-value items people would like, tabling space at events, etc.)
  
  
• Donate Stocks, Shares or Securities
  Donating stocks, mutual fund shares, or securities has long been a way to benefit nonprofits. You can now give stock donations to F.E.P. through your broker using the information below:
  
  Name: Food Empowerment Project
  Contact Name: lauren Ornelas
  Phone Number: (707) 779-8004
  Firm: Vanguard
  Account #: 39634272
  DTC #: 0062
  
  Please email us with your contact and stock information so we can acknowledge your donation. Your contact information is not transferred to protect your security so this is the only way we know it is from you. Thank you!
  
  Donating stock offers several valuable financial benefits:
  • You can donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
  • There is no obligation to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation.
  • The total value of the stock upon transfer is tax deductible.
    
    
• Peer-to-Peer Giving
  This year, you can tell your friends and family that instead of gifts for your special occasion you would like them to make a donation to your own online fundraising site for F.E.P. Your special day can do some serious good in the world, and we've made it super easy for you to get started!
  
  
• Giving at Work Initiative (Our Promise)
  California Employees: F.E.P is part of the Giving at Work initiative through Our Promise. To ensure your donation comes to us, please enter 27074 (for Org Code #) on the pledge form.
  
  
• Matching Gifts / Workplace (Benevity)
  Your gift may be eligible for a matching gift from your employer. Double your impact today! Benevity provides workplace giving program services and payroll deductions.
  
  
• Facebook and Instagram Fundraisers & Donations
  Create a fundraiser or donate to us directly from Facebook. To create a Fundraiser visit this page or visit our Facebook page and click on Donate.To create an Instagram fundraiser visit this page.
  
  
• Save on taxes by listing F.E.P. as a beneficiary of your financial accounts, insurance policies, or other asset (art, jewelry, vehicle, real estate).
  
  
• It can be tax efficient for you (and people and organizations you'd like to donate to) to donate a percentage to F.E.P. by listing F.E.P. as a contingency or primary beneficiary in your:
  • Bank, investment, or retirement account, insurance policy (life, disability), or other asset (art, jewelry, vehicle, real estate). It can be as easy as filling one field on your financial institution or insurance company's website.
  • Will, trust, or estate plan via a bequest, such as through methods below.
    
    
  If you included F.E.P. as a beneficiary, please tell us so we can ensure that your wishes are honored.
  
  
• How do you leave your estate to F.E.P.?
  Please consult your attorney, accountant, or other appropriate tax professional to determine what are the best choices for your estate and planned giving to F.E.P. Below is some suggested language for making a bequest to F.E.P. When donating all or part of your legacy to F.E.P., please also include F.E.P.’s tax ID number, 26-1743952. F.E.P. was founded in 2007.
  
• Specific Bequest: “I give and bequest to Food Empowerment Project, P.O. Box 13425 San Luis Obispo, CA 94306, the sum of $______ to be used for its general purposes.”
• Devise or Real Property: “I give and bequeath to Food Empowerment Project, P.O. Box 13425 San Luis Obispo, CA 94306, certain real property located at (insert description here), together will all improvements thereupon.”
• Residuary Bequest: “I give and bequeath to Food Empowerment Project, P.O. Box 13425 San Luis Obispo, CA 94306, all (or __ %) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, to be used for its general purposes.”
• Contingency Bequest: “If any of the above-named beneficiaries should predecease me, I hereby bequeath his or her share to Food Empowerment Project, P.O. Box 13425 San Luis Obispo, CA 94306, to be used for its general purposes.”
• Estate or Inheritance Tax: “I direct that no estate or inheritance taxes be paid from the share of any property devised or bequeathed to Food Empowerment Project, P.O. Box 13425 San Luis Obispo, CA 94306”
  
  
• Volunteer your time

Thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers!

California: The official registration and financial information regarding Food Empowerment Project can be obtained from the Attorney General’s website at http://oag.ca.gov/charities.Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/, re: Reg. No. 20223022061. Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA OR ONLINE AT www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION #: CH53969 Georgia: A full and fair description of charitable programs and activities, and a financial statement consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5, will be sent upon request.Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Food Empowerment Project are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504–6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: Upon request, a copy of the latest financial report filed with the Attorney General as well as a full description of the programs and activities supported by contributions can be obtained by contacting Food Empowerment Project at P.O. Box 13425 San Luis Obispo, CA 94306 United States. Financial reports can also be obtained from the charities registry on the Attorney General’s website or by writing the Charities Bureau at 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005. For more information about charities, visit the Charities Bureau online at www.charitiesnys.com or call 212-416-8401.Oregon: Registration in no way constitutes or implies any endorsement, sanction or approval of the solicitation, its purposes, the manner in which it is conducted or the person or organization conducting it, by the Attorney General or any other governmental agency or officer. Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Food Empowerment Project is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483.