Ahimsa lights the way
American Vegan Center
American Vegan Center offers vegan info, books, history, food, merchandise, and much more !!
17 N. 2nd Street in Old City Philadelphia
267-665-7753
Hours:
Wednesday / Thursday: Noon – 6 pm, Friday: Noon – 7 pm, Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm (closed Mon/Tues)
American Vegan Center is a cultural hub in the Old City District of Philadelphia. Events bring the community together: cooking classes, lectures, trivia nights, open mic nights, book signings, art exhibits, crafts, workshops, discussions, and much more. Here’s what’s coming up!
Philadelphia tourists explore history including the birth of the US vegetarian and vegan movement. Veg History Walking Tours showcase Philly’s rich vegetarian and vegan heritage. View the current schedule of upcoming veg history tours and sign up here!
Enjoy our books, magazines, restaurant info, shirts, merch, and Philly vegan souvenirs. Taste samples of vegan cuisine discover how delicious it is! Purchase food made by local vegan entrepreneurs. And post a selfie with our Go Vegan sign, the Animal Freedom Bell, or our mascot Hope “Belle” Ahimsa who is a life-sized plush cow!
We appreciate all donations; you enable this amazing Center.
American Vegan Center has drawn attention from many Philadelphia-area media outlets. These articles sketch a picture of the Center and its goals from differing perspectives:
Eva Anderson, CBS News Philly
Animal advocates test horseless carriage rides in Philadelphia
Hadas Kuznits, KYWNewsradio:
How Old City’s American Vegan Center is educating others about the values of veganism
Anna Starostinetskaya, VegNews:
The US is getting a national vegan welcome center
Patrick Kerr, GRID Magazine:
New venue offers a place to discover plant-based food and history
Peter Crimmins, WHYY:
New center will highlight Philadelphia’s vegan roots
Lindsey Baker, Unchained TV:
To keep American Vegan Center going, we invite you to make a donation.
For larger amounts, please send checks to: AVS, 56 Dinshah Drive, Malaga NJ 08328.
Phone AVS at 856-694-2887 for more information.
PayPal buttons are very useful for smaller donations and monthly pledges, but they do take out a fee. Budget is available upon request.
American Vegan Society
56 Dinshah Drive, Malaga NJ 08328 856.694.2887
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AVS is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 226058533. All donations made to the American Vegan Society are tax deductible in accordance with applicable law..