Go Meatless Monday — It’s Good for You, and Good for the Planet

We have delicious plant-based recipes and guides to help you implement Meatless Monday in your school, hospital, workplace, and community.

Weekly Features

When you’re pressed for time in the kitchen, it helps to have a few fast recipes in your repertoire. And we’ve got you covered. From artichoke Panzanella salads and Buffalo chickpea lettuce wraps to creamy vegan alfredo sauce and protein-packed nachos, this Monday check o...
But when it comes to creating plant-based versions of these foods, it’s all about taking advantage of elements like smoke, spice, char, and texture. Humble ingredients, like beans, rice, and bell peppers can be elevated to new heights thanks to the use of smoked paprika, ...
This Monday, we’ve got a roundup of plant-based recipes of your favorite takeout orders. They’re all veggie-focused, but still manage to capture that signature comforting takeout flavor.
Discover the best plant-based options at popular national chain restaurants.
This Monday, we’re offering tips to help you get your kids to eat more vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes.
The right groceries can keep your bill low, especially in these times of sky-high prices. So, what should you look for when you go shopping next time? The Meatless Monday team compiled a list of inexpensive plant-based ingredients that can help you make healthy, delicious...
Reduce your water footprint and protect the environment is by eating these water-friendly, plant-based foods.
Save money and the planet by reducing your food waste with our easy guide to making food last longer.

Bring Friends and Family Together with Meatless Monday

The Meatless Monday For Friends and Family Package contains all the information and materials you need to encourage your social circle to adopt a more plant-forward diet. Adjusting how and what we eat is a big step, but when you’re making the commitment as a group, you’re more likely to see it through and reap the many health benefits—together.

In the News

What can you do to help? Consider donating to these organizations working to supply food and other necessities to Ukrainians in need.
Musical superstar, Billie Eilish, spoke out to Capitol Hill in support of the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act.
Following the success of Meatless Monday and Meatless Fridays, Mayor Eric Adams — a vocal advocate of plant-based eating and a long-time supporter Meatless Monday — announced the new initiative that he promises will improve the lives of thousands of New York City students.

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Success Stories

In Columbia, South Carolina, every Monday is now officially Meatless Monday, thanks to a city proclamation fueled by a partnership with Let’s Meat Less, an organization advocating plant-based eating.
Meatless Monday has officially arrived at the prestigious network of NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals, giving the hard-working staff and visitors at the Allen, Columbia, Westchester and Cornell sites new vegetarian choices every Monday.
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced that Meatless Monday will be expanded to all New York City public schools beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, reaching 1.1 million students every week.

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