Planting Seeds of Compassion Since 2001
What we do
Rhode Island Vegan Awareness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been dedicated to advocating veganism for a more peaceful and just world for all life for over 20 years.
Upcoming Events
Autumn Air, Vegan Fare!
Join Rhode Island Vegan Awareness for Autumn Air, Vegan Fare on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 11 AM–2 PM at Johnston Memorial Park!
Celebrate the season with a fun, family-friendly afternoon featuring a group walk, vegan food, cooking demonstrations, a raffle, and plenty of autumn fun.
We’re excited to welcome Chef Jay from The Plant Based Studio and Chef Cara from Mills Tavern, who will each be sharing their talents during live cooking demonstrations. Guests can also enjoy delicious desserts available for purchase from Sweet Fairy.
A variety of vegan food is included with the price of admission, so come hungry! Whether you’re vegan, vegan-curious, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a fall afternoon, everyone is welcome.
Tickets are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance. Children ages 5 and under are free.
Come enjoy the crisp autumn air, beautiful fall scenery, delicious food, and a welcoming community at Autumn Air, Vegan Fare!
Vegan Halloween Family Fest
Join Rhode Island Vegan Awareness for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. & Museum, 45 Kernick St., Warwick, RI 02888
This event is designed as a welcoming alternative to traditional trick-or-treating for vegan children and children with food allergies. All candy shared at the event must be vegan, meaning it contains no dairy, eggs, gelatin, or honey.
We’ll have:
Indoor trick-or-treating
Halloween crafts
Games and activities
Costume contest
Plenty of treats
And more!
Registration is required so we can plan appropriately for the number of children and families attending. Only registered families will be able to attend, and walk-ins will not be accepted. Please e-mail riva@veganawareness.org to RSVP.
We are also asking each participating family to bring: Vegan candy to share — enough for approximately 15–20 children
One canned good or other non-perishable food item to donate to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Costumes are encouraged, and we hope you’ll join us for a fun and inclusive Halloween afternoon! 
Please e-mail riva@veganawareness.org to RSVP!
Inspire justice and true respect for other species and the earth
Our television PSA, bus advertisements, film screenings, Ask a Vegan tables, Pay-Per-View programs, library displays and more, have exposed compelling reasons to choose vegan. Featuring vegan cuisine at events helps people see how easy and delicious being vegan can be.
Educate the public with critical information
Since 2001, RIVA has reached thousands through outreach tables, workshops, guest speakers, and the distribution of free literature.
Support the local community
Our website, Facebook page, monthly meetings, annual events, fundraisers, and special events are all additional ways that RIVA creates a vegan friendly community.
Note: Rhode Island Vegan Awareness is a public charity and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our numbers that speak
Our growth pushes us to reach even more people with the message of compassion and vegan living!