Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Rescue The Refuge is a sanctuary for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, sheep, goats, and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals are provided with peace and protection on 45 acres of pasture and woods where they are provided with top notch, life-long care. As the Refuge grows we will expand to provide homes for rescued pigs. Education Animals living on farms suffer from intense confinement, physical mutilations and denial of their most basic natural desires. Routine practices in these facilities equate to animal cruelty that would be illegal if done to dogs or cats. The Refuge is working to educate the general public about these cruel practices through providing innovative literature, guided sanctuary tours, and other creative educational experiences. Vegan Outreach The Refuge strives to inspire and encourage cruelty-free living by offering a non-judgmental, supportive community of compassionate advocates who work to answer quest Read more...

Ma Ma Wok offers delicious vegan dining and takeout in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ma Ma Wok is a cornerstone in the Charlotte community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. Read more...

The Bean does an delicious job emulating typical comfort foods. Everything from mac and cheese to a delicious BBQ, Jalapeno Cheddar burger, Reuben or Veggie Quesadilla. There’s even a health food store there! Read more...

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Our chocolates are made from scratch using the finest quality organic cocoa beans on the planet. Nutrition is maximized and environmental impact minimized from the chocolate we make to the packaging it comes in. Bars range from 80% to 92% cocoa and are naturally sweetened with super-fruits like mangosteen, raspberry, and lucama. The inclusion bars are made fresh with dried fruits and nuts. We also source local ingredients like the figs and ginger we use.   Our primary distribution point is at “The Barn” for the Sustainable Saturdays Farmer’s Market in Plaza Midwood and Vegan Sundays.  The Barn is located behind Pure Pizza now open all year around. Read more...