"It's my pleasure to endorse Eat for Impact. There is nothing more important than supporting our environment by understanding the need for plant-based initiatives."

Michael Rainville
Minneapolis City Council Member
Ward 3

“I support Eat for Impact because it offers practical ways for people to understand food as a tool for promoting sustainability and it’s a great way to support local businesses.”

Elizabeth Shaffer
Minneapolis City Council Member
Ward 7

“Eat for Impact is a locally hosted initiative partnering with locally-owned restaurants to expose people to plant-based meal options. I am excited about this initiative as it is an opportunity to learn about more sustainable meal choices and elevates Minneapolis restaurants when support is needed most.

Almost 15% of global carbon emissions come from meat and dairy production and we each make decisions 2-3 times a day about how our food choices contribute to this wedge of emissions. Restaurants have a huge role in helping us make more local and low-carbon food choices, as we literally pick from a menu of their options. One new plant-based meal may become a new favorite and can ripple into the lives of your friends and family. This is exactly what we need to form new personal habits and commitments and to meet our climate equity goals.”

Megan Hoye
Director of Climate Equity Action, City of Minneapolis | Health Department

"I am delighted to endorse and look forward to participating in Eat for Impact in the Twin Cities this March. Seeing people working to take personal responsibility for their own health while also helping make this a more just, compassionate and sustainable world brings me hope. Eating more local, fresh, organically grown, plant-based food not only helps reduce greenhouse gases and waste but also increases clean water and soil, and strengthens our local economy."

Cam Gordon
Former Minneapolis City Council Member, and current Co Chair of the Green Party of MN

"The Act for the Earth Ministry Team’s mission is to engage the Unity Church-Unitarian community to act to stop climate change, species extinction, and environmental injustice by practical and systemic solutions while grounding this work in our own spiritual and antiracist/justice stance."

Act for the Earth of Unity - Church Unitarian
Act for the Earth

"We need to rapidly transition to a world where plant-rich diets are embraced as a non-negotiable aspect of fighting climate change and caring for the earth. Eat for Impact highlights the importance of food as a climate solution."

Anna Larsson and Nicola Philpott
From Fork to Forest

"Eat for Impact is a tangible way for humanists to help address the climate crisis and support local businesses. A way to care for each other and the planet."

HumanistsMN

"Eat for Impact is one important initiative that can help combat climate change while improving the treatment of farmed animals, the most consistently abused creatures on earth."

Tom Hoch and Mark Addicks
Volunteers

"Eating a more plant-based diet is critical for creating a sustainable future. Initiatives like Eat for Impact are important because they make it easier and more convenient for more folks to take this action."

BrightSide Produce

"Food connects all people. How we grow it, where we shop what goes into our mouth and what we talk about can have a huge impact on lowering carbon emissions and building a healthy connected future. Cool Planet endorses "Eat for Impact" and urges all supporters to consider what we purchase, and eat as a very personal contribution to climate solutions."

Cool Planet

"Encouraging others to adopt a plant-based diet matters because it benefits personal health, the planet and our communities--often all at once. We endorse Eat for Impact on behalf of the animals and children. It offers a hopeful practical solution supporting a livable future."

Elders Climate Action - Twin Cities

"We must stand as one community. Looking through the lens of food, water, soil, forestry, waste, energy. Food Matter matters."

Project Sweetie Pie

"Eating plant-based food has been the easiest, cheapest and one of the most effective climate actions that I’ve ever taken. Eat for Impact is an exciting initiative that encourages people to eat more plants and that's great for the planet!"

Leadership Team of The Climate Reality Project Minnesota

"Eat for Impact is a groundbreaking initiative that fosters meaningful conversations about what we eat and why, while breaking down barriers to change. By uniting governments, the private sector, and the public, this program paves the way for impactful collaborations and actionable steps. These efforts are vital to driving lasting societal change and building a brighter future for animals, people, and the planet."

Allie Molinaro
Campaigns Manager
Compassion in World Farming

“Supporting plant-based eating isn't just a choice; it's a profound commitment to planetary health, and I am proud to endorse Eat for Impact”

Elizabeth Novogratz
Founder & President
Species Unite

“There is no way to reverse climate change without a large-scale adoption of a plant-based diet, and re-wilding of land currently used to graze animals that people make the mistake of eating. I congratulate the Eat for Impact initiative in doing their part by encouraging plant-based cuisine.”

Glen Merzer
Author & Podcast Host
Food is Climate

“One of the most important things we can do to prevent the climate crisis and ecological threats, and to create a more sustainable future is to eat plants instead of animals. I heartily endorse the Eat for Impact initiative to encourage this shift.”

Gene Baur
President
Farm Sanctuary

“I support Eat For Impact because every meal is an opportunity to create a kinder, more sustainable world. Choosing plant-based foods not only saves lives but also protects our planet for future generations.”

Gabrielle Stubbert
Executive Director
Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve