Information Tables are a simple and easy way to get the message out. Information tables require relatively little planning and allow activists to engage the public in meaningful, one-on-one dialogues. Pick a popular location and busy time of day, get a permit (if necessary), then show up for a few hours with a large table, display materials and handouts.

Common locations include health food stores, public spaces and parks, college campuses, and other highly trafficed areas. Consider adding a feed-in, video, or cage-in to your information table. Videos and cage-ins provide visitors with an unforgetable reality check about the suffering animals face, while feed-ins demonstrate how delicious vegan food is.

Exhibits are basically the unstaffed version of an information table. The typical duration of an exhibit ranges from one week to one month. Libraries and student unions are popular locations for exhibits, which tend to be more visual than information tables. Display materials, including books, are usually under protective glass cover, while handouts are available to passersby.

For exhibits and information tables, FARM will provide the materials you need; simply register online or call 888-FARM-USA to get your free Action Guide and Event Pack.

Feed-ins demonstrate the benefits of a cruelty-free diet through delicious vegan food. Offer samples of meat-alternatives at a busy downtown intersection, feed homeless people, or conduct a workplace feed-in for your co-workers. Offering food samples works well in conjunction with leafleting or an info table.

If you would like to prepare food, figure out how much food you will need and what you would like to serve. Put your skills to use and plan to make a veggie lasagna with Gardenburger Veggie Crumbles and Daiya vegan cheese, Teese brand soy cheese pizza, or Tofurky sandwiches with Vegenaise. Find more recipes at Meatout Mondays.

If you would like to offer samples only, decide what you’ll serve. Ideas include Tofurky deli slices, Gardenburger Riblets, vegan "chicken" nuggets, soymilk (most people prefer chocolate), Tofutti Cuties (soy ice cream sandwiches), or any other meat/dairy alternatives you can pick up at the store.

A great resource is Veg Fund . Veg Fund provides funding for vegan food, serving supplies and any table/booth fees. They also provide ideas on venues, recipes, and educational literature.

Workplace feed-ins are an easy outreach event if you are short on time. The idea is to educate your co-workers with a display, information, and a cruelty-free lunch or samples.

Obtain permission to host a workplace feed-in by approaching management with your plans. Explain that you are interested in sharing with your co-workers the reasons behind your lifestyle choices.

About a week prior to your event, alert your co-workers of your plans, explaining to them the concept of World Farm Animals Day and letting them know you will be bringing healthy, compassionate food for them to try during lunch hour. Consider marking it on the company calendar and/or making signs to hang around the office or post on the bulletin board.

On the day of the feed-in, bring all display materials and handouts into work with you. Plan to arrive early, so you can set up your display. If possible, make yourself available throughout the entire lunch hour to answer questions and discuss your reasons for hosting the event.

Tips: The most effective way to demonstrate the great taste of plant-based eating is to provide cruelty-free alternatives to comfort foods that everyone knows and loves. Choose items that you prefer to eat and be prepared to answer questions about how to make it and where to buy it locally. Save the packages and leave them on display next to the food so people can find out more about it.