New to Bay Area

[Guest guest]

Hello Keleigh,

 

Welcome to the Bay Area! Here in the East Bay, many African and Middle

Eastern markets carry bulk items such as rice, lentils and spices. I

haven't been there in years, but Country Sun on 440 S California in

Palo Alto had a bulk section the last time I was there.

 

As for community, I help organize a monthly vegan potluck and

discussion series in Oakland. People come from all over the Bay Area,

including Marin and the south bay, to share a meal, be part of a

vegan-friendly community, and discuss various

aspects of veganism. Another woman who just moved here from Seattle

attended a recent meetup! We're a friendly, supportive group and

welcome all vegan-friendly people. Our next potluck is on March 7th and

you're very much welcome to come share good food and thoughtful

conversation. You may find all

the details at our web site.

 

You may also consider joining the Vegan Buddies Project

of LOVE, Living Opposed

to Violence and Exploitation. This project helps connect people

interested in building strong communities dedicated to fighting all

forms of oppression, including speciesist oppression. Vegan buddies

help support each other in living veganism.

 

Welcome again to the Bay Area! I appreciate the difficulty of finding

community in a new place. Please know that you are invited and welcome

to come to the potlucks; one of the reasons we started organizing them

was to help people feel less isolated and more connected.

 

Warmly,

Victor

 

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Hello my peeps-vegans, veggies, tree-huggers,

I want to find out where I can buy things in bulk in the Mt. View area

(besides Whole

Foods/Whole Paycheck). I live in Mt. View, moved here 6 months ago from

Seattle. Almost

every store in Seattle has huge bulk sections- that's just how I shop.

I feel like I'm in a

different country here.

Also I would like to know where like minded vegans hang out. Basically

I'm looking for my

peeps in this strange & foreign land. I'm seeking community. I feel

lost & isolated. I am a

single mom of 2, a Yoga instructor, & employee at Trader Joe's.

Any pointers, links, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Namaste,

Keleigh

-- Veganism as Anti-Oppression: http://loveallbeings.org/

The Vegan Ideal: http://theveganideal.blogspot.com/