Our Story

Our Purpose

The Vegetarian Society of South Jersey is nonprofit, tax-exempt 501C(3) organization whose purpose is:

Educational

Educate the public on the benefits of a plant-based diet.

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Social

Provide opportunites for people to meet, share meals, and to have fun.

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Supportive

Offer support to vegetarians, vegans, and those exploring a plant-based diet.
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Supportive

Support to vegetarians, vegans, and those exploring a plant-based diet.

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Our History

Since 1986, VSSJ has given to the community and still continues to do so in many ways:

AC Veg Fest
AC Veg Fest
Library Display
Library Display
Working with AVS
Working with AVS
Veggie Baby
Veggie Baby
Veggie meal at Soup Kitchen in Camden
Veggie meal at Soup Kitchen in Camden
Our veggie food booth
Our veggie food booth
High-school health fair
High-school health fair
Lecture
Lecture
Cooking class
Cooking class
Buffet at 30th anniversary
Buffet at 30th anniversary
Bake Sale for Animal Friends Forever
Bake Sale for Animal Friends Forever

Leadership

OFFICERS & COORDINATORS

President

Janet Erickson

Vice President

Carol Githens

Treasurer

Tammy Hershkovic

Corresponding Secretary

Heather Kristian

Recording Secretary

Maryellen Zitzler

Membership Coordinator

Jessica Hunter

Outreach Coordinator

George Zitzler

Event Coordinators

Janet Erickson & Carol Githens

Social Media

Zoray Spielvogel

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