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MeatOut is more powerful when we take action together. Share MeatOut memes and graphics on social media to inspire others, invite friends and family to join you in choosing plant-based foods, or bring MeatOut to your community by requesting an official MeatOut Day proclamation from your mayor, governor, or other elected leaders. Every post, conversation, invitation, and proclamation helps spread the message, reach new people, and build momentum for a more compassionate world for animals.

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Share MeatOut Online

Download and share these MeatOut graphics on your social media channels. Right click on graphic and save to your computer or phone and share! Encourage your friends and family to join the MeatOut fun and get started on your plant-based journey.

Write a MeatOut Letter to the Editor

Put MeatOut in the headlines! A letter to the editor is a simple but powerful way to get people talking about farmed animals, plant-based eating, and the impact of choosing compassion. Share why MeatOut matters to you, encourage your community to give plant-based foods a try, or challenge readers to rethink what’s on their plates. A few thoughtful paragraphs can introduce MeatOut to thousands of people and inspire conversations far beyond your own circle.

Request MeatOut Proclamations From Your Local Changemakers

For more than 40 years MeatOut Day (March 20) has been proclaimed in cities, counties, and states across the United States. Want to help spread the word? This page will help you reach out to your local officials (get started now) to proclaim MeatOut Day in your hometown.

A proclamation (also called a resolution in some localities) is an official document issued by Governors, Mayors, or other Elected Officials to commemorate a specific time period (day, week, or month) for the purpose of raising awareness of an issue or celebrating milestones.

How to Request a MeatOut Day Proclamation

A proclamation may be requested through email, fax, postal mail, or online forms. Contact your local government to find out what process they require. The process usually takes weeks, so contact your elected officials as soon as possible. Provide a draft of the proclamation (see below). The representative’s office reserves the right to modify or deny any proclamation request. If a proclamation has been issued in the past, a new request still needs to be submitted each year.

Sample Email Requesting Your MeatOut Proclamation

Dear [Name]:

March 20 is the first day of Spring, and it also marks the national celebration of MeatOut. Started in 1985, MeatOut empowers thousands of people from coast to coast to turn over a new leaf by exploring the many benefits of plant-based eating — for animals, our health, and the planet.

As celebrations continue to grow and expand, I’m writing to request a Proclamation declaring March 20 as MeatOut Day in [name of city/county]. For your convenience and consideration, I’ve included sample language below.

By Proclaiming MeatOut Day in our community, it shows support for vital work of educating the public on the benefits of choosing plant-based foods for human health, the planet, and the animals. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information and I’ll also be happy to follow up in the next few days.

Thank you for considering this special request.
Sincerely,
[Your name, phone, address]

Sample Proclamation

March 20, [ YEAR ]
A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF [ CITY NAME ]

WHEREAS, removing animal products from our diets reduces the risk of various ailments, including heart disease, high-blood pressure, stroke, various cancers, and diabetes;
WHEREAS, a plant-based diet helps protect the environment by reducing our carbon footprint, preserving forests, grasslands and wildlife habitats, and reduces pollution of waterways;
WHEREAS, a growing number of people are reducing their meat consumption to help prevent animal cruelty;
WHEREAS, since MeatOut was launched in 1985, more than 35 million Americans have explored a plant-based diet and reduced their consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs; and major food manufacturers and national franchises are marketing more vegan options in response to this growing demand:

NOW, THEREFORE I, the Mayor of the City of [ CITY NAME ] do hereby pronounce March 20, [ YEAR ] as “MeatOut Day” and call upon all residents to explore the benefits and flavors of a wholesome plant-based diet.

Need help requesting a proclamation? Fill out the fields below and we will submit your proclamation request for you! An address is required by the government to verify you actually live in-state and an email and phone number are required in case they reach out to you about the proclamation. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]