What can our food choices mean for animals, people, and the planet?

Join The Animal Sanctuary Network and the Vegan Society of DC (VSDC) for a Compassionate Lunch & Learn featuring Jerry Parisella, author of Stop Eating the Animals.

Jerry will share ideas and research from his book, inviting us to consider how our food choices connect with the well-being of animals, people, and the planet. There will be time for questions, conversation, and connecting with others over lunch.

Whether you’re already vegan or simply curious, you’re welcome to join us.

THE GATHERING

Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Kizuna Sushi & Ramen
8221 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

We’ll gather at Kizuna, a Japanese restaurant in Tysons, for a relaxed afternoon of food and learning. Guests will order directly from the menu and pay for their own food and beverages. In keeping with this gathering’s purpose, please choose your meal from the vegan menu specially prepared for this event.

Registration is free. Please RSVP so we can coordinate with the restaurant. Seating is open, with no assigned seats.

SUPPORTING ROSIE’S FARM SANCTUARY

This gathering highlights Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary and its work providing a safe home for rescued farmed animals. Optional donations support the sanctuary; a donation is not required to attend.

ABOUT COMPASSIONATE LUNCH & LEARNS

Compassionate Lunch & Learns bring people together over food to explore issues affecting animals, people, and the planet. An initiative of the Animal Sanctuary Network, these gatherings combine learning and community with opportunities to raise awareness and support for animal sanctuaries.

Co-hosted by the Animal Sanctuary Network and VSDC.

Questions? Contact info@theASN.org.

Compassionate Lunch & Learn with Jerry Parisella

Meet the author of Stop Eating the Animals for lunch, learning, and conversation.