Three years ago, Seattle TC held a vegetarian buffet open to anyone, in an effort to promote sustainability. Due to COVID restrictions, we have been unable to hold in the past two years. Now we are bringing it back!This event is to celebrate Earth Day, where we promote sustainability through a vegetarian diet. The event will happen on April 29th, from 5 to 7 PM. All proceeds will go to Tzu Ching's relief efforts for the Turkey Syria Earthquake!

Who are We?

Committed to serving underprivileged populations in the Seattle area and beyond, Seattle Tzu Chi Collegiate Association (or Seattle Tzu Ching for short) actively seeks to fulfill our four missions of charity, medicine, education, and humanistic culture.Though we come from every corner of the world, we treat everyone like family in our tight knit community. Our events range from supply distributions at homeless shelters to tutoring children in South Seattle. Whether you have a passion for volunteering or just want to join us for a bubble tea party, there is a place for you at Seattle Tzu Ching!

What is Veggie Fest?

Veggie Fest is a vegetarian buffet that we are hosting, to promote sustainability through a vegetarian diet. Although Earth Day is April 22, we are holding this event as a remainder to be mindful of this planet, the environment, and how our actions have an impact on both.On the menu, we will have spicy noodles, green onion pancakes, bao buns, lemongrass tofu, and mushroom rice. Vendors also include Cedars and Tai Tung! We will also provide fun activities including a small photobooth, water painting, and origami!

Did You Know?

French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) published a study that compared different diets. With diets that include meat, the study found vegetarian and/or vegan diets

  • Produced 49.6% fewer greenhouse gas emissions

  • Needed 26.9% less energy for food production

  • Had a 41.5% smaller environmental footprint