Many vegetarian items are expensive, and that extra dollar will allow us to provide more consistent and higher quality items. VP s will include 4 to 6 non-meat items that replace that month s meat package. On D-Day, we will let you know both in the Newspaper and in the breakdown instructions what are the meat items, and what vegetarian items that will replace them. The remaining items in the VP will be the same fruit, vegetables and grocery items as the regular package. VP s will contain items that will appeal to many people who do eat meat.
Participants are welcome to buy a VP and also a meat-only package.
VP s provide the opportunity for present participants to try new items, and to bring in new participants who previously would not participate because of the meat. VP s are full packages. Participants do not have to buy another package in order to purchase a VP, but they must do their 2 hours of community service. Participants are able to supplement their regular package to provide for larger families or get extra meat they can freeze for later use. You must buy a regular or vegetarian package to buy a meat-only package, but there is no limit on the number of meat packages you may purchase.