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Polls are still open ... to vote for the best vegan doughnut

POSTED: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 4:06 PM

Filed Under: Contests | Food and Politics | Vegan | Vegetarian

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Those vegans are at it again! This time they're after America's favorite pick-me-up spot, Dunkin' Donuts — Compassion Over Killing, a D.C.-based animal advocacy organization, has launched a website exposing the horrendous conditions of DD's egg suppliers' facilities. The latest installment of this mini-sagadrama is COK's attempt to get vegan doughnuts on the "Dunkin's Next Donut" ballot. None of the veggie submissions made DD's final cut, so COK gathered the non-dairy entries and started its own contest, which they hope will garner a DD response to their demands for healthier, cruelty-free options. Twelve flavors are in the running, and the winning treat gets its 15-ish minutes of fame on the menu at award-winning Vegan Treats Bakery in Bethlehem (Felicia D chatted with the bakery's Danielle Konya back in March '09). If Bethlehem seems like a hefty distance to travel for snacks, remember that you can look for Vegan Treats at a few closer-to-home locations. The vegan doughnut hole poll closes Friday, May 21 so get your votes in now. The victor will be announced in June.

Megan

Posted 2010-05-19 12:15:09

It would be amazing if Dunkin' Donuts offered vegan options!  Even just offering soy milk would be a huge first step. Seriously -- Why are they so behind the times? Aren't they based on Boston which has a very active vegan community? 

Oh, and I voted. Vegan Velvet Elvis, baby!  Thanks for the tip City Paper

Felicia D'Ambrosio

Posted 2010-05-19 12:38:34

I'd like soy milk at DD, too.  Where's the love for us lactards?  We need coffee, too!

Lucy

Posted 2010-05-19 13:30:27

This is great! I've missed my Dunkin' Donuts since I went vegan. It would be so amazing if they offered stuff for us vegans! I voted for the Strawberry Lemonade Love!

Marie DiFeliciantonio

Posted 2010-05-19 13:38:59

Ladies, thanks for reading the post and voting. The vegan doughnuts are not in the running for DD's menu but for a limited-time production by Vegan Treats Bakery based out of Bethlehem. Your participation in the contest shows support for Compassion Over Killing's quest to get DD to offer healthier, cruelty-free items. Check out their website (dunkincruelty.com) and write DD a letter about more vegan options!

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