The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognises that totally plant-based diets are suitable for every age and life stage, and in addition, some studies show that those following a vegan diet have reduced risks of type-2 diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Public institutions have a duty to ensure that everybody has access to healthy and nutritious meals.

Vegan food is not only for vegans; it can be enjoyed by everybody. And with such a high emphasis on sustainability and being environmentally friendly, providing vegan food will help people reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the planet.

Provision for vegans in the public sector is lacking, with hospital patients, school children, and prisoners often going hungry.

We hope that vegans and non-vegans alike will agree on the importance of our petition and join us in urging the United States Supreme Court to ensure that institutions provide healthy and environmentally-friendly plant-based vegan food.