Dear ____,
I am interested in starting a Meatless Monday program at (NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ). I’ve been doing research and found that Meatless Monday is a simple way to introduce healthy and sustainable eating habits into our school community. Studies show that eating a little less meat each week can have major benefits for our health—lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity—and that of the planet— lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced water usage, and improved soil quality.
It doesn’t take much to get a Meatless Monday program started. Many of the necessary resources and marketing materials are free to download, and they have all been developed in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. And you don't need to remove meat entirely from the menu on Meatless Monday. Adding more plant-based and meat-free items to the menu can help generate interest and awareness about food-related wellness and environmental sustainability. In many cases, Meatless Monday can help reduce operating costs, increase sales, and meet demand for plant-based meals.
I suggest setting up a meeting with the foodservice team and other stakeholders to see how we can successfully bring Meatless Monday to our school. Here are some examples of how others have implemented Meatless Monday. It’s totally customizable based on capacity, preference, and goals.
I’m excited to take the next steps forward!
Thank you,
