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The Vegan Guide to Shopping for Food at CVS Pharmacy

Published by Rebecca Maness.

If you have to make a quick stop at your local CVS Pharmacy, you might be surprised to find that it also sells a variety of grocery items, including vegan snacks, frozen goods, and prepared meals. The next time you need to pick up your prescriptions, why not throw these animal-friendly items in your basket, too? Many CVS locations are open late, so it’s a convenient place to find something to satisfy your late-night cravings. Availability varies by store, but here are some vegan products you might find:

Snacks

CVS offers a wide variety of vegan snacks, from bars and nuts to chips and crackers. The following are just some of the items that don’t contain animal-derived ingredients:

Lärabars

HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs

MadeGood Chocolate Banana Granola Minis

Bobo’s Chocolate Chip Oat Bar

Siete Foods Grain Free Tortilla Chips

KRAVE Smoked Chipotle Plant-Based Jerky

Prepared Meals

Forget to pack a lunch for work? CVS has you covered with plenty of prepared meals that are quick and easy. Choosing these tasty vegan options can help spare the lives of countless cows, chickens, pigs, and other animals who are used for food:

Tasty Bite Indian Channa Masala

Simply Asia Sesame Teriyaki Noodle Bowl

Amy’s Kitchen Organic Lentil Soup

Desserts

That late-night sweet tooth can easily be satisfied with these dairy-, egg-, and honey-free vegan desserts:

Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars

Reese’s Plant-Based Oat Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

True North Almond Pecan Crunch

Pantry

There’s no need to make an extra stop at the grocery store—you might find these pantry staples at CVS:

Almond Breeze Almond Milk

Tasty Bite Organic Basmati Rice


On the road and need to stop elsewhere? Check out our handy vegan fast food guide:

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