Turkey Allies to Give Away Free Vegan Roasts in Northampton Ahead of Thanksgiving
For Immediate Release:
November 13, 2026
Contact:
Nicole Perreira 202-483-7382
Thanksgiving hosts looking for a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that won’t break the holiday food budget can score one for free tomorrow, when PETA supporters, along with Western Mass. Animal Rights Advocates and Positive Change for Animals, will pop up in Northampton to give away dozens of vegan roasts. Whether the guest list includes a longtime vegan, a vegetarian niece, or simply someone eager to try something new, PETA’s roast giveaway is serving up a “ThanksVegan” feast everyone can dig into.
“Thanksgiving should bring everyone together, and a savory vegan roast gives hosts something delicious to serve while giving turkeys something to be thankful for, too,” says PETA President Tracy Reiman. “PETA encourages everyone to choose tasty vegan meals that leave animals in peace this holiday season and all year round.”
When: Saturday, November 14, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Thornes Marketplace, 150 Main St., Northampton
Why: In nature, turkeys can live for over 10 years and spend their days caring for their young, building nests, and roosting in trees. But those raised for food have their throats slit within their first six months of life—and millions are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—points out that when it comes to the ability to feel pain, hunger, and thirst, a turkey is a dog is a boy. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow PETA on X, Facebook, or Instagram.
