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Try Vegan's Food Truck

Help me spread awareness of a plant based diet by helping me fund my food truck! Your help counts!

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Try Vegan's Food Truck

Try Vegan's Food Truck

Try Vegan's Food Truck

Try Vegan's Food Truck

Try Vegan's Food Truck

Help me spread awareness of a plant based diet by helping me fund my food truck! Your help counts!

Help me spread awareness of a plant based diet by helping me fund my food truck! Your help counts!

Help me spread awareness of a plant based diet by helping me fund my food truck! Your help counts!

Help me spread awareness of a plant based diet by helping me fund my food truck! Your help counts!

Vincent Gulino
Vincent Gulino
Vincent Gulino
Vincent Gulino
1 Campaign |
Millstone twp, United States
$69 USD 3 backers
0% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

How this came about

Try Vegan is a concept I have been toying with for quite some time. The original plan was opening a restaurant, but I quickly realized finding capital for such a  venture would be quite difficult and time consuming. This is when I decided to start with something requiring less start up costs and with that, the Try Vegan food truck was born.

I have been practicing a plant based diet for over two years and it all started as a simple experiment. Being lactose intolerant, I cut dairy out of my diet and wanted to do a little test to see how I would feel cutting out meat and eggs as well. Within a week I had already started noticing a difference. My skin cleared up, I was more energized in the mornings, and I didn't have that heavy, regretful feeling after eating. 

The purpose of this truck is to show people how beneficial a plant based diet can be and how quickly they can start feeling results.  My goal in this project is to be another piece of the puzzle that is trying to help spread the awareness of how important food is to our overall health. Once the truck is up and running, I would like to go to different schools and give speeches explaining to students what they are doing to their bodies when they make the decision to eat processed foods and what they could be eating instead.


How to help me get on the road

I was lucky enough to get a vehicle relatively quickly for a great deal. Now, however, I need to fix it, design it, outfit it, and get it on the road. Doing so will cost me a few dollars which is where I need your help. Getting the truck to the point where it is on the road and selling food is going to cost money. To start I need a 3 bay sink, hand sink, water pump, water tank, water heater, generator, blender, panini press, refrigerator, etc. just to name a few. After all is said and done with all the numbers crunched, including the cost of the perks, 15k is the sweet spot for what I will need. But enough about me, lets talk about what you get!


What you get

Try Vegan is more than a food truck, it is also our message. Most of the perks offered are apparel or can be used at the gym. This is a great way to get spread awareness and get people talking about a plant based diet. As mentioned earlier, I am all about spreading the message, and what better way is there than wearing clothing and accessories showing off what you represent! 

Don't fear if I do not reach my entire goal, I will still be able fulfill all perks listed and will have the means to go about finishing up the truck although I may not be able to tailor fit the truck with all the bells and whistles I would like. 

*When checking out, let me know the color and design wanted for each shirt.


How you are helping

By contributing to my cause, you will help push forward a grass roots movement to help people learn the benefits of a plant based diet. You will be allowing me to go into different communities in order to teach people how a vegan diet can transform their bodies into efficient healthy machines. The message of Try Vegan is the same as all people who practice this lifestyle share, we all want to help each other become more healthy and aware. By helping me with this cause, you will in turn be helping those around you. I have made myself a few t-shirts using Iron-ons and while wearing it the shirt has come up in conversation and from there people I'm talking to become more interested. Through this, I have learned some people are still unaware what the word vegan means, and this is your chance to help let them know!
 

What makes you think you can do this, Vince 

Starting a business is always risky, you never know what may happen or if you are qualified. Luckily for me, I have served in retail for the 10 years, the past 5 of which I have been a salaried store manager. The stores I have managed were well known "Big-Box" stores and the most recent was a large scale supermarket in New Jersey which even had a mini restaurant inside. The store had many departments in which different types of raw food were handled and I have licenses from both The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals and ServSafe National Restaurant Association. While there, I was responsible for abiding by food safety regulations, health department inspections, providing customer service, managing 200+ employees, all while keeping track of a 70k+ sq-ft store. 

Being responsible for such a large scale operation at a relatively young age  was a major factor that led me to believe this is something I can do. Shrinking the operation down and allowing me to be at the helm feels like a logical move and I hope the qualifications I just mentioned put you at ease when thinking about whether or not this ship has the right captain. 


How else to help 

Please do not feel obligated to donate money. This is a movement that has become huge over the past few years and there are so many ways to help spread the word other than contributing your hard earned money. 
Check out my website at www.tryegannj.com  send me an e-mail at TryVeganNj@gmail.com or follow us on social media:
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Thank you!

$2 USD
Every little bit counts in something like this. As a thank you for donating to my campaign, I will send out a thank you from my twitter account @TryVeganNj
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Stickers and Thank you card

$5 USD
You will receive a 2x2.5in sticker and a personal thank you card for helping me fund my dream
0 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Smoothie Voucher

$7 USD
Redeem this voucher for a Smoothie or Menu item of your choice once the vehicle is up and running
0 claimed
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Shaker bottle

$8 USD
Bring your message to the gym and show off your new shaker bottle
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
0 out of 1000 of claimed
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Drawstring bag

$10 USD
Self explanatory, except this one has a zipper too!
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
0 out of 1000 of claimed
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Smoothie and Sandwich

$12 USD
You will be mailed a voucher for a smoothie/sandwich combo you can redeem once the trucks are up and running
Estimated Shipping
June 2015
0 claimed
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Custom Shirts

$15 USD
The name is also a very noble message, Try Vegan. All I am asking is that people try a vegan diet and see how good they can feel. Shirts are designed by FIT graduates Please indicate which logo you would like when checking out.
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
1 out of 1000 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Logo T-shirt

$15 USD
The name is also a very noble message, Try Vegan. All I am asking is that people try a vegan diet and see how good they can feel. This perk is for a shirt with just the logo.
Estimated Shipping
July 2015
0 out of 1000 of claimed
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Women's Spaghetti Strap Tee

$15 USD
The name is also a very noble message, Try Vegan. All I am asking is that people try a vegan diet and see how good they can feel. Shirts are designed by FIT graduates These can be customized with the logo, or any other designs just indicate which one when checking out
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
0 out of 1000 of claimed
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Infuser bottle

$15 USD
This is a water bottle you can use to infuse mint and fruit into your drinks!
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
0 out of 1000 of claimed
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Gym Package

$30 USD
Tee shirt of your choice, Drawstring bag, and blender bottle
Estimated Shipping
August 2015
0 out of 1000 of claimed
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Hoodie

$35 USD
I know Its the spring, But who doesn't love hoodie? The hoodie can be with the original logo or custom design, just indicate which you would like when checking out.
0 out of 100 of claimed
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Private Event

$500 USD
We will take the truck to the event of your choice (Within ~60 Mile radius of central NJ) and serve food, smoothies, and entertainment at a private event. (Details will be ironed out through e-mails)
0 out of 100 of claimed

Name/Business name on truck

$1,000 USD
Your name or business name will be printed on the back of the vehicle as a special thank you and for advertising purposes.
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