Restock your pantry while simultaneously supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses.
Aside from attending rallies and donating to Queer-owned organizations, another great way to be an ally for the LGBTQ+ community is with your shopping habits! So we’ve created a list of 15 LGBTQ-owned vegan food and drink brands to support this Pride Month and beyond.
Ojaswe
Queer-owned Ojawse crafts vegan, gluten-free South Asian-inspired savory baking and pancake mixes. The current portfolio includes a Chickpea Chilla Mix in both traditional and spicy flavors and a Masala Muffin Mix. Each variety is regeneratively grown and packaged in compostable materials.
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KEY
Give the Celsius cans a rest and try the vegan energy drinks from this newly launched LGBTQ-owned brand, KEY! In the flavors of Grapefruit Peach, Ginger Lime, and Pineapple Passionfruit, these delicious beverages boast long-lasting natural energy from ketones, made using fermentation.
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Lagusta’s Luscious
It’s always good to have something sweet on hand, and Lagusta’s Luscious artisanal, small-batch vegan chocolates reign supreme. So scroll through their variety of chocolate bars, barks, bonbons, and caramels, and get ready for pure bliss!
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Equator Coffees
This LGBTQ-owned coffee brand stocks a variety of beans and grounds for brewing! Whether you prefer espresso, decaf, cold brew, or traditional drip coffee, Equator Coffees has a product for that. Be sure to add a Pride Tiger Crew Tee to your order as 5% of the sales goes directly to Rainbow Railroad, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Queer individuals escape violence and persecution.
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Sunday Supper
Sunday Supper’s heat-and-eat vegan meals make family dinners simple! Chef Celestino Drago uses organic ingredients from local farms in California to make their hearty plant-based lasagna, ravioli, and manicotti. So, can you tell why we’re obsessed?
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Maxine’s Heavenly
Want the taste of homemade cookies without the effort? Buy a few boxes of Maxine’s Heavenly naturally sweetened vegan cookies! Whether you’re team crunchy or chewy, this brand stocks both types of cookies. All of the Maxine’s Heavenly executives belong to the LGBTQ community. The CEO also mentors a handful of other LGBTQ-owned businesses.
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Nostalgia Coffee Roasters
These bags of coffee are sourced ethically, grown organically, and roasted to perfection! From first-time coffee drinkers to veterans with a sophisticated palette, there’s a blend for everyone. This month, try Nostalgia Coffee Roasters’ Pride-themed Memory Lane blend.
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City Saucery
This LGBTQ-owned business has got the sauce—for pasta, that is! Whether you’re in the mood for a classic tomato sauce, vegan vodka sauce, or spicy Calabrian, City Saucery has it all. Complete the meal with a bag of their imported vegan pastas from Italy!
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So Gay Rosé
Did someone say vegan rosé? We did! Featuring adorable recyclable packaging and a light crisp taste, So Gay Rosé is our summer must-have! Each can contains 100 calories, 0g of sugar, and an immeasurable amount of good vibes.
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Explorer Cold Brew
This summer, ditch hot coffee and join team cold brew! We love Explorer Cold Brew’s concentrated cold brew because it’s organic and fair-trade. Customers can choose from four different caffeine strength levels from 99.9% Caffeine-Free to Extra Caffeine. In honor of Pride Month, the Queer-owned brand is donating $1 of every cold brew bottle sold to The Trevor Project.
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NONA Vegan
Upgrade your pasta with NONA Vegan! Founder Kailey Gilchrist has veganized her late Italian mother’s recipes to share with the world. The sauces are packed with nutrients, delicious to taste, and oh-so-creamy. So, what are you trying first—Alfredo, Bolognese, Carbonara, Cheesy, or Rosée?
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RIND
Load up your vegan charcuterie board with RIND! This LGBTQ-owned business crafts exquisite aged vegan cheese wheels and spreads. Horseradish, Bleu, Paprika, Cambleu, Herbs de Provence—there are so many flavors to choose from!
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Sauce and Destroy
Dress your plate of spaghetti in Sauce and Destroy’s classic marinara sauce! Each jar is made from simple ingredients that are 100% vegan and gluten-free. And there are no added sugars or preservatives—just tomatoes and spices.
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GT’s
GT’s CEO and founder GT Dave wrote online, “Being a gay teenager in the ‘90s was not easy. I was picked on, called names, and treated like an outcast. I suffered from extreme depression and eventually dropped out of high school. Luckily, I found solace in making kombucha, giving me a sense of purpose and helping me carve out my own destiny.” This month, GT’s will donate a portion of sales from their SYNERGY Trilogy kombucha to the It Gets Better Project, a program Dave wished was around in his teenage years.
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ShineWater
Are you looking for vitamin and electrolyte water without any added sugars or artificial ingredients? LGBTQ-owned ShineWater is the brand for you! Their physician-developed beverages come in the vibrant flavors of Fruit Punch, Watermelon Blackberry, Peach Mango, and more.
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