I'm a few days late to the party, but just discovered this press release about an alliance between Turtle Mountain's So Delicious Coconut Milk Beverage (my new favorite multi-purpose milk alternative) and the Farm Sanctuary. It looks like a very worthy cause, and I plan on sending in my UPC's (note: Turtle Mountain offers coupons for this product line on their website and sometimes right on the package!). See the details below to learn how you can enjoy some non-dairy milk while helping to save and protect some farm animals (see cute pictures below, too) ... 

September 2, 2010 – Farm Sanctuary Partners with Dairy-Free Foods Pioneer Turtle Mountain to End the Abuse of Dairy Cows One Creamy, Delicious Sip at a Time - These days, milk can be made from almost anything — soy, rice, almonds, hemp, oats, coconut, the list goes on and on — and with so many healthy and delicious nondairy milks available for purchase in mainstream supermarkets, more and more Americans are making these cruelty-free choices. Now through September 30, Oregon-based natural foods company Turtle Mountain, a pioneer in the creation and production of natural dairy-free products, has teamed up with Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, to ensure that every creamy, delicious sip will go even further toward ending the abuse of farm animals by donating $1.00 (up to $5,000) to the nonprofit organization for every UPC that is cut out and sent to them from any flavor of So Delicious™ Dairy Free Coconut Milk.

“Here at Turtle Mountain, we believe no one should have to sacrifice delicious, creamy foods to eat compassionately, said John Tucker, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Technology at Turtle Foods. “We are honored to support the life-saving work of Farm Sanctuary and their mission to make the world a more compassionate place for all beings by creating the most decadent dairy-free indulgences on the market today and donating a portion of the proceeds to support their vital rescue, education and advocacy efforts on behalf of the victims of the food animal industry.”

To help contribute, mail the UPC codes to:

Farm Sanctuary Donation, Turtle Mountain LLC
P.O. Box 21938
Eugene, OR 97402

About Turtle Mountain, LLC
Based in Eugene, Oregon since 1988, privately held Turtle Mountain provides consumers with healthier alternatives to dairy-based frozen desserts, beverages, and yogurt. All products are 100% plant based and contain no artificial sweeteners or trans-fats, and most are made with certified organic ingredients. Turtle Mountain sells its products nationally under the brand So Delicious™ Dairy Free.  Additional information can be found at www.turtlemountain.com.  

About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.

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