Vegan Bake Sale to Raise Animal-Charity Funds

2026-08-08 6:58 PM

Falls Church-based Compassion for Animals will hold a vegan bake sale on the front porch of the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. this Saturday, May 17.

Shoppers can choose from fresh-baked cookies, cupcakes, banana bread, and other treats from local bakers and businesses.

Proceeds of the sale will go to the Wildlife Rescue League and Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary.

This event is being held as part of the sixth annual Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale.

For more information, email info@compassion4animals.org.

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