Plant Powered Peoria is a chapter of the Building Healthy Communities program through the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Building Healthy Communities is a global grassroots movement that brings people together to reimagine a healthier world.
Launched nearly a decade ago, the initiative was born from a powerful call to action in the award-winning documentary PlantPure Nation—a spark that ignited a movement for change.
Now led by the Physicians Committee, Building Healthy Communities empowers local leaders to foster strong community connections, support plant-based lifestyles, and provide educational programming that makes a lasting impact.
Not from the Peoria area but interested in joining or even creating a local chapter near you? Check out the Building Healthy Communities Page and learn more, by clicking HERE.
Plant Powered Peoria Monthly Potlucks
Plant Powered Peoria is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building a welcoming community around whole food, plant-based living. On the last Sunday of each month from January through October, we gather at the Life Together Center in Peoria, Illinois, for a whole food, plant-based, oil-free potluck filled with delicious food, meaningful conversation, and plenty of inspiration.
Whether you've been living a plant-based lifestyle for years or you're simply curious about incorporating more plant-based meals into your routine, you'll find a friendly, supportive community ready to welcome you. Guests enjoy sharing recipes, discovering new foods, learning from one another, and building lasting friendships with others who share an interest in healthier living.
In addition to our monthly potlucks, we host a variety of community activities throughout the year, including restaurant meetups, group hikes, camping weekends, educational events, and other opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.
We'd love to have you join us at an upcoming event! To stay up to date on potlucks, restaurant meetups, hikes, camping trips, and other community activities, be sure to follow Plant Powered Peoria on Facebook or subscribe to our monthly newsletter.
A Community That Continues to Grow
Take a look through some of our favorite memories from past Plant Powered Peoria potlucks and community events. It's amazing to see just how much we've grown over the years!
What began as a handful of people gathering in our driveway during the final days of the pandemic quickly grew into something much bigger. As our community expanded, we moved to a local vegan restaurant, where we soon filled every available seat. From there, a generous local business welcomed us into their conference room, but before long, we had outgrown that space as well.
Today, we're proud to call the Life Together Center in Peoria our home, where there's plenty of room to gather, learn, share great food, and continue welcoming new faces into our growing community.
These photos capture more than just potlucks—they tell the story of friendships formed, lives changed, and a community built around a shared passion for healthier living.
We're excited about what the future holds, and we hope you'll join us at an upcoming event!
