> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://podsupport.plantpurecommunities.org/pod-tracks/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://podsupport.plantpurecommunities.org/pod-tracks/introduction/leading-a-pod-101/getting-your-pod-involved-around-the-community.md).
# Getting your Pod Involved Around the Community
With the whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle as your foundation, consider taking on one of these projects or activities to create a positive, lasting impact in your community.
#### A focus on making a difference in the community can unite members around the endeavor and attract new people to the movement.
* Select a local restaurant with plant-based options. Call in advance and ask for a WFPB meal for your group. Eat out at that restaurant, which might encourage them to offer healthier plant-based meals. Choose that same or another restaurant and repeat.
* [Participate in our Restaurant Campaign](https://learn.plantpurecommunities.org/p/launch-a-restaurant-campaign) to increase the number of plant-based, oil free food options available in your town. Consider creating a committee that is responsible for reaching out to restaurants.
* [Start a gardening project](https://learn.plantpurecommunities.org/p/grow-your-own-fruits-veggies) as a group at a local community garden.
* Volunteer at a local vegan animal sanctuary.
* Open a whole food, plant-based food bank for low-income people who want to eat a plant-based diet.
* Show various [plant-based documentaries](/pod-tracks/resource-library/recommended-media/movie-list.md) at senior centers and then have a discussion group (see if a dietitian supporting plant-based eating, Plant-Based Nutrition Course Graduate, or Food for Life Instructor would help facilitate the discussion).
* [Work through the public school system to get them to offer one WFPB meal option on the school menu](https://learn.plantpurecommunities.org/p/healthy-childhood-nutrition) (and ideally, have it be included in the reduced-cost/free menu options).
* Work with local farmers to provide a farmers’ market in low-income neighborhoods, and then help to publicize and create traffic so that the market will continue to be offered.
* Organize a local health fair or veg fest.
* Offer to teach cooking classes to groups with whom Pod members already have a relationship, such as a local church, school, cancer support groups, YMCA, etc.
* Offer to facilitate Jumpstarts in your local church or at your work, and then have your Pod provide additional cooking and shopping training. Learn more [here](https://plantpurecommunities.org/).
* Don’t forget to reach out to local media to let them know about any of your Pod’s community events so they can take pictures/video and publish a story!