16-05-2025
After fire destroys kitchen, Herbivorous Butcher launches fundraiser to rebuild
The Herbivorous Butcher in Northeast Minneapolis has closed after a May 13 fire caused "serious damage" to its kitchen, forcing the vegan "butcher" to close its doors indefinitely.
The owners, siblings Aubry and Kate Welch, say they don't "know yet how long the road to recovery will be," but the popular shop with meat-free meats and dairy-free cheeses is "committed to coming back." It has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser, looking for assistance as it rebuilds.
"Right now, we're still learning the full extent of the damage," the owners wrote on the fundraiser. "The insurance company is on-site today, and we're doing everything we can to assess what can be salvaged, what needs rebuilding, and how long recovery might take."
The fundraiser, which has a goal of $100,000, aims to help The Herbivorous Butcher with cleanup, repair, and "restoring operations."
A day after launching the fundraiser, it had collected more than $16,500 in donations.
"We've poured everything into creating a space that brings people together through compassionate food," the fundraiser reads, "and we're so grateful for your support during this incredibly difficult time."
