Sometimes, it can be hard to go it alone. That can be especially true when you're trying something new and even more so if that something is a major change in your daily routine. At times like that, it can mean the world to have somebody along with you on your journey.

Here are some ways to make sure you get the social support you need to succeed at the Veg2Vegan Challenge:

• Invite a friend to go to Veg2Vegan.org to take the challenge with you -- it's never too late to sign up!

• Join the Veg2Vegan Facebook Group to ask questions, share your experiences, seek expert advice, and support other challenge participants!

• Join a local vegan meet-up or social media group in your area. If you're in the US, just type "vegan" and your city or state name in a search engine or the search bar of whatever social media platform you use, and something should pop up.

It all began when Michelle used a wagon to deliver free vegan chili in Brooklyn one Thanksgiving Day. Today, the Chilis on Wheels network serves eight cities, providing mutual aid of all kinds, including (of course) vegan meals and groceries. Michelle now works for VINE Sanctuary as our Humane Education Coordinator, and she helped to design the Veg2Vegan Challenge.

To continue on the theme of vegan community and friendship, consider making these Amish Friendship Bread Pineapple Papaya Coconut Macaroon Mini Muffins. They're gluten free and tropically delicious!

For more on the theme of mutual aid, and to learn how Ollie and Michelle founded a food justice organization when they were barely able to afford groceries themselves, watch this episode of In Context featuring Michelle!