1. **Purpose:**
– Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all members, volunteers, employees, and stakeholders. This policy aims to prevent discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

2. **Scope:**
– This policy applies to all individuals associated with Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank, including employees, volunteers, members, contractors, and anyone engaged in organizational activities.

3. **Non-Discrimination:**
– Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. All decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment or engagement are based on merit.

4. **Anti-Harassment:**
– Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank prohibits any form of harassment, including but not limited to verbal, physical, or visual harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

5. **Reporting Procedures:**
– Any individual who experiences or witnesses discrimination or harassment is encouraged to report the incident promptly to a supervisor, manager, or designated HR representative. The organization is committed to conducting thorough and confidential investigations.

6. **Consequences for Violations:**
– Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination or removal from the organization, depending on the severity of the offense.

7. **Retaliation:**
– Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who makes a good-faith report of discrimination or harassment.

8. **Training and Awareness:**
– Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank will provide regular training sessions and resources to raise awareness about discrimination and harassment and ensure that all individuals associated with the organization understand their role in creating a respectful and inclusive environment.

9. **Review and Revision:**
– This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated to align with legal requirements and best practices.

By adopting and adhering to this policy, Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank aims to create a workplace and community environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.