The Vegetarian Society of South Jersey (VSSJ) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is: Educational, Social, and Supportive The Vegetarian Society of South Jersey (VSSJ) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is: Educational: To educate the public on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Information is provided through literature, videos, cooking classes, and speakers. Social: To provide opportunities for people to meet, share meals, and to have fun. Supportive: To offer advice, encouragement, and friendship to those in transition to a vegetarian diet.