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FARE works on behalf of the 32 million Americans who have food allergies, including all those at risk for life-threatening anaphylaxis. www.foodallergy.org

FARE is the largest US nonprofit dedicated to driving research and finding a cure for food allergies

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10/20/2026

Over the next two weeks, FARE is gathering those who have helped advance some of the most important milestones in food allergy research in different ways. Throughout the next two weeks, we'll be sharing some highlights from that progress. This is the first post in a series.

10/19/2026

Halloween is less than two weeks away — and it's time...to go TEAL!

A teal pumpkin lets families know non-food treats are available at your home. For the nearly 6 million children in the U.S. and their families living with food allergy, that small signal can be a beacon of welcome.

Taking part is simple. Set out or hang up a teal pumpkin, offer non-food treats like glow sticks, stickers or bubbles, and keep them separate from any candy you hand out. Everyone from homes to classrooms to community events can participate.

Save your address of your home or event to the Teal Pumpkin Project map so families living with food allergy know where their child will find non-food treats.

10/18/2026

"My name is Cole Kim, and I am a junior at Darien High School in Connecticut. For the second year in a row, I am participating with FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) and the Teal Pumpkin Project. I’ve had an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts and tree nuts my whole life, and they’ve shaped the way I experience everyday things, especially holidays like Halloween. I’ve been hospitalized twice after accidentally eating foods that had cross-contact with nuts. The second time it took three rounds of epinephrine to save my life. For kids growing up like me, trick-or-treating can be stressful because even candy that seems safe carries the risk of cross-contact.
The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages families to give out non-food treats like stickers, small toys, or glow sticks and to place a teal pumpkin outside to show they’re allergy-friendly. It’s a simple idea, but one that can make Halloween safer and more inclusive.
One issue I found is that houses that volunteer to be part of the Teal Pumpkin Project are often far apart. Parents sometimes have to drive their kids from one side of town to another just to find a few safe place to stop, which can turn a fun night into a stressful one. Last year, I organized 15 houses in my surrounding neighborhood to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project, all within walking distance of each other. Kids with allergies could trick-or-treat safely, and parents didn’t have to drive around searching for safe homes. I’m grateful to my neighbors who joined last year. Their support helped turn our streets into a safe, inclusive place for kids with allergies, and with their help again this year, I hope to make Halloween a stress-free and fun night for even more families.
This year I am aiming to get 30+ houses to participate, all within walking distance of each other. I want to make Halloween even safer and more fun for kids with food allergies and create an environment for them to celebrate just like their friends. I hope teens like me can join me in their towns to do the same." - Cole Kim

Add your home to the Teal Pumpkin Project Map! https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/teal-pumpkin-project/map

10/16/2026

Wondering what to hand out for the Teal Pumpkin Project? We’ve got you covered!
Non-food treats are a simple way to help make Halloween more inclusive for kids with food allergies and other conditions where candy may not be an option. From glow sticks and stickers to mini toys and more, there are so many fun alternatives trick-or-treaters will love.
Learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project and add your home to the map:
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10/15/2026

What’s your wish for the food allergy community?

Next week, FARE will gather those working to change the landscape of food allergy. This year’s Gala theme is Creating a Table for All, and we want your voice at that table.

The Gala will feature a Wishing Wall, where attendees will share their wishes for this community. We’d love to add yours, too.

Share your wish in the comments, and we’ll bring wishes from our community with us to New York on Oct. 21.

10/14/2026

Halloween is filled with fun festivities, but it’s also important to stay mindful of food allergies. With so many treats around, keeping track of possible allergens can be tricky. Make sure everyone can enjoy the spooky season safely by double-checking candy ingredients and being allergy-aware. Happy Halloween!
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10/13/2026

Kids don’t always have the words to say, “I’m having an allergic reaction.”
They might describe what they’re feeling in ways you don’t expect. Knowing what to listen for can help you recognize the signs and act quickly.
Swipe to learn how a child might describe an allergic reaction.

10/12/2026

Halloween should be fun for everyone! Being an allergy ally means offering non-food treats and helping kids with food allergies feel safe while celebrating! Add your home to the Teal Pumpkin Project map so families know your doorstep is a safe stop this Halloween.
Learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project and add your home to the map:
https://bit.ly/4gtiIMt

10/11/2026

"I’ve lived with severe peanut and tree nut allergies since infancy. From checking ingredient lists and asking questions before eating, I learned early on to think ahead and recognize potential risks. Even with these precautions, however, the fear of an allergic reaction could turn something as simple as sharing a meal into a stressful or isolating experience.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found ways to turn the challenges of living with food allergies into opportunities for action. In college, I introduced FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project to my campus to make celebrations more inclusive for students with food allergies. I also created _Dining with Danger_, a dance performance that translates the experience of anaphylaxis into movement to raise awareness about the severity of food
allergies. I hope that sharing my story can help others better understand what it means to live with food allergies and make those living with them feel a little less alone."

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10/10/2026

Did you know food allergy can affect more than just physical health?

This World Mental Health Day, we’re raising awareness of the emotional impact of living with food allergy. Food allergy doesn’t just affect the body; it affects emotional well-being too. Living with food allergy requires constant vigilance and can create anxiety, depression, and social isolation.

Only 54% of children, 35% of adults, and 27% of caregivers have ever consulted a mental health professional about food allergy–related distress, yet most patients and caregivers report some mental health impacts associated with living with food allergy.

In a study drawing on FARE Patient Registry data, 62% of patients reported mental health concerns related to food allergy.

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