Have you seen the teal painted pumpkin on your facebook feed? Wondered what it was about? Well, for those parents whose children have life-threatening food allergies, the project aims to make Halloween Trick or Treating, a fun, carefree event. According to the Food Allergy Research and Education Foundation, “the Teal Pumpkin Project is designed to promote safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies – and to keep Halloween a fun, positive experience for all.” The idea for the event started in East Tennessee two years ago and was such a success that the National Organization picked up the idea and aims to make it and annual event across the US. The website https://www.foodallergy.org/teal-pumpkin-project#.VE7lp_nF_zc offers many ideas for allergy free treats and other infomation and assistance for individuals and families with food allergy concerns. Join in on the Teal Pumpkin Project and help make Halloween all treats, for all children.
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