10/14/2024
Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treat safer and more inclusive for children with allergies.
Did you know that one (1) in thirteen (13) children lives with food allergies, and many other children are impacted by intolerances and other conditions?
Every year children look forward to Halloween, planning their costumes and anticipating loads of candy. But kids with allergies (and their parents as well!) always approach Halloween with so much caution about diligent label reading.
Many candies are off limits for children with food allergies, either because their allergen is an included ingredient or simply because of the risk of cross contact.
By placing a teal pumpkin on your doorsteps you signal that in addition to candy your household offers non-food trinkets and treats that are safe for all trick-or-treaters.
Please join me in this project and help us make this Halloween safer and one to remember! 👻🎃
PS. If you need ideas for non-food trick or treat items, please let me know. The trick or treat baggies were a success in the previous years and they were quite inexpensive.
Please visit Food Allergy Research and Education website to sign up: https://www.foodallergy.org/education-awareness/teal-pumpkin-project
