Newsletter | October 2022
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Help make a safer, more inclusive holiday for everyone, while also increasing food allergy awareness amongst the general public.

Discover the different ways you can #ShineATealLight, find tips on keeping kids with food allergy safe, use our free resources to pledge your support, and more.

Read an update from Kashi* on two of their products.
we are hiring

Join our team! Check out our job posting and apply by October 30th.

Read our tips to help you manage this holiday weekend with confidence.
Advocacy and Research

Read the latest about a study on needle-free epinephrine products.

Before buying and eating Halloween treats, make sure you read the label and do the triple check.
Webinars and Events

Attend a teal monument lighting near you and raise awareness for food allergy on Halloween.

Share your photos with us on social media and use #ShineATealLight and #LightItTeal.

Join the Sweet Caroline Foundation for their annual run taking place tomorrow at Rothesay High School and virtually if you are not in New Brunswick.

This run/walk is to honour the memory of Caroline Lorette.

Attend one of our free 90-minute interactive webinars with a trained parent mentor.

Next sessions are October 19th and November 5th.

Discover our support groups across Canada and connect virtually!

With Thanksgiving this weekend and Halloween coming up, watch our celebrating safely series to help you prepare for safe and fun holidays.

Learn tips on reading food labels and avoiding cross-contamination, discover allergy-friendly recipes for Halloween, and more.
Ask the Allergist:
Dr. Julia Upton, MD, FRCPC, MPH
Dr. Julia Upton answers a question on whether someone with a coconut allergy has to avoid coconut in all forms.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ways to Give

Become a #FoodAllergyChampion and make a difference this Halloween season by starting your own fundraiser. Check out our fun event and fundraiser ideas, including a craft party and “trunk-or-treat”.

Plus, discover other ways to give below and help to #MakeFoodAllergyCount by donating today.

Celebrate while supporting our cause like Samantha Yaffe. Plan your next event with ECHOage and select Food Allergy Canada as your charity of choice. ECHOage is a free online party-planning service that helps charities in North America.

In honour of your birthday or event, ask your friends and family to donate to Food Allergy Canada. Small charities like ours rely on your generous donations to continue our important work now and well into the future.
Help transform the lives of Canadians with food allergy. Learn the many ways your donation will make a difference.

All donations $20 and above receive a tax receipt.
Make an ongoing impact. Your support will help to ensure we can advocate strongly across many different platforms on your behalf, provide education to the community, public, industry, and government on the seriousness of food allergy, and offer support to you and others when you need it.

Select “Monthly Gift” on the online donation form and enter the amount you want to donate. Or call us at 1 866 785-5660.
Plan today to make a difference tomorrow. Consider Food Allergy Canada as a beneficiary when you are updating your will, or your life insurance coverage.
Your support tells your employees and your customers that you care. Check out the different ways your workplace can get involved.