The Teal Pumpkin Project

Posted on: 24 October, 2018

The Teal Pumpkin Project is a worldwide movement to help make Halloween safer for kids with food allergies. For families that would like their kids with food allergies to be included in Halloween festivities, there are non-food related options.

Putting a teal pumpkin in front of your home helps families with food allergies identify homes that provide non-food treats. Ideas of non food treats can include small toys and glow sticks. If your family is participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project, you can add your home to the Teal Pumpkin Project map online.

For more information on how your family can participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project, you can go to the the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) website: www.foodallergy.org/education-awareness/teal-pumpkin-project/get-started

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