Halloween is a special time for kids and I know I couldn’t wait to go out trick-or-treating for Halloween when I was a kid. Some kids have food allergies but that shouldn’t be a reason to not enjoy going out and trick-or-treating door to door and enjoying Halloween.
The Teal Pumpkin Project is about raising awareness of food allergies. It allows children with food allergies to enjoy trick-or-treating by collecting non-food treats such as stickers or small toys. The movement was inspired by a mom in Tennessee and is now a worldwide movement with 50 states and 14 countries participating.
Inspired by the efforts of a mom in Tennessee, teal pumpkins are popping up across the country.
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Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) launched The Teal Pumpkin Project nationwide in 2014.
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The Teal Pumpkin Project is about raising awareness of food allergies and showing support for kids with food allergies.
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Instead of getting treats that could possibly trigger an allergic reaction, kids are given non-food treats instead.
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Show your support this Halloween by putting out a painted pumpkin and letting kids with food allergies enjoy trick-or-treating safely.
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Kids with allergies should not feel excluded and The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes inclusion for all trick-or-treaters. Please share how painted pumpkins can make a difference for children with food allergies this Halloween with your friends and family.