Securing Safe Food is a national nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and improving access to allergen-free foods.
Join the movement to revolutionize access to nutritious food!
10/03/2025
Support Securing Safe Food with Chipotle Mexican Grill!
Local to Chicago? On Saturday, October 4th from 4–8PM, join us at the Evanston Chipotle (711 Church St) for a fundraising event. When you show this flyer at the register or use code NLR22ZRA when ordering online for pickup, 25% of your purchase will be donated directly to Securing Safe Food.
Your participation helps us expand access to safe, allergen-friendly foods for individuals and families facing food insecurity.
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07/01/2025
Our 2024 Annual Report is here!
In our 2023–2024 fiscal year, Securing Safe Food delivered over 2,200 meals worth of allergen-free groceries to pantries across the U.S., partnered with 30 pantries in 9 states, and continued to advocate for inclusive, nutritious food access—especially for those with food allergies or other adverse reactions to foods.
From expanding our medical referral program at pediatric allergy clinics to diversifying our cultural food offerings and joining the 1% for the Planet network, 2023–2024 was a transformative year.
Food allergies affect over 220 million people worldwide. A mislabeled ingredient isn’t a small mistake—it can be life-threatening. That’s why reading labels, handling food safely, and strengthening traceability systems matter.
World Food Safety Day, developed by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), raises awareness of the often invisible risks in what we eat—from foodborne pathogens to hidden allergens.
By introducing allergen-friendly zones in food pantries around the country, our work ensures a healthier environment for people at risk of food reactions. We aim to promote trust, transparency, and safety in every meal.
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05/17/2025
We and are grateful to have participated in the ongoing relief efforts organized by and 💗
We donated our mini crunchy cookies to 5 food banks in support of (3 of them in Los Angeles where wildfire relief for food allergy families is necessary and ongoing)
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Wildfire Recovery Update—Los Angeles
As Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 11 to 17) begins, SSF is reflecting on the communities who need safe resources most. This week is a time to raise awareness and fight for the health of 33 million Americans living with food allergies, including those struggling to fill their plates.
Thanks to support from , , and generous donors since January, we’ve distributed over 1500 pounds of allergen-free food to 7 pantries across wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles. These non-perishables, with an estimated value of over $34K, are helping families with food allergies access safe nutrition during crisis recovery.
We’re continuing to work with local organizations including .a, , , , and Loaves & Fishes Canoga Park to expand support in the coming months—and we’re committed to ensuring that no one with dietary restrictions is left behind in emergency food response.
Thank you for standing with us in this vital work. 💙
05/12/2025
Wildfire Recovery Update—Los Angeles
As Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 11 to 17) begins, SSF is reflecting on the communities who need safe resources most. This week is a time to raise awareness and fight for the health of 33 million Americans living with food allergies, including those struggling to fill their plates.
Thanks to support from , , and generous donors since January, we’ve distributed over 1500 pounds of allergen-free food to 7 pantries across wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles. These non-perishables, with an estimated value of over $34K, are helping families with food allergies access safe nutrition during crisis recovery.
We’re continuing to work with local organizations including .a, , , , and Loaves & Fishes Canoga Park to expand support in the coming months—and we’re committed to ensuring that no one with dietary restrictions is left behind in emergency food response.
Thank you for standing with us in this vital work. 💙
05/01/2025
May is Food Allergy & Celiac Awareness Month—a time to uplift those navigating serious dietary restrictions and advocate for safer, more inclusive food access.
SSF is excited to spotlight a generous donation from to in East Palo Alto! This contribution brings nutrient-rich, naturally gluten-free masa harina to a community working hard to meet diverse dietary needs. 🌽
Thank you to Masienda for supporting food justice and allergy-safe nutrition.
04/07/2025
April 7 is World Health Day. This year’s campaign, “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,” spotlights the health of women and newborns around the globe. At Securing Safe Food, we call attention to safe, nutritious, and diverse food to help secure a healthier society for the next generation—today and every day.
03/31/2025
Today is the final day of National Nutrition Month. As March comes to a close, we are focusing on allergen- and budget-friendly food options to celebrate the power of nutritious food in building healthier lives. Good nutrition starts with safe, sustainable, and accessible food for all.
Consider adding the following foods to your plate:
- Frozen spinach and corn
- Pulses
- Potatoes
- Gluten-free oats
- Avocados, seeds, and vegetable oils
- Soy or almond milk
03/20/2025
The rising cost of eggs is due to factors like supply chain disruptions, inflation, and bird flu affecting poultry farms. Whether eggs are out of your budget or off your plate due to allergies, SSF has found substitutes for every need! From baking to breakfast, we’ve got alternatives to keep your meals delicious and nutritious.
03/08/2025
Women are at the ❤️ of Securing Safe Food’s leadership! We’re forever grateful to the powerful women driving this initiative and making waves in global food security and allergy awareness. Today we celebrate the achievements of women and recognize the issues affecting them across the world. 🌍
02/20/2025
We’re proud to partner with Haley House, a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to food justice and community support, to provide safe, allergen-free foods with clear signage in both English and Spanish. Access to nutritious food should be easy and inclusive, and we’re grateful to work together to make that a reality! ✨
02/03/2025
Amid the destruction, we are grateful for our incredible community and all the support for LA. Huge thanks to the contributing food manufacturers, to and , for their collaborations in stocking our SoCal partner food pantries, and to every donor who gave to our LA fund. Your generosity is making a real impact.
A special shout-out to our partners in relief efforts: .snacks, , , , , , , , , Lesser Evil Snacks, , , , &
As the long process of cleanup and rebuilding begins, we are sending allergen-friendly foods in phases to the following LA food programs (updated list). Funds will continue to sustain these pantries in the months ahead.
1. Groceries to Go
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3. Loaves & Fishes Canoga Park
4. .a
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7. Gores Family Allergy Center
Let’s continue to support the region together! ❤️ Link in bio to donate.
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OUR MISSION:
To increase the food allergic community’s accessibility to safe food through restaurant education, ingredient lists, and allergy-friendly food pantries.
We aspire to support, advocate, and spread awareness to secure safe food for the 32 million Americans who live with a food allergy.
WHO WE ARE:
We’re a group of teens dedicated to improving the lives of those in the food allergic community. By collaborating with eateries, cafeterias, and local food pantries, we aim to reduce the challenge of finding safe food outside of the home. We hail from Connecticut to California.
OUR FOUNDER:
Rachel Brooks is a seventeen-year-old who’s gluten-free and allergic to milk, egg, peanut, and tree nuts. She’s experienced the lack of allergy protocol in restaurants firsthand, and her vision is to create a sustainable solution to increase awareness through interaction and education. She also hopes to improve the health of the low-income food allergic community by introducing top 8 allergen free options to local food pantries.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
-Educate and interact with restaurants through
-Suggest procedures for avoiding cross-contamination
-Raise funds to help willing restaurants create allergy-safe systems (i.e. color codes plates and utensils for serving the food allergic community, accessible ingredient binders with labeled allergens, redesigned menus with major allergens listed, etc.)
-Strive to introduce accessible ingredient lists for items served in cafeterias
-Distribute posters to cafeterias on keeping salad and hot bars allergy safe.
-Provide allergy-friendly options for those in need by collaborating with local food pantries
-Establish dedicated areas of food pantries that are free of the top 8 allergens
-Secure donations from allergy-friendly brands
HOW WE WILL DO IT:
We need YOUR help to raise funds to get our organization off the ground.
If 100 people donate $10, we will reach our goal of $1000 to legally incorporate our nonprofit and acquire 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Visit our GoFundMe page to give.
