Food Allergy Research & Education

10/29/2026

Our “Empower” PSA is an Anthem Awards finalist — and the Community Voice Award is decided by you.

Vote today by 11:59 p.m. PT! Create an account, scroll to FARE’s “Empower” video and cast your vote. Then share with your people. Every vote counts!

*Financially supported and developed in collaboration with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Join me in celebrating the impact of this Anthem Awards finalist.

10/27/2026

The stage is set for some of our most important gatherings of the year.

Over the next two days, FARE’s inaugural Alpha-Gal Syndrome Convening & fifth annual Clinical Development Day will bring together experts spanning diverse disciplines to accelerate research and improve care for individuals living with food allergy.

Although these events are invitation-only, you can follow along here as we share highlights and what these discussions could mean for the future of food allergy.

Our first event, held Wednesday, focuses on alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a potentially life-threatening allergy associated with tick bites that causes reactions to mammalian-derived ingredients such as beef, pork, and lamb, among others. With AGS cases rising across the U.S., we’re developing a strategic, coordinated approach to AGS research, prevention, diagnosis, and education.

Because food allergy affects everyone differently, FARE recognizes that treatment approaches should reflect those differences. Our Clinical Development Day brings together researchers, clinicians, regulators, and industry leaders to explore how advances in science can lead to more personalized treatment approaches, better clinical trials, and improved outcomes for people living with food allergy.

Many of our guests have food allergy, including alpha-gal. So alongside the skillful team at the Dupont Circle Hotel, we’ve extensively refined the menus for this event in the hopes our guests will feel the same attention and care they’ve dedicated to our community.

With weeks of preparation now behind us, we are filled with hope—hope that together, we will overcome obstacles and make connections which move the field forward for those counting on a cure.

10/27/2026

Enjoy a safe and spooktacular Halloween! Don't let food allergies dampen the fun! And don't forget to add your home to the Teal Pumpkin Project map to illuminate the path for trick-or-treaters seeking safe non-food treats this Halloween!
https://www.foodallergy.org/tpp

10/26/2026

Halloween is a week away — is your home on the map? 🎃

A teal pumpkin tells trick-or-treaters with food allergy that you’re handing out non-food treats like glow sticks, stickers, bouncy balls and the little trinkets kids hold onto long after the candy is gone.

Add your home or Halloween event to the Teal Pumpkin Project Map so families can plan their route before the costumes go on.

📍 foodallergy.org/teal-pumpkin-project

10/25/2026

"Growing up with a sister who has multiple food allergies shaped our family in small, everyday ways. I learned to swap ingredients, read labels carefully, and create safe versions of her favorite treats. Watching her sit out at parties or miss simple moments was hard, but it also revealed her courage and the quiet strength she carries every day.

Seeing her become a brave, confident, and compassionate teen fills me with pride. Her experience made me realize how many children face similar challenges; 1 in 13 kids in the United States manage food allergies. That shared reality inspired me to take action and support organizations working to make life safer and more inclusive for families like ours.

I am proud to support Food Allergy Research & Education because their work in research, education, and advocacy directly improves the lives of children and families. Every step forward in awareness, safer products, and better treatments brings comfort and possibility to those living with allergies.

I'm thrilled to be part of this effort to help fund research, education, and advocacy that protect children and give families hope. Together we can make everyday moments safer and fuller for kids with food allergies." -David Ma

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10/25/2026

Upon hearing that the mission is to find a cure for food allergy, author, journalist and former news anchor Janai Norman was on board.

“When you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, you don’t ask which seat—you just get on.”

FARE is grateful to welcome Janai to its Board of Directors. As a good allergy mom, she knows firsthand why that mission matters.

Thank you, Janai, for guiding the 2026 FARE Gala, Creating a Table for All, with such warmth and grace as emcee—and welcome aboard.

10/24/2026

In 1971, Chef Tyler Florence was one of the children growing up with food allergy. Today, he is one of the newest members of FARE’s Board of Directors.

At the 2026 FARE Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street, Chef Florence took time out of the evening to share his firsthand experience — and why helping everybody have a seat at the table is one of his lifetime goals. It’s the same idea behind this year’s Gala theme, Creating a Table for All.

FARE was proud to honor Chef Florence that night with the FARE Hospitality Leadership Award for his work advancing food allergy safety in hospitality.

Thank you, Chef Florence, for your time and for standing with the more than 33 million people in the U.S. living with food allergy.

10/24/2026

Pennsylvania is now the eighth state to pass Elijah’s Law — named for Elijah-Alavi Silvera, whose parents have turned their love for him into protection for children across the country. Signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro this week, the law requires child care staff to be trained to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis and allows child care facilities to stock epinephrine. FARE honors Elijah-Alavi, Thomas Silvera and Dina Hawthorne, Elijah’s parents, and for this work.

10/23/2026

Every person living with food allergy deserves to feel safe, included, and welcome at the table. And behind every step toward that future is a community of researchers, clinicians, families and supporters who care deeply about making it possible.

On October 21, that community came together in New York City for FARE’s 2026 Gala, Creating a Table for All. It was an evening filled with generosity, laughter, powerful personal stories, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of the more than 33 million people in the U.S. living with food allergy.

It was a joy to honor Chef Tyler Florence with the Hospitality Leadership Award and to celebrate ARS Pharma with the Trailblazer Award.

From the experiences shared by Chef Florence, Janai Norman, and Matt Friend to the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, the evening was a reminder of what makes this community so special.

To families, you are why we do this work. To supporters, you are what makes it possible. Together, we’re creating a future where everyone has a place at the table.

10/22/2026

It's National Nut Day! 🌰
Despite the name, peanuts aren’t actually tree nuts, they’re legumes! While some people are allergic to both, peanut and tree nut allergies are different.