10/26/2026
What is in your shopping cart?
Halloween is this Saturday, and before you grab that giant bag of candy, we have one small, spooky-good ask: GO TEAL THIS YEAR.
Picture a little superhero or tiny witch walking up to your door, hopeful and excited, then quietly stepping back because every treat in the bowl could make them sick. For thousands of kids with food allergies, that IS a normal Halloween. This weekend, your house can change that. All it takes is a few non-food treats and a teal pumpkin on your porch.
So, as you head to the store this week, ask yourself one question: 🎃 WHAT IS IN MY CART FOR THE KIDDOS WHO CANNOT EAT CANDY?
🔷 What is the Teal Pumpkin Project?
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a campaign from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) that makes trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive. A teal pumpkin on your doorstep tells families one simple thing: this house has non-food treats.
As FARE puts it, joining is as easy as turning a pumpkin from orange to teal. You do NOT have to give up candy. Just keep a separate bowl of non-food goodies so every child gets to pick something.
🔷 Why it matters
According to FARE, 1 in 13 children has a food allergy, and a reaction can be as serious as life-threatening anaphylaxis. Food allergy is a disease, not a diet.
► Every 10 seconds in the U.S., a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room.
► Nearly any food can trigger a reaction, and several of the "top 9" allergens show up regularly in candy.
► Some families skip trick-or-treating altogether because the risk is just too high.
► When you offer non-food treats, more children get to enjoy Halloween without fear.
🔷 Stay tuned for treat options posted tomorrow morning.
Tip: glow sticks are a double win. Kids love them, and they help trick-or-treaters stay visible after dark.
