Food Allergy Canada is a nationally registered charity committed to educating, supporting, and advocating for the more than 2.6 million Canadians with food allergy.
March 2018

Read the latest update about the EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr auto-injector supply interruption.

Plus, apply now for the Pryde Family Travel Grant (which closes this month) and the Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award. The winners could be awarded $500-$1,000. 

Spring Break and Easter are both coming up this month so check out the tips we have for you.

Advocacy and research  

Image: Columbia Pictures/Sony via AP
Find out about our advocacy in action regarding the Peter Rabbit movie and our ask of Sony.

Plus, r ead the latest on the Viaskin Peanut and Milk patches, and watch a video where Dr. Azad speaks about the work on the developmental origins of disease in children.


Find out where our support group meetings are being held this month and attend an upcoming meeting. 

Register for one of our free webinars to learn the basics of managing food allergy and anaphylaxis, and register your child for this month's Allergy Pals Monthly webinar on managing food allergy and anxiety.  

Linda Kirste
 
Linda Kirste, a Registered Dietitian, provides suggestions regarding substitutions for priority allergens, including a few helpful recipes. This printable list can offer inspiration in the kitchen and make living with food allergy a little easier.   

 
An adult with food allergies talks about online allergy bullying including tips on how to respond to negative comments made online.   


We would love to hear from you! Share your stories with us at  [email protected]
 
Different ways of giving!
There are many ways to give to Food Allergy Canada, below are two unique ways: 

Celebrate giving with your birthday or other milestone events 
Plan your next birthday party or milestone event online at ECHOage, a free online party-planning service that helps charities in North America.  

Ask your friends and family to donate to Food Allergy Canada in honour of your birthday/event. Learn more.

Donate a car 
Donate A Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for Food Allergy Canada. They can provide free towing in many areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. After your vehicle donation is complete, we will gratefully send you a tax receipt. To donate a vehicle to Food Allergy Canada visit our Donate a Car page.