Food Allergy Canada is a nationally registered charity committed to educating, supporting, and advocating for the more than 3 million Canadians impacted by food allergy.
Newsletter
JANUARY 2021

Tell us what you would like to know more about in regard to the vaccines and food allergy. We will be hosting a webinar with experts on this topic soon! Enter your questions now!

Read our 2020 year in review and learn how you can help to #MakeFoodAllergyCount.  

This free 8-week online mentorship program for kids ages 7-15 begins next week! Don't miss out, register now.

Find out what to expect when visiting the ED, including during COVID-19, from an informative video and infographic.

Learn about our awards/grants and apply or nominate someone today. Read more.

Check out our reminders for an allergy-safe year.

Do your part and help us make food allergy a priority with the federal government. Learn more and download a letter.

Find out how one family helped to #MakeFoodAllergyCount with their MP. Read the article.

Learn more about this recent study led by researchers at the University of Manitoba and McMaster University.

Have your say in a study on the psychological health needs of living with food allergy and access to care. Learn more and participate.

If someone has a fish allergy, should they avoid all seafood? Find out now.

Learn about the benefits of the free online program and register your 7-to-15-year old before January 23rd. Register now.

Watch our videos to help you better understand how to treat allergic reactions and when to use epinephrine.

Next session is January 19th. Register to save your spot.

Find a support group and connect with one virtually. Plus, learn about co-leaders of the Montreal Allergy Support Group.


This month, Dr. Upton answers your question about heart conditions and epinephrine.

Do you have a question you would like to ask Dr. Upton in the months to come? Send it to us at [email protected]. 


This month, Mun answers your question on grocery shopping when someone in the family has food allergy.

Do you have a question you would like to ask Mun in the months to come? Send it to us at [email protected].

As a small non-profit charity, we are reliant on your generous contributions to be able to continue our important work. Check out the different ways you can support us below and donate now.

Plus, take a moment to read our first ever impact report and learn how your donations make an impact. 
With this current crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funding has become unstable for the coming years, making your support even more important. Learn the many ways your donation will make a difference.

All donations $20 and above receive a tax receipt.
Make an ongoing impact.

Select “Monthly Gift” on the online donation form and enter the amount you want to donate. Or call us at 1 866 785-5660.
Plan today to make a difference tomorrow. Consider Food Allergy Canada as a beneficiary when you are updating your will, or your life insurance coverage.
Your support tells your employees and your customers that you care. Check out the different ways your workplace can get involved.
Celebrate virtually while supporting our cause! Plan your next birthday or milestone event virtually at ECHOage, a free online party-planning service that helps charities in North America. Their activities and entertainers are perfect for your social distancing events or virtual parties.

NEW! ECHOage has launched PET PARTIES where children meet each other’s pets virtually while supporting a charity they love.

In honour of your birthday or event, ask your friends and family to donate to Food Allergy Canada. Now more than ever, small charities like ours rely on your generous donations to continue our important work now and well into the future.