Food Allergy Canada is a nationally registered charity committed to educating, supporting, and advocating for the more than 2 million Canadians with food allergy.
June 2020
June 9: Youth session – Managing anxiety and bullying with Samara Carroll. Register now
  June 17: The truth behind immunotherapy, is it right for you? with Dr. Julia Upton. Register now
  June 24: Understanding when to use epinephrine with Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan. Register now
ALLERJECT epinephrine auto-injectors are now available in pharmacies across Canada. With ALLERJECT, Canadians now have access to a different option for an epinephrine auto-injector.  Find out more.
Get answers to your questions on managing food allergy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read our tips for grocery shopping and the CPS recommendations for introducing allergens to infants during this time. Read more.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the end of the school year and summer in general will be different. Discover some helpful tips on having a safe summer at home, or in your local park.  Learn more.
The US Food & Drug Agency (FDA) has a temporary policy allowing food manufacturers to make labelling changes on certain ingredients for some prepackaged food products. Find out if this policy impacts Canadians.  Learn more.
The Saskatchewan government has released a policy statement on supporting K-12 students with potentially life-threatening medical conditions at school.  Read more.
Can avoiding allergenic foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding prevent food allergy in your baby?
  • June 9: Youth session – Managing anxiety and bullying with Samara Carroll. Register now.
  • June 17: The truth behind immunotherapy, is it right for you? with Dr. Julia Upton. Register now.
  • June 24: Understanding when to use epinephrine with Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan. Register now.

Please share with others who may benefit from the session! Register today.
Perfect for families with recently diagnosed children or adults who are newly diagnosed. Learn the basics of food allergy and anaphylaxis in an interactive 90-minute session. We have extended the number of participants that can attend these sessions during this time. Register now.
Over the past couple of months, we have hosted many informative webinars and virtual events for adults and youth – sessions which have been presented by food allergy experts and leaders. The recordings are available to watch at any time on our recorded webinars page.  Check out the recordings.
Although the in-person support group meetings have been cancelled or postponed to allow for physical distancing during this time, you can connect with a support group virtually. Find a support group.

Meet Sally Melanson leader of the Greater Moncton Allergy Education Group. Get to know Sally.
Ask the allergist is our regular newsletter feature where Dr. Julia Upton answers your questions! 

This month we are sharing our new Ask the allergist page that features the many questions asked in the past, from food allergy and the susceptibility of COVID-19, to pea protein allergy, to testing and treatment, and more.
Do you have a question you would like to ask Dr. Upton in the months to come? Send it to us at [email protected].

Please note: Dr. Upton answers questions on general topics, please talk to your doctor if you have questions about your own health or the health of your child.
Dr. Julia Upton
#FoodAllergyChampions in the community
Thank you to everyone who helped spread food allergy awareness and education during Food Allergy Awareness Month! Whether you shared your food allergy story virtually, posted our #FactsAndHacks campaign on social media, attended a teal lighting, or painted a fingernail teal – our collective voices have been heard by many across the country.

We would like to highlight three #FoodAllergyChampions of various ages in our community for driving food allergy awareness last month: Ysabelle, Sheila and Adley.
Ways to give
Ways to support our charity during this time
We are reliant on your generous contributions to be able to continue our sustainable educational programming, advocate for change, and provide life-changing support. Discover the different ways you can support us below.
With this current crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funding has become unstable for the coming years, making your support even more critical at this time. Learn the many ways your donation will make a difference.

All donations $20 and above receive a tax receipt.
Make an ongoing impact. Your support will help to ensure we can advocate strongly across many different platforms on your behalf, provide education to the community, public, industry, and government on the seriousness of food allergy, and offer support to you and others when you need it.

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.