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
APRIL 2021
Sign up now for our three new sessions with leading allergists:
- April 29th: Understanding oral allergy syndrome / pollen food syndrome with Dr. Anne Ellis.
- May 4th: Preventing anaphylaxis in those with food allergy: is it possible? with Dr. Manel Jordana.
- May 19th: Epinephrine first and the role of Benadryl® in anaphylaxis with Dr. Wade Watson.
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Learn how watching our COVID-19 vaccines and food allergy webinar helped Celia build confidence. Read the interview and watch the webinar.
Read our reminders for a fun and safe spring break during the pandemic. Check out our resources.

Find out how the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) took action when a family contacted them about undeclared allergens. Plus, get an update on our advocacy work around “may contain” labelling. Learn more.
Check out new research on preventing anaphylaxis by AllerGen investigators Dr. Manel Jordana and Dr. Susan Waserman and their team at McMaster University. Learn more.
Check out our mythbuster: If someone doesn’t feel well after eating a food, they must be allergic to it. Find out now.

- April 29th: Understanding oral allergy syndrome / pollen food syndrome with Dr. Anne Ellis.
- May 4th: Preventing anaphylaxis in those with food allergy: is it possible? with Dr. Manel Jordana.
- May 19th: Epinephrine first and the role of Benadryl® in anaphylaxis with Dr. Wade Watson.
Don’t miss out on the next session of Allergy Pals/Allies. Learn about the program and its impact and register your child today.

The spring session runs from April 24 to June 12, 2021.
Attend our free 90-minute interactive webinar with a trained parent mentor. Next sessions are Friday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 14th. Register now.

Find a support group and connect with one virtually.


This month, we’re covering the use of an epinephrine auto-injector and visit to the emergency department (ED) during the pandemic.

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, we're re-sharing Mun's advice on how to stay healthy and eat well during self-isolation, and the information is still relevant.

Do you have a question you would like to ask a dietitian in the months to come? Send it to us at [email protected].
7-year-old Ethan from St. Catharines, ON recently hosted a fundraiser for Food Allergy Canada during the Lenten season. Ethan drew posters and sold them to family and friends and raised over $100 for our charity!

Check out his interview with his favourite musician and food allergy educator Kyle Dine to learn more about his mission and get inspired to start your own fundraiser.
With 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.

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.