Teal is the New Orange

It’s almost trick-or-treating time and while for most kids that means pillowcases full of candy, some kids don’t get to participate because of their food allergies. FARE, Food Allergy Research & Education, has started a social media campaign for kids who have to avoid candy because of their allergies to make sure everyone gets to participate in the fun festivities. FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project® is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. By putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep, you are telling trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions that you have non-food treats, like glow sticks or small toys, available that are safe for everyone.

Getting involved is easy and their website provides steps for how to take part in the project in your community, with guides for neighborhoods, schools, and small businesses.

Last year, 18,000 households nationwide participated in the project, and FARE is encouraging everyone to continue to spread the word by sharing the project on social media and using the Hashtag #tealpumpkinproject on posts. They even provide social media images for people to use on their own accounts, with downloadable images to set as your profile picture, cover photos, profile frames, support badges, email signatures, and even a pre-typed “Copy & Paste” email message to send out to others to spread the word.

This project is so awesome because it’s such a simple concept but can make a huge change and allow every kid to have that Halloween trick-or-treating experience. If you want to learn more, donate, or just show support for the project you can visit their website at tealpumpkinproject.org.