Join us in participating in FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project! Display a teal pumpkin to indicate that your home, business, or event has safe options for kids with food allergies during the Halloween season. Teal pumpkins are available at most craft stores and on Amazon.
The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages inclusion so that every child can enjoy Halloween safely. Whether you’re passing out candy or hosting a small celebration, you can still make treats part of the fun, just be sure to include allergy-friendly options for children with food allergies or other medical conditions that require restricted diets.
To help, consider placing allergy-safe treats in a separate bowl. FARE offers free printable “Pick Candy or Prize” signs and posters to display at your home or business, letting trick-or-treaters know you have safe options available.
It’s a small gesture that can make a big difference Click here for your free #TealPumpkinProject resources.
Here are some ideas for non-food treats:
- Glow sticks, bracelets, or necklaces
- Pencils, pens, crayons or markers
- Bubbles
- Halloween erasers or pencil toppers
- Mini-Slinkys
- Whistles, kazoos, or noisemakers
- Bouncy balls
- Finger puppets or novelty toys
- Coins
- Spider rings
- Vampire fangs
- Mini notepads
- Playing cards
- Bookmarks
- Stickers
- Stencils
Items to avoid:
There are some non-food items that still contain allergens, such as some brands of moldable clay which may contain wheat. Additionally, try to choose latex-free items as there are children who have an allergy to latex. Please be mindful when choosing your safe items.
For more information on the Teal Pumpkin Project and free resources, click here.