Newsletter | January 2022
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Check out our 2021 year in review, find out how your donations helped to #MakeFoodAllergyCount, and learn how you can support our goals this year.

Help us plan our educational webinar programming. Provide your feedback in our short survey!


The free 8-week online mentorship program begins soon on Saturday, January 29th. Sign up your 7-15-year-old now!

Learn about our community awards and apply or nominate others.

All applications close April 4, 2022.
parents and child

Brush up on your food allergy knowledge with our many resources. Plus, learn what steps to take after reacting to a food that you thought was safe, including how to report your reaction to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Mythbusters

Find out the facts behind some common myths and misconceptions about food allergy and anaphylaxis, including labelling laws, treating reactions, and more. Check out our new mythbusters section and please share!
Webinars and Events


We want to hear from you! Tell us what food allergy-related topics you are interested in our short survey.

Register your 7-15-year old today for the free 8-week online mentorship program. Sessions begin January 29th.

Attend our free 90-minute interactive webinar with a trained parent mentor.

Next sessions are January 28th and February 5th. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now!


Learn about our support groups and get in touch with one virtually.

If there isn’t one in your community, we’ll help you get one started!
Hear from a panel of experts on the vaccines options and implications for those with food allergy. Watch our recorded webinars on this topic to help you make a decision on getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Plus, find information on the new Omicron variant of concern.
Ask the Allergist:
Dr. Julia Upton, MD, FRCPC, MPH

This month, Dr. Julia Upton answers a question about having a food allergy and the tendency for other allergic conditions.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the Dietitian:
Amy Chow, RD
food pantry

Amy answers a question on safe and healthy items for your kitchen pantry to help you start the year off right.

If you have a question for Ask the dietitian, send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ways to Give
Help us make an impact and be part of Canada’s #FoodAllergyFuture
Find out how out donations from the community helped us make an impact last year with our 2021 impact in numbers visual. Plus, discover ways to give below and help us continue to #MakeFoodAllergyCount in 2022 and beyond.
Help transform the lives of Canadians with food allergy. 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.
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.

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.