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
SEPTEMBER 2020

We need every voice to help us make an impact! Write to your MP and ask them to support our 2021 federal budget submission. 

This free online peer mentorship program starts up again on September 26th!

Get answers to your questions, including tips for back-to-school.

Hear from members of our Youth Advisory Panel as they talk about their reaction stories and the lessons they learned. This is a powerful and educational video for youth and anyone impacted by food allergy! Watch now.

Mentorship award winner: Kyle Dine Congratulations to Kyle on receiving AllerGen's 2020 Michelle Harkness Mentorship Award! Learn more about this award and watch Kyle's thank you video.


Has your child had a reaction to an allergen outside of the priority food allergens? Participate in this study before it closes on September 30th. Take the survey.

Check out our mythbuster: Do allergic reactions always happen within minutes of eating a food? Find out now.


This month, Dr. Upton answers your questions about allergies to foods other than the priority food allergens and allergens in non-food products.

Do you have a question you would like to ask Dr. Upton in the months to come? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca. 


With the pandemic, there are many considerations for the new school year.

Hear from other food allergy parents as they prepare their kids for back-to-school and get tips for managing the transition during COVID-19.

As a small non-profit charity, we are reliant on your generous contributions to be able to continue our important work. Check out the different ways you can support us below and donate now. 
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
  • 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 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.

NEW! ECHOage has recently launched a series of new activities and entertainers for birthday parties – 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.