What does it mean to be an Allergy Ally?
Food allergies are serious — but when kids, parents, and teachers work together, every child can feel safe, included, and understood.
The Allergy Ally Project is here to help.
Who are you?
1 in 13
children has a food allergy.
That’s about two students in many classrooms.
At least 2 in 5 children with food allergies have been treated in the emergency department for a reaction.
3 Things Everyone Should Know
Reactions Can Be Severe
Food allergies can cause severe, life-threatening reactions — not just discomfort. Every exposure is serious.
Allergies ≠ Intolerances
Food allergies are different from intolerances or sensitivities. Allergies involve the immune system and can be life-threatening.
Everyone Can Help
Small actions from kids, parents, and teachers make a real difference — keeping classmates safe, included, and understood.
Helping Kids Stay…
Our three goals for every child with a food allergy.
Safe
Small habits like washing hands and not sharing food help protect classmates from dangerous reactions.
Included
Kids with food allergies deserve to participate in every school activity safely — no exceptions.
Understood
Taking allergies seriously shows care and respect. When classmates understand, it changes everything.
Spot the Unsafe Snack
Can you tell which snack situations are safe? Play to find out!
Your friend brings homemade cookies to school and offers to share them with the class. No one checked the ingredients.
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Ages 5–9
For Kids
Learn how to be an Allergy Ally! Play games, read fun facts, and discover how you can help your classmates.
ExploreFamily guidance
For Parents
Understand why food rules at school matter and how small changes at home make a big difference for every family.
ExploreClassroom toolkit
For Teachers
Mini lesson plans, discussion prompts, and practical habits to help you build an allergy-safe classroom.
ExploreFree Downloads
Printable resources for your classroom, home, or school.
Classroom Poster
A colorful, printable poster that reminds students about allergy-safe habits.
Parent Guide
A one-page guide for families on food allergies, school rules, and how to help.
Kids Activity Sheet
A printable activity sheet packed with fun allergy-awareness exercises for children.
A Day With a Food Allergy
For families living with food allergies, every single day requires careful attention. Before breakfast, labels get checked. At school pick-up, lunches get reviewed. At birthday parties, the parent calls ahead. At restaurants, the server gets asked four questions before anyone orders.
It’s not worry for its own sake — it’s vigilance born from knowing how quickly a reaction can become an emergency. It is exhausting, necessary, and constant.
When a classmate, a parent, or a teacher understands this — it means everything.