Whether the bread you’re baking is dairy-free, gluten-free, or nut-free, food has the power to connect us all. Support, share and follow these 30 talented Black allergy-friendly food bloggers!
Black children are 7% more likely to have food allergies compared to white children, are diagnosed less frequently, receive less medical care, and are more likely to experience anaphylaxis. The first step toward racial equality in the food allergy community starts with education and an understanding of what needs to be changed and how. Our dear friend Emily Brown of the Food Equality Initiative created a free webinar and resource for the entire food allergy community. The webinar intentionally launches today, on Juneteeth, the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.
For The Health Webinar: A Conversation on Race & Food Allergy features a diverse panel of notable Black voices, aiming to promote health equity, as well as share actionable ways the food allergy community can reduce these disparities and support POC in the community. Please register to join the webinar, which is on Friday 6/19/20 at 11:00 am EST/ 10:00 am CST.
Supporting black-owned businesses is one way to show your support for the community. From buying cupcakes in a jar that ship nationwide, to getting takeout from a local black-owned restaurant or donating to a black-founded advocacy organization, there are lots of ways to make a positive impact.
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What does it mean to be an ally to POC in the food allergy community and how can you help? Join Spokin CEO and Founder Susie Hultquist and other industry and community allies for Part 2 of The Health, a free webinar and resource for the entire food allergy community created by Emily Brown of the Food Equality Initiative. The webinar will explore what it means to be an ally, what it takes to strive for equity and actionable steps for industry and community organizations dedicated to a more inclusive environment. Please register to join the webinar, which is on Friday 7/17/20 at 11:00 am EST/ 10:00 am CST.
Kraft, Enjoy Life, Oatly and more than 96 brands have confirmed with Spokin that their labels can be relied upon in light of the new FDA policy. 100% of Spokin Verified Brands responded in 24 hours or less. We invite all brands who can confirm the same to join the list as Friends of Spokin. We are so grateful to these brands for not only providing safe options, but for responding so quickly to the food allergy community!
Easter and Passover holidays mean kids are busy hunting eggs and Afikoman (matzo), but families with food allergies are on a different kind of search. From finding allergy-safe chocolate bunnies to scoring the perfect eggless dessert for Sunday brunch or Seder, there is a lot to gather and get creative with. Luckily, Spokin has the resources to make the hunt easier.
For Easter, we've created candy guides for both the classics and top 8 allergen-free, a how-to on eggless egg decorating, and curated allergen-friendly recipes for Easter brunch, lunch or dinner. For Passover, we have allergen-free alternatives for your Seder plate and recipes that accommodate both observing the holiday and food allergies. Consider this your golden (allergy-friendly) egg to a safe Easter and Passover.
Editorial Note: See our 2021 Passover Guide for an updated list of allergy-friendly Passover products!
