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FOODiversity spent June 29-July 2 in Chicago attending 2 CFAAR conferences: Summit for Advancing Equity in Food Allergy (#SAEFA) and the Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit (#GFAPS). We were joined by clinicians, researchers, scientists, key thought leaders, and industry partners to focus on strategies that reduce barriers in food allergy patient care. Researchers shared about the critical need to deliver information, about the feeding guidelines for early introduction of allergens, to parents of infants. During the "Nonprofit Advocacy Updates and Patient Perspectives" panel, FOODiversity described our programs that expedite food and education resources to patients who otherwise lack access. In the Poster presentation, FOODiversity was honored to present, with Attane Health, our program findings related to addressing food insecurity in the food allergy population. Feeding Community Health - FOODiversity's joint program with AllergyStrong - was highlighted as a key strategy to involve community stakeholders, e.g. healthcare systems, community-based organizations and schools, to further increase protections for people with food allergies. Many thanks to Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR) for organizing and hosting these important conversations. #foodallergies #foodinsecurity #SafeFOODsCostMore #access #education #earlyintroduction #healthequity

💙 A BIG THANK YOU to our 4-year anniversary supporters! It's not too late to add your name!💙 Make an online gift here (bit.ly/DonateFOODnow) or send your gift (bit.ly/FD5YRStart) #foodallergies #celiacdisease #foodinsecurity #SafeFOODsCostMore #nutritionsecurity #allergenfriendly #inclusion

FOODiversity recognizes the importance of freedom and equality. From this Juneteenth onward, may every one of us take action to celebrate and ensure true freedom and equality for all. #Juneteenth2024 #freedom #equalityforall

Thank you, Iredell Free News! Pictured (L-R): Wendy Gordon Pake, FOODiversity Erin Malawer, AllergyStrong Sherrina Gibson, Carter Foundation #foodallergy #foodinsecurity #communitysupport #SafeFOODsCostMore #healthdisparities Attane Health Feeding Community Health https://lnkd.in/eWxU_bd8

6% off with code: FOODNOW (thru 5/27) https://bit.ly/FOODmerch 6 meals in a weekend. Summer is more difficult. #HungryStudents Proceeds help #FOODiversity #FeedStudents who have #foodallergies #celiacdisease #foodinsecurity #SafeFOODsCostMore #SafeFOODsAreHardToFind

Don't miss this opportunity from Feeding Community Health to learn from Dr. Edwin Kim and ask questions about Xolair. Find more about the event (and how to submit questions) here: https://lnkd.in/e3eWFZv4 Direct link to registration (QR code) here: https://lnkd.in/eE5rFvDb #foodallergy #healtheducation #accesstoeducation #healthequity #prevention #SafeFOODsCostMore AllergyStrong UNC Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine UNC Children's UNC Health Foundation

New batch of shirts ready to send out! Lots of new colors! Place your orders here: https://bit.ly/FOODmerch #FundRaiser #foodallergy #nutritionsecurity #coolTshirtAlert #CarolinaBlueInStock

According to FARE, 51% of adults and 42% of children with food allergies have had a severe reaction at least once in their life. Take steps to be a source of support for someone with food allergies. BE A HERO and complete the "Feed Friday" task: Thank someone who is a great resource to the allergy community. Here's how: 🏆 Repost or take a photo of your resource, write a 2-sentence caption about why you appreciate this supportive resource, and post on social media 🔦 Make sure to tag FOODiversity! YOUR VOICE will make a difference. Your voice will help make food allergies "visible" to others. Together, let's shine a light on the community support needed to thrive with food allergies! #WholeCommunityEffort #FeedingCommunityHealth #foodallergy #foodinsecurity #SafeFOODsCostMore #SDOH #access #foodallergyawareness Feeding Community Health

Produce can be a safe food option for people who have #foodallergies! In honor of #FoodAllergyAwarenessMonth: 🌞Take 30 minutes out of your normal routine to tend to your own garden or a community garden 🌞Share a photo and tag FOODiversity, for a chance to be featured in our Monday Mentions! #foodallergy #foodinsecurity #SafeFOODsCostMore #WorkItWednesday #Gardening #Sustainability #FruitsAndVegetables