‘Teal Pumpkin Project’ to help Trick-or-treaters with food allergies stay safe

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By WHIO Staff

The “Teal Pumpkin Project” was created to make trick-or-treating safer for the one in 13 children living with food allergies.

Placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep can show in addition to candy, you offer non-food alternatives, according to Foodallergy.org.

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Those alternatives could include small toys, stickers, or games.

Visit Foodallergy.org for more information on the “Teal Pumpkin Project.”

Those who are interested in supporting the project can register their home HERE.