Check out our impact in 2025 and discover how your donations help us make transformative change. We’re hiring, explore our two new job postings and apply to join our team! Take our survey on our educational programming and let us know what topics you want to learn more about in our 2026 webinar series. Plus, register your child for the free Allergy Pals/Allies winter session starting this month and we’ve included some helpful resolution tips to support you in 2026.
2025 year in review – Thank you for your support!
Throughout 2025, we focused on providing food allergy education and support, grew supportive communities in foodservice, schools, and other environments, and championed progress on critical issues.
Explore our 2025 Impact in Numbers illustration to see the tangible difference your support has made for the food allergy community.
Plus, check out some of our key accomplishments from 2025 and donate to become a part of our donor community to help us continue driving change and #MakeFoodAllergyCount in 2026 and beyond.
Empowering Canadians to know when and how to treat anaphylaxis
Since reactions can happen despite best efforts, it’s important to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis and know how to treat it. Prompt use of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis improves health outcomes, yet less than 50% of anaphylaxis cases receive epinephrine before reaching the hospital.
With our Know it. Treat it. campaign and your submitted stories, our webinars, videos on food allergy and anaphylaxis, and educational content on anaphylaxis management, we’ve helped instill confidence and knowledge in Canadians across the country. Plus, with our national campaign during Food Allergy Awareness Month in May, we helped to ensure Canadians know how to recognize and treat anaphylaxis with over 113 million impressions of our campaign!
2026 and beyond: We are focused on breaking down barriers to the proper treatment of anaphylaxis. Almost 50% of all anaphylactic reactions happen outside the home—yet, epinephrine isn’t always available when it’s needed. In addition to continuing our education efforts, we will be advocating for life-saving treatment, epinephrine, to be within reach whenever and wherever it’s needed by increasing stock epinephrine availability. Stock epinephrine is like having a public defibrillator (AED) or a first aid kit: it’s not prescribed to a specific person, but it’s available in emergencies for anyone who needs it.
Advocacy in action and being your voice at the table to improve quality of life
We focused on four ongoing national and global long-term advocacy initiatives: the National Food Allergy Action Plan, improving access to treatments, promoting safer and inclusive dining, and ensuring access to accurate ingredient information.
We also advanced four key advocacy initiatives in 2025: the #FoodAllergyVotes federal election campaign, the National School Food Program, support in preventing food allergy, and improving access to epinephrine in public spaces. In addition, we participated in eight government consultations and helped to lead five research projects.
2026 and beyond: We ensure the voices and needs of the food allergy community are recognized in government and industry. This February, we are meeting with government leaders on Parliament Hill to advocate for stronger federal support and prioritization of food allergy prevention, management, and care.
Our initiatives in the food industry remain a key priority, including advocating for access to accurate ingredient information with foodservice, food manufacturers, industry, government, and other key partners. Everyone has a right to know what’s in their food.
Our advocacy efforts will also focus on: increasing access to affordable treatments that can improve the safety and quality of life for Canadians of all ages, ensuring they have options on how to manage their food allergy; ensuring policies are in place for camp environments; and supporting efforts on preventing food allergy in babies.
Building informed and supportive communities
In 2025, we continued laying the foundation for enhanced allergen management in the foodservice industry through new Public Health pilot initiatives, conferences, webinars, and launching a new video micro-training series, “Serving the Food Allergic Guest”, created specifically for foodservice staff.
We drove awareness through targeted campaigns to promote our curriculum-linked student program, All About Food Allergy, to educators. The goal of this program is to build knowledgeable and inclusive communities across Canada. We had 1.6 million impressions of our campaign – meaning our content was displayed this many times to help drive awareness and registrations.
We also began a new initiative focused on camp environments as currently there are no consistent standards for training or protocols to manage food allergy and anaphylaxis in camp settings.
2026 and beyond: Access to safer and more inclusive dining options remains a key focus. This year, we will advocate for consistency in practices, including training requirements and access to ingredient information, to ensure all Canadians have a seat at the table and can eat out with confidence. We will also be developing our allergen management guidelines for foodservice operators.
We are committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for children through our All About Food Allergy student program and our camp initiative that aims to equip camps and recreational programs with standardized training and practical tools to ensure all children can participate with confidence.
Ensuring Canadians have a reliable source for information and guidance right from diagnosis and through life transitions
Last year, we reached almost 985,000 families, youth, and adults through our website, social channels, and educational programming. We empowered the community through our webinars with medical experts, and with new video resources. A notable achievement was our 2025 National Conference, where we welcomed over 250 attendees from across the country, both in person and virtually. Participants heard from leading experts on the latest in food allergy research, care, and treatment, while also connecting with others.
2026 and beyond: We remain committed to providing Canadians with robust educational programming, resources, and support – particularly during critical life stages like when newly diagnosed, starting school, leaving home, and more.
Increased awareness so this medical condition is taken seriously, and people know how to support those impacted
With over 121 million impressions across Canada, our #ShineATealLight Halloween campaign has helped to bring awareness of food allergy and ensure holidays like Halloween are inclusive for all kids. Other times of the year we are out with public campaigns are during Food Allergy Awareness Month and back-to-school.
Last year, we delivered over 23,000 food allergy and anaphylaxis resources to healthcare professionals, equipping them to better support patients. With just over 300 allergists in Canada and more than 3 million Canadians affected by food allergy, it is critical to ensure family physicians, paediatricians, and other healthcare providers are equipped with critical knowledge and resources needed to support their patients with food allergy.
2026 and beyond: We will educate and drive awareness across the country with targeted campaigns, through healthcare conferences, and more to help Canadians better understand and support those living with food allergy.
We’re hiring: Development Coordinator and Director of Marketing Communications
We are expanding our team with two new roles: Development Coordinator and Director of Marketing Communications.
The deadline to apply for both roles is January 31, 2026. Both positions are full-time and based in Toronto, ON.
Learn more about the roles below and apply or share with others that may be interested.
Development Coordinator
We are seeking a Development Coordinator with experience in donor management to support us with operational excellence and fundraising activities.
The Development Coordinator will support the fundraising efforts of the organization and will be responsible for implementing the donor stewardship matrix, maintaining accurate donor records, managing the donor database, conducting prospect research, assisting with reporting and analysis, presentation development, coordinating meetings, and fundraising activities.
Director of Marketing Communications
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Marketing Communications to elevate our brand presence, strengthen our digital engagement, and expand the reach and impact of our education and advocacy initiatives.
The Director of Marketing Communications will play a critical leadership role in shaping how Food Allergy Canada connects with Canadians. This individual will develop and execute an integrated marketing communications strategy that will enhance visibility, deepen engagement, and drive meaningful action among diverse audiences — including individuals with food allergy, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public.
Survey: Tell us which topics you want featured in our webinar series
As food allergy research, care, and daily management continue to evolve, we want to be sure our education keeps pace with what matters most to you.
We’re planning our 2026 educational webinar series, and your input will help shape the topics we focus on this year. We’d love to know what you’re most interested in learning more about right now.
Would you like clearer guidance on recognizing and responding to allergic reactions, including when and how to use epinephrine and what factors can make reactions more severe? Are you interested in learning more about non-IgE-mediated food allergy conditions, such as EoE, as well as new approaches to prevention and emerging research beyond standard oral immunotherapy? Do you want practical, real-world support for navigating school, travel, and eating out, or greater clarity around food labelling, cross-contamination, and everyday risk? You may also be looking for guidance on living well with food allergy at different life stages—from early childhood through adolescence and adulthood.
We want to hear what’s most important to you and your family—and if there’s a topic you don’t see listed, you can suggest your own.
Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us deliver timely, relevant, and meaningful education. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and help guide our 2026 programming!
Register now: Allergy Pals/Allies – winter sessions start soon!
Our free 8-week online mentorship program begins on Saturday, January 24th! Sign up your 7-15-year-old now, so they don’t miss out on an amazing experience connecting with other children with food allergy.
These online sessions are informative and engaging. We have received outstanding feedback from previous participants, who often come back to take the course again! Register your child today to save their spot!
2026 New Year’s resolutions
This new year, we’re highlighting practical tools our community depends on. From Allergy Alerts to helpful guides and tips, these resources will keep you informed, prepared, and confident. Many of our resources are also available in French on our website.
Start 2026 informed and confident in always knowing the latest by signing up for our Allergy Alerts service. Get timely updates on food recalls, allergen changes, labelling updates, and more—delivered straight to your inbox.
Last year alone, 35 Allergy Alerts helped our community stay aware of changes that could impact them. Make sure you don’t miss a single update this year—sign up today!
Review our practical tips on reading ingredient labels and learn our Triple Check recommendation to help you make safe choices.
Check out our resources to stay up to date on the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and the steps to treat a reaction promptly with epinephrine. Plus, be sure to test your knowledge on signs and symptoms with our brand new short videos featuring different scenarios!
The New Year is the perfect time to check the dates of your auto-injectors to make sure they are not expired. Read our epinephrine sheet for more information and tips.
Learn the science behind the condition and what happens to your body. These videos teach you why it’s so important to use epinephrine promptly to treat anaphylaxis.
Our care guides offer clear, easy-to-understand information for grandparents, babysitters, teachers, and other caregivers. Available in 10 languages, they’re a great way to extend support to your wider community.