What Do the Teal Pumpkins Mean on Halloween??

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With Halloween approaching, you’re guaranteed to spot plenty of orange pumpkins on porches all around the neighborhood. But what if you see a teal pumpkin? What does it mean? These teal pumpkins have a purpose and are much more than décor.


The Teal Pumpkin Project makes trick-or-treating for children with food allergies safer and less stressful. When you place a teal pumpkin on your porch or doorstep, it signifies that you offer non-food treats to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. We all know Halloween can be EXTRA spooky for the 1 in 13 children with food allergies. It can be especially stressful for the parents of children with food allergies because they have to deal with dodging certain candies, sorting through their child’s stash, and removing unsafe treats. The Teal Pumpkin Project makes it easier for these parents and children to find houses that provide non-food items. These non-food items can include small toys like stickers, glowsticks, bracelets, and more.

The Teal Pumpkin Project was created by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) with an effort to ensure the safety of children with food allergies on trick-or-treat night. So, how can you participate?? Start by placing a teal pumpkin in front of your house on trick-or-treat night to indicate that you offer non-food treats. Then, spread the word with friends and family!

-K.B.

https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/about-teal-pumpkin-project#:~:text=FARE's%20Teal%20Pumpkin%20Project%20is,food%20allergies%20or%20other%20conditions

Comments

  1. ksu internsNovember 28, 2023 at 1:36 PM

    I love this! I am glad to see that someone has taken the initiative to be more inclusive for the kids with allergies. You truly never know what kids may be allergic to and they may end up eating it without the knowledge of what is in it. I hope that more people participate and advocate for this in the future!

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  2. Angela ContiniNovember 29, 2023 at 7:44 PM

    This is so cool! I never knew about the teal pumpkin project, but I'm so happy to see someone is being mindful of those kiddos at risk. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. McKenna PetersNovember 30, 2023 at 3:56 PM

    I never knew about this and think that it is such a smart and great idea! So many kids have food allergies and they love going around getting candy with their friends and this offers them a safe way to receive an item. This is a great article!

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