Food Allergy Awareness Week

Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 10 to May 16, 2026. Last year, we busted myths and shared facts about food allergy—and asked people to bring food allergy awareness to the workplace! More 2026 information to come!

Now Is the Time—Request a Food Allergy Awareness Week Proclamation Today!

Each year, elected officials including governors, mayors and city council members across the country make formal proclamations recognizing Food Allergy Awareness Week. They do this in response to requests from people like you! As FARE receives proclamations, the corresponding states on our map will be shaded teal, the color of food allergy awareness.

Learn More

Food Allergy Awareness Week 2026

Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 10-16, 2026!

Watch this space—in the next couple of weeks, we'll be rolling out lots of ways for you to bring food allergy awareness to your community. You can start by reviewing "Food Allergy Myths and Facts."

Get the Food Allergy Myths and Facts

Did you know 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a food allergy?

Food allergy isn’t just a worry in schools or at restaurants—a food allergy reaction can happen anytime, anywhere, including at work. Sharing the office kitchen, celebratory staff parties, networking lunches and dinners, travel for conferences; these moments can all pose challenges for someone with food allergy.

This May, bring food allergy awareness to your workplace. FARE has compiled the resources to get you started!

Bring Awareness to Your Workplace