Dubbed the “Teal Pumpkin Project” — as teal is the official color for food-allergy awareness — people are simply leaving teal-painted pumpkins on their porches to let youngsters know they’ve got non-food or allergy-friendly treats to offer. “It’s a terrific way for communities to come together and we would love to see at least one teal pumpkin on every block,” she added. Since its inception, the Teal Pumpkin Project has rocketed in popularity, with over 18,000 households from all 50 states participating in 2016, FARE said. that trick-or-treating for her four-year-old can be intimidating, given his food allergy. So we have to be right there beside him," Marks said, adding that she hopes that even more people get involved with the Teal Pumpkin Project this year.

Source: Fox News October 27, 2017 14:37 UTC