Author Archives: Blythe_Bath

An Introduction to Food Insecurity in America

Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. In 2018, roughly 1 in 9 Americans faced food insecurity, and these numbers have only risen due to Covid-19. Food insecurity is a complex problem that differs from hunger. Hunger refers to a physical sensation of discomfortContinue reading “An Introduction to Food Insecurity in America”

The Connection between Food Insecurity and Food Allergies

Emily Brown was your average American mom living in Kansas city with her two year old daughter who was allergic to peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, and soy. The extra cost of healthcare and special food meant that this family was forced to turn to meal assistance programs from local food pantries. With so many allergies,Continue reading “The Connection between Food Insecurity and Food Allergies”

Food Allergies VS Food Intolerances

Many people confuse food allergies and intolerances because they appear to be very similar at first glance. In fact, researchers surveying a group of adults across the country found that 19% of their subjects claimed to have a food allergy, even though only 10% of these people had a true, diagnosed, food allergy. The otherContinue reading “Food Allergies VS Food Intolerances”

Food Donation Progress Update!

Hi everyone! This week marks our first week collecting allergy-friendly food donations. We have received an outpouring of volunteers who donated over FORTY food items! Our goal for the 2021-2022 year is to reach 1,000 food donations, so every donation counts. Sign up today on the “Get Involved” page to contribute to our goal andContinue reading “Food Donation Progress Update!”

Understanding the Basics of Food Allergies

What is a food allergy? A food allergy is a medical condition defined as an irregular immune response to a particular food. A food allergy develops when a person’s immune system misidentifies harmless food proteins as dangerous threats. As a result, the immune system releases special chemicals to combat the so-called threat, and these chemicalsContinue reading “Understanding the Basics of Food Allergies”