As FARE marks its 10th anniversary in 2022, the organization's donor supported investments in food allergy research, education, and advocacy totaled $100 million.
Since there has been a 50 percent increase in children with food allergies over the years FARE has been pushing to introduce allergens earlier in infancy to reduce the risk of intolerances building up.
Educational materials developed by FARE help patients and families manage and mitigate allergen exposure risk while easing the stress and anxiety associated with this life-changing and potentially life-threatening disease.
Since 2014, FARE has promoted the Teal Pumpkin Project to make Halloween festivities safe and fun for children with food allergies and other dietary restrictions.
Originating as Halloween-themed food allergy awareness activity of the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee (FACET) support group,[20] the Teal Pumpkin Project encourages households to display a teal pumpkin and offer non-food treats in a separate bowl, so that children who can't safely touch or consume food-based treats can participate in trick-or-treating.
FARE was also central in advocating for the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act of 2021 (FASTER),[24] which passed both houses of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Starting in 2023, the FASTER Act will require that sesame be labeled in plain language on packaged goods as the ninth major food allergen.