The Food Allergy Fund is the leading nonprofit dedicated to funding food allergy research. FAF's grants support the creation of new treatments that will address the root causes of food allergies. Through our ground-breaking research and unique thought leadership summits, we accelerate innovation to find solutions.
An Allergic Reaction can happen anytime, to any person, at any age, to any food
The Challenge
Food allergies are an emerging public health crisis. In recent years, life-threatening food allergies have become increasingly common, especially among children, and impose significant costs on American families.
Food allergies in children increased 50% between 1997 and 2011
Food allergy care costs American families $25 billion annually
Food allergies send someone to the emergency room every three minutes
About 30% of children with food allergies are allergic to more than one food
Peanut or tree nut allergies tripled in children between 1997 and 2008
In 40% of cases allergic reactions to food are considered life-threatening