ResQBand Library
Food Allergy Canada · Policy overview by province
Province and territory summary of school anaphylaxis laws, orders and policies, from Ontario's Sabrina's Law to Alberta's 2020 act, with links to official sources. Updated August 2026.
Food Allergy Canada · Guide
Food Allergy Canada's guide for parents of elementary and middle school kids: meeting staff, action plans, carrying epinephrine, food policies and a back-to-school checklist.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · Guidelines and toolkit
CDC's page on its voluntary guidelines for managing food allergies in US schools and early care and education programs, with a downloadable guide and toolkit.
Allergic Living (editor Gwen Smith) · Online magazine and news site, several posts a week
Canadian magazine and news site covering Canada and the US: food allergy news, research and treatments, recalls, school, travel and dining, plus allergy-friendly recipes.
SnackSafely.com (founder Dave Bloom) · News site, several posts a week
US food allergy news site: research and treatment news, advocacy, school and labelling issues, plus its Safe Snack Guide listing allergy-friendly products.
Charity, education, allergy alerts, school resources and monthly news
National charity for Canadians living with food allergy: education, allergy alerts, school resources, local support groups, youth mentorship and national advocacy.
FAACT (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team), hosted by Caroline Moassessi · Podcast, weekly
Weekly interviews from FAACT on living with food allergies at every age: school, college, travel, epinephrine, burnout and research news, with advocates, clinicians and families.
Food allergy educator and musician · School shows, YouTube and Instagram
Musician and educator who uses songs, puppets and games in school assemblies, music and videos to teach kids about food allergies, staying safe and including friends.
Charity, research funding, education and advocacy
US non-profit that funds food allergy research and runs a patient registry, education, school and college resources, advocacy, a support group finder and programs for teens.
Food Allergy Canada · Downloadable plan (fillable PDF)
Fillable form for recording a person's allergies, symptoms to watch for and emergency steps, to share with schools, caregivers and others. Colour and black and white, English and French.
Non-profit, support line, webinars and training
Quebec non-profit with free food allergy services: a support line answered by a nutritionist, webinars, mentoring for the newly diagnosed, school tools and recipes. Site in French and English.
Dr. Payel Gupta and Kortney · Podcast, weekly
An allergist and a co-host who lives with food allergies explain allergy, asthma and eczema in plain language. Food allergy episodes cover testing, anaphylaxis, school, anxiety and treatment.
Charity, helpline, training and support groups
UK charity for people at risk of serious allergic reactions: helpline, AllergyWise online training, school resources and support groups. In 2026 it announced a merger with Allergy UK.
Non-profit, education, advocacy and events
US non-profit with food allergy education, school and civil rights advocacy resources, behavioural health resources, a teen retreat and Camp TAG for kids.
Megan Lavin · Recipe blog, irregular posts
Family recipes free of the top allergens, ingredient explainers and a regular Allergic Living video series on school, sports, dining out and building a child's independence.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) · Podcast, about monthly
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's podcast: short expert chats on asthma and allergies, with regular food allergy episodes on treatment options, school plans and cross-reactivity.
Charity, helpline and education
Australian charity that runs the free National Allergy Helpline, with information on food and other allergies, school and childcare resources, food allergen alerts and advocacy.
Charity, research funding, campaigns and school education
UK food allergy charity (formerly the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation) that funds clinical research, campaigns for Natasha's Law and Benedict's Law, and runs the free Allergy School program.
British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) · Public guide (digital and print) and website
Public guide and website from the UK allergy specialists' society, with articles by clinicians and patient groups on food allergy, anaphylaxis, school, travel, eczema, asthma and more.
Andy Glynne · Illustrated nonfiction, 2017
Two children with anaphylactic allergies describe in their own words how it affects school, family, friends, holidays and celebrations. Based on BAFTA-winning BBC animations. Ages 9+.
Alexa Baracaia · Book, 2021
UK parent guide from diagnosis to independence: school care plans, judging real risks, parties and social life, travel and recipes. Also written for grandparents, teachers and carers.
Jessica Jacobs, illustrated by Jacquelyn Roslyn · Picture book, 2012
Six-year-old Ben learns to speak up about his peanut allergy at school, sports and parties, with support from friends and family. Includes guidance for parents.
Mireille Schwartz · Book, 2017
A parent guide to spotting reactions, testing, label reading and a safer home, plus school, restaurants, parties and travel, and helping kids learn to manage their own allergies.
Non-profit, helpline, education and advocacy
US non-profit with education on allergies, asthma and anaphylaxis, a helpline, free toolkits, school planning guides, monthly webinars and advocacy.
Charity, helpline and information resources
UK national allergy charity: helpline backed by clinical experts, factsheets, allergy translation cards, school resources, and youth and parent groups. In 2026 it announced a merger with Anaphylaxis UK.
Professional society, allergist directory and patient education
Professional society of allergists and immunologists. Public tools include a find-an-allergist directory covering the US, Canada and other countries, a conditions library and school tools.
Professional society, allergist directory and patient resources
Professional society of Canadian allergists and immunologists. Public tools include a find-an-allergist directory, an anaphylaxis action plan and patient and school resources.
American Academy of Pediatrics · Professional society, parent articles
Parenting site from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Its food allergy guide explains symptoms, testing, emergency treatment, label reading and plans for school and child care.
Allergy UK · Online, every six weeks on Mondays (sessions recorded)
Free online group for parents and carers of children with allergies to share experiences, swap strategies for school and social settings, and talk about stress and worry.
Ontario Ministry of Education · Government policy
Ontario's directive, which cites Sabrina's Law, setting out what school boards must do for students with anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes or epilepsy, including Plans of Care and staff training.
Anaphylaxis UK · Podcast, about monthly
Anaphylaxis UK's podcast on living with serious allergies. Experts cover topics such as safer schools, weaning, immunotherapy, young adult life and the emotional impact of allergies.
Co-founder, Elijah-Alavi Foundation · Nonprofit, Instagram and X
US advocate who co-founded the Elijah-Alavi Foundation. Pushes for Elijah's Law and anaphylaxis training in child care and schools, with a focus on equal access.
Professional society, action plans and e-training
Professional society for allergy and clinical immunology in Australia and New Zealand. Publishes ASCIA Action Plans, patient fact sheets and free anaphylaxis e-training for schools and childcare.
Non-profit, training and advocacy
US non-profit working for equitable access to food allergy, asthma and anaphylaxis prevention education, with training for child care centres, schools and businesses, and advocacy.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care · Government policy page
BC Ministry of Education and Child Care page on the Anaphylaxis Protection Order and provincial framework for schools, with a sample emergency procedure plan and staff training materials.
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) · Guide and school program
FARE's page on food allergy bullying, with resources for parents and schools and the Be a PAL program, which teaches kids how to support classmates with food allergy.
Corinna at Friendly Pantry Consulting · Podcast archive, 70+ episodes
Corinna of Friendly Pantry Consulting shares practical tips for food allergy parents on school, travel, camp, celebrations and when a child can carry their own epinephrine.
Just Allergy Things · Podcast archive, 14 episodes
A teen-led podcast sharing experiences and advice about food allergies: back to school, preparing for college, dating, eating out, surviving anaphylaxis and travelling solo.
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) · Podcast archive, 26 episodes
FARE's podcast on daily life with food allergies, with experts and community voices on seasonal topics like back to school, college and Halloween. Ran from 2020 to 2021.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine · Report, 2017 (free PDF)
US expert committee report on the burden, causes, diagnosis, management and prevention of food allergy, public policy and gaps in knowledge. Free PDF; useful for clinicians, schools and advocates.
Local chapters, Facebook forums and a blog
Free network of local food allergy family groups (formerly No Nuts Moms Group) that hold outings and events, plus Facebook forums for parents and for teens.
Dr. Alice Hoyt and Pam Lestage (Hoyt Food Allergy) · Podcast, 100+ episodes
Allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt and care navigator Pam Lestage talk with allergists, advocates and families about raising a child with food allergies, from treatment options to dining out.
Co-founders, Red Sneakers for Oakley · Nonprofit, Instagram and Facebook
Parents who founded Red Sneakers for Oakley to raise anaphylaxis awareness. They run International Red Sneakers Day (May 20) and Epi Everywhere, placing epinephrine in public spaces.
Sharon Dempsey, illustrated by Alice Blackstock · Illustrated guide, 2015
Danny explains his peanut allergy, what to do in an emergency and how to stay safe, and how friends and family can help at parties and when travelling. For ages 7+, families and teachers.
Kirsten McDonald, illustrated by Michael Emmerson · Early reader, 2023
Early reader from the Celebrating All Friends series. At lunch, Kenji tells his friends how his peanut allergy affects him, what to do in an emergency and how they can help.
Charity, education, advocacy and online communities
US asthma and allergy charity founded in 1953: education, advocacy, research reports, free online communities, and its Kids With Food Allergies division for food allergy families.
Charity, helpline, education and research funding
National charity for Canadians with asthma and respiratory allergies. Free Asthma & Allergy HelpLine staffed by certified respiratory educators (English and French), plus education and research.
Government-funded partnership, public health programs
Partnership of ASCIA and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia that delivers national allergy programs, including Nip allergies in the Bub, food service resources and the Allergy 250K youth hub.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) · Downloadable plan (fillable PDF)
AAAAI's fillable Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan (April 2026) for listing allergens, symptoms and the prescribed epinephrine device, with signature lines for a health care provider and parent.
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) · Downloadable plan (PDF)
FARE's emergency care plan form listing allergens, symptoms and treatment steps, with instructions for each US epinephrine device including nasal spray. English and Spanish (August 2025).
ResQBand · Guide with a printable image
Our illustrated walk-through of giving the neffy nasal spray, from holding it right to the second dose, summarised from the maker's instructions. Printable.
Government of Alberta · Government guide
Alberta's page on supporting students with medical needs, including the anaphylaxis policy and risk reduction plan required by the Protection of Students with Life-threatening Allergies Act.
Mari Schuh, illustrated by Ana Sebastián · Picture book, 2022
Illustrated nonfiction about Hudson, a real boy with a tree nut allergy who loves music and skateboarding, with tips for kids on eating with a friend who has a food allergy.
Kath Grimshaw · Picture book, 2021
Best friends Laurie and Lewis share everything, until a shared cookie causes an allergic reaction. A gentle story to help young children understand allergies and keep friends safe.
Food Allergy Canada · Guide
Covers preparing for, responding to and recovering from a severe allergic reaction: action plans, using epinephrine, calling 911, carrying two doses and follow-up care.
Student-led team (editor-in-chief Dana Wrubel) · Online magazine, a few articles a month
Independent online magazine run largely by high school and college students with food allergies: advocacy, label explainers, travel and dining, recipes, science news and a podcast.
Amy Recob · Picture book, 2009
Eight bug friends, each managing their own food allergy, stay safe and have fun together at home, school, the park and the beach. A light-hearted picture book for ages 4 to 8.
