One of ALEIA Project’s initiatives is to support teachers and help keep schools safer, one classroom at a time. The Allergy Aware Classroom Kit will be used by the Hermantown Elementary School. ALEIA Project provided 40 classroom binders, 30 safe snack boxes as well as The Land of Can – Stay Healthy book series that […]
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2023 Northland Food Allergy 5K walk/run
In honor of National Food Allergy Awareness Month, ALEIA Project hosted the Northland 5K run/walk for Food Allergy on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Leif Erikson Park in Duluth, Minnesota. The event included a chip timed 5K on the Lakewalk, free kid fun run and activities, prizes and giveaways, allergy aware business products and […]
Navigating Food Allergy and Special Diets Community Education Class
In April and May 2023, ALEIA Project co-founders held 3 Community Education Classes in Hermantown/Proctor, Duluth and the Whole Foods Co-op. We explained what a food allergy is, what top-9 allergens are, the importance of reading every label every time, tips on how to manage daily life, what the signs of a reaction are and […]
Give to the Max
ALEIA Project is participating in the 13th annual Give to the Max giving event taking place this year starting on Monday, Nov. 1 and culminating on Thursday, Nov. 18. Give to the Max is a statewide giving event that raises millions each year for more than 6,000 causes across Minnesota and beyond. Considered Minnesota’s holiday […]
Keep Halloween Safe and Not Scary for Food Allergy
ALEIA Project had a great time at the Peace in Christ Trunk or Treat in Hermantown, Minnesota passing out a lot of non-food trinkets! Halloween can be a hard social holiday for those with food allergy. Here are some tips for staying safe on Halloween: Read the Label Every Time. Avoid treats that don’t have […]
Back to School with Food Allergy
Parents, teachers, classroom parents, family and caregivers joined ALEIA Project for Back to School with Food Allergy Tips and conversation on September 15, 2022 at the YMCA in Hermantown, Minnesota. The goal is to bring community together to encourage and create awareness in support of those that have food allergy. Download a Food Allergy Management […]
Special Diet Shopper Survey for Super One Foods
Do you live in the Northland or MidWest where you have access to shop at a Super One Foods grocery store? Do you shop for a special diet? Are you a label reader? ALEIA Project has partnered with SUPER ONE FOODS to find out what you need! Please take a minute to complete the shopping […]
Community Outreach and Education at Festival by the Lake
ALEIA Project exhibited at the Festival by the Lake event on July 23 at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, Minnesota. It was humbling to meet so many individuals, families, adults, children, and friends of friends that are living with food allergy. So many stories were shared. It was a great day to connect. Several people […]
2022 Northland Walk for Food Allergy a Success – THANK YOU!
This year, a volunteer based non-profit 501c3 organization located in Duluth, Minnesota called, ALEIA Project, hosted the Northland Walk for Food Allergy. The event is ALEIA Project’s primary fundraising event and we are excited to share that the walk event raised $7,100. Despite the cold, rainy weather the event was a success. The food allergy […]
Make A Difference Survey
Happy New Year! What a great one it will be. ALEIA Project – Northland Food Allergy Awareness is planning to get out into the community, because the more that know who we are, the MORE we can do for the Northland Community. But first, we need to hear from YOU! Please a couple of minutes […]