Fall River mom wants all children to enjoy Halloween by spreading the word on Nationwide Teal Pumpkin Project

A Fall River mom is trying to help all children enjoy Halloween by spreading the word about the Nationwide Teal Pumpkin Project.

Megan Rodrigues has a son currently in treatment for several life-threatening allergies and is looking to bring awareness to how those allergies can make trick-or-treating difficult.

“One in thirteen children has a food allergy that they must deal with on a daily basis. Halloween can be a particularly difficult time to navigate for food allergic children and their parents. FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project was created to promote a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. You simply register your home or business on the map, display a teal pumpkin, and have non-food treats available. This provides inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies, intolerances or other conditions.”

This year all 6 fire stations in Fall River will be taking part in the Teal Pumpkin Project.

For you to add your home to the project or to check out which spots are allergy friendly, click here.