May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and this year, San Diego Moms has partnered with the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) to bring you a powerful month-long campaign packed with education, connection, and support for families managing food allergies.
Throughout May, we’ll be sharing real stories, expert insights, and life-changing resources—including a 4-part Facebook and Instagram Live series—to help parents feel less alone and more empowered. Because for many families, food freedom is an option.
Who is the Food Allergy Institute?
The Food Allergy Institute is the nation’s leading center for innovative food allergy treatment. Their groundbreaking Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP) does more than manage food allergies—it creates a pathway to remission.
With a 99% success rate for those who complete treatment and less than 1% reaction rate, TIP™ is a personalized, data-driven program that retrains the immune system to tolerate allergens safely. The result? Children who once lived with fear and restriction can now eat safely—and live freely.
Learn more: FAI’s approach to food allergy treatment
What Are Food Allergies?
Food allergies happen when the immune system mistakenly identifies a certain food as harmful and launches a defense—causing symptoms that can range from mild to life-threatening.
If you’re allergic to a food, your body produces IgE antibodies, which trigger the release of chemicals like histamine, resulting in an allergic reaction. These reactions can affect the skin, gut, and respiratory system, and even become life-threatening if not treated.
Click here for a helpful overview of food allergies
4-Week Facebook & Instagram Live Series
We’re bringing you four powerful LIVE interviews featuring FAI doctors, nurses, and families who’ve walked the food allergy journey. These conversations are filled with wisdom, honesty, and encouragement, and each one includes time for live audience questions.
WEEK ONE
Introduction to Food Allergies & the Tolerance Induction Program™ (TIP)
📅 Wednesday, May 7th | 🕜 1:30 PM PT
🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Inderpal Randhawa, Founder & CEO of the Food Allergy Institute
WEEK TWO
The Journey To Remission
📅 Tuesday, May 13th | 🕛 12:00 – 12:30 PM PT
🎙️ LIVE with Lesley-Anne Stone Food Allergy Mom & Host of Resilience & Hope: A Food Allergy Podcast
WEEK THREE
Insights with the Experts: Myths & Misconceptions About Food Allergies
📅 Thursday, May 22nd | 🕧 12:30 – 1:00 PM PT
🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Lauren Severs & Sara Halperin, RN from the Food Allergy Institute Team
WEEK FOUR: TBA – Stay Tuned!
Have a question about food allergies? Submit it here and we’ll ask it during the series.
Catch Every Interview + New Resources All Month Long
We’ll be updating this post each week with full video replays, key takeaways, and helpful tools to support your allergy journey. Whether you’re newly navigating a diagnosis or exploring long-term treatment options, this is a space for learning, connection, and hope.
Bookmark this page and check back throughout May for updates and be sure to follow us on social.
