Our Guide to Free College Resources from Celiac and Food Allergy Groups
This guide helps students with dietary restrictions utilize the many free college resources from celiac and food allergy groups.
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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for
college students with food restrictions
Tristan Tierce
Oct 225 min read
Food Allergies Inspire ASU Student to Launch Dining Concierge Service
An ASU student competed in pitch competitions to fund Allergy Voyage, a service that helps users filter menus by allergens.
431 views
Sheryl Harpel
Apr 114 min read
Counseling Students with Food Allergies or Celiac During their College Search
Help students consider medically required food restrictions during their college search and set them up for success on campus!
330 views
Marianna Reiser
Mar 273 min read
Pharmacy Student Pushes For Food Allergy Awareness in Medical Facilities
A pharmacy student reports that medical facilities are often not allergy-friendly and suggests improvements.
275 views
Avery Leppo
Feb 173 min read
NYC Teen Launches Celiac Mentorship Program
Avery Leppo founded Celiac Chat, a mentorship program for kids and teens newly diagnosed with celiac disease.
224 views
Kethan Bajaj
Jan 203 min read
Northwestern Students Act to Increase Food Allergy Support on College Campuses
The transition from high school to college can be challenging for students with food allergies. Northwestern students aim to help.
408 views
Sheryl Harpel
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Vanderbilt Alum Starts Beyond Celiac College Program to Spread Food Allergy Advocacy
Valerie Kraft from Beyond Celiac has advice on how to advocate for more allergy-friendly college dining options on your campus!
196 views
Sonia Green
Oct 4, 20235 min read
The Challenges of Eating Gluten-Free in Duke's “Allergy-Friendly” Dining Program
As a GF student, I genuinely appreciate that Duke University continues to dedicate so much effort toward having a top food allergy program.
416 views
Abby Spaulding
Sep 21, 20234 min read
Considering Gluten-Free Dining Needs During My College Search
I am definitely looking for lots of different factors in schools but as someone with celiac disease, eating safely is most important to me.
340 views
Brandon Samuels
Aug 11, 20234 min read
How I Lost Trust in Brandeis University’s Dining Hall Program
I chose Brandeis not only for its academic reputation but also for its accommodating dining hall program. But a change was coming.
1,246 views
Sheryl Harpel
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Join our Grassroots Effort to Improve Dining Safety for College Students with Food Allergies
Sharing your college dining experiences helps high school students during their college search and pressures schools to improve.
221 views
gffadmin
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Gluten-Free at College? Yes, It's Possible!
Considering how well a college handles dietary restrictions before making a decision, can help ensure your success on campus!
189 views
Sheryl Harpel
Feb 28, 20234 min read
High School Student Creates a Community for Food Allergy Parents
Hemali Gauri, Founder of K12Allergies, is a high school junior committed to food allergy education and awareness.
183 views
Sheryl Harpel
Feb 8, 20233 min read
A or F? For Students with Food Restrictions, Scoring College Dining is Personal
When we survey college students with food allergies or celiac about school dining programs, responses reflect unique perspectives.
444 views
gffadmin
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Become a GFF Student Advocate!
Join our grassroots effort to make dining inclusive and safe for all college students with food restrictions!
400 views
Sheryl Harpel
May 23, 20221 min read
Meet the Gluten-Free Challenge from College Search to Campus
How can you evaluate college dining services during your college search and set yourself up for success on campus?
730 views
Sheryl Harpel
Jan 8, 20201 min read
How Well Does Your College Meet the Gluten-Free and Food Allergy Challenge?
What can students with food allergies or celiac disease do to eat more safely in their college dining halls?
1,753 views
Sheryl Harpel
Sep 19, 20193 min read
Gluten-Free Fun with Mini Cupcakes
Delicious assorted GF Mini Cupcakes adds variety to your dessert table. Decorating is also a fun party activity!
389 views
Sheryl Harpel
Jun 5, 20193 min read
Colleges Urged to Assess Compliance by Food Allergy, Celiac, and Disability Groups After Rider Case
Gluten Free Friends, FARE, NCA and AHEAD urge colleges to assess their ability to safely feed students with food-related disabilities.
1,365 views
Sheryl Harpel
Jun 3, 20195 min read
Twins Publish Celiac Book Before Heading off to College
Twin sisters, Hallie and Rayna Katzman, and their mom, psychologist Lori Katzman, have written a new book for the celiac community.
1,100 views
Sheryl Harpel
Apr 6, 20196 min read
Universities Must Serve Gluten-Free Says US Dept of Justice
A February 2019 settlement reached between Rider University and the United States reaffirms that properly accommodating students with...
1,554 views
Sheryl Harpel
Mar 7, 20196 min read
Cornell #1 at Meeting Gluten-Free and Food Allergy Challenge
Congratulations to Cornell University for winning 2018 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities! Cornell also ranked #4 this...
2,593 views
Sheryl Harpel
Feb 7, 20197 min read
Embracing Food Restrictions at Holiday Gatherings, Classroom Festivities, and Dinner Parties
In my experience, the happiness found in bringing a person with food restrictions into the fold (and having everyone eat mostly the same...
317 views
Sheryl Harpel
Jan 29, 20197 min read
Celiac Complicates Your College Search
See our recent presentation on how to more thoroughly evaluate GF dining programs and set yourself up for success on campus. NEWS FLASH...
8,183 views
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