141k
Items
Delivered to our partner food pantries for their visitors with medical dietary needs.
18
Partner Manufacturers
Partner with us on a recurring basis to donate their allergen-friendly foods and reduce food waste.
35
Pantries
Receive our safe food alongside educational programming and resources.
46k
Pounds
Provided to allergen-avoidant individuals through the SSF program.
About SSF
Securing Safe Food (SSF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity among individuals with food allergies and improving access to allergen-free foods. Through partnerships, communication, research, and education, we aim to revolutionize food options for under-resourced, allergen-avoidant families by providing nutritionally balanced alternatives. Our vision is a world where individuals with dietary restrictions can enjoy meals without compromising their health, ensuring food security and inclusivity for all.
Food Pantry Program
We stock U.S. food pantries with allergen-free options on a consistent basis for individuals with food allergies, celiac disease, or other dietary conditions. These foods are distributed to pantries committed to separating them for allergen-avoidant households—our education tools ensure specialty food reaches those most in need.
Beyond medically safe food, we recognize the importance of culturally relevant and sustainable choices.
THE PROBLEM.
85 million
Americans avoid a top-nine food allergen due to a food allergy or intolerance.
McKinsey
2.5 times
more food allergy-related hospital costs among children in the lowest income sector.
Northwestern
44.2 million
people in the U.S. live in food-insecure households.
USDA
71%
of food allergy consumers spend 3-5 minutes reading the label of every food they buy, and they regularly have to visit multiple stores to purchase the foods they need.
FARE
$19 billion
are spent on specialty diets and allergen-free foods per year.
McKinsey
OUR RECENT WORK.
Our partnerships with allergen-friendly food businesses maintain our pantry program. In 2024, we increased focus on environmental sustainability. We connect our partners with under-resourced food pantries to improve lives while conserving the environment. By recovering their surplus food, we help businesses reduce waste and provide safe, nutritious foods to communities in need.
