100k
​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.
35k
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.
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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.
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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.
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FARE
$19 billion
are spent on specialty diets and allergen-free foods per year.
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​McKinsey
