From The Boston Globe:

Cheers from (no) peanut gallery:

“We realized that the demand was growing,’’ said Stephanie Maneikis, manager of fan services and entertainment. “We really do believe that no child should be robbed of the opportunity to come to Fenway because of an allergy.’’

Read More:

http://articles.boston.com/2011-06-12/lifestyle/29650482_1_peanut-allergy-cracker-jack-fenway-park

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Takeaway?

Inclusion. Vs. Exclusion.

A good idea, a can-do attitutude, a tweak here and there.

Inclusion can mean the World to those previously excluded. 

The little things add up.  Home Run  for the Home Team!

If your child  has medically necessary food restrictions, and you would like to know what the future holds in terms of safe choices for school food, then you should attend this meeting. 

An informal Franklin FACT  discussion on school lunch will be held on:

Wednesday, June 1 at 7 :00 pm

please RSVP  to Amy Acevedo at amyacevedo1@verizon.net if you are able to attend either the FACT discussion  on  June 1st, or the subcommittee mtg on June 7th, or are planning on both. 

Thank You.

Who: 

Members of the Food Service Subcommittee, public meeting

What: 

Discussion regarding RFP (Request for Proposal) response to anticipated changes in the food service program for Franklin Public Schools 

When:

June 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: 

Franklin Municipal Building

Why: 

Read more  http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x737109404/Franklin-may-privatize-school-lunch-management

Just saw this article today while reading Franklin Matters, it is from the Milford Daily News:

Franklin may privatize school lunch management

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x737109404/Franklin-may-privatize-school-lunch-management#ixzz1MVWoImpl

Does your food-allergic child buy school lunch now?

Do you think privatization will affect your decision?

I know that some of the larger companies do provide sealed, labeled lunches for specific allergic populations, including gluten-free.

School Committee Meeting May 24 at 9 AM

Be heard. Be there.

Does our allergic community have any input on vendors? I truly hope so.

Let’s find out….

We’re gathering to put this year to bed and contemplate all the good things. 

Pat yourself on the back, you have worked hard this year.  We know.

Come join us for hot spiced cider and allergy-friendly holiday treats.

Same time (7 pm) 

Same place (the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse on Chestnut Street)

Click on meetings for map link if you need to.

If you can’t join us tonight, know that we will be thinking of you and wishing you and your family well this season and always.

File this under:

Read Every Label, Every Time!

A Franklin FACT member just forwarded information regarding Silk brand soy milk, the Holiday Nog now carries the following allergen statement:

Contains Soy. May Contain Almond, Coconut.

Lovely.  Read those labels, even if you have purchased the product in the past. 

Manufacturers do not by law have to add the “may contain” statement.  It is optional. 

Stay safe this season. 

Hello Parents and Caregivers,

Just checked the calendar and wow! A whole month has passed since our last meeting!  It is that time again.

Welcome to our new families.  We understand the crazy universe you live in, because we live there too.  Or lived there.  We know the neighborhood.  Ask.  There’s a whole bunch of us around here.  Haven’t been by in a while? Come on over.  They would love to meet you, and we’d love to say hello again, too.

Monday night, November 15, 2010.  Same time, same place.  (7-9 pm,  at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse on Chestnut St)

click on the link for more info  http://franklinfact.org/meetings-events/

We’re Back! 

Franklin FACT invites you to join us on Monday, October 18th from 7-9 p.m.

We will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Society Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut Street in Franklin.

I understand that there will be comfy couches & chairs, and yes, bring your go-cup of coffee or tea. It is o.k.

What would you like to see on the agenda?   email us at franklin.fact @ yahoo dot com!

Where? Here:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=First%20Universalist%20Society%20Meetinghouse,%20262%20Chestnut%20St+Franklin,%20MA+++