As Halloween approaches, food allergies have come to the forefront and local families are joining in with the ‘Teal Pumpkin Project’ to provide alternatives to candy for young trick-or-treaters. Placing a teal pumpkin in your yard and offering items such as stickers, crayons or small toys can help families whose children suffer from food allergies, keeping Halloween a safe and enjoyable holiday. The ever-growing issue of food allergies in children has also been brought to light in the Escalon Unified School District, where the parents of four-year-old Devin Berchtold hope to have him attend school.