SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - When most people think of Halloween, trick-or-treating and candy come to mind.

But we can’t all feast on treats due to allergies, gluten intolerance, diabetes — you name it.

So, the Michiana community is offering an alternative way for people to get in the spooky spirit.

This Halloween, you might notice that some pumpkins are painted teal rather than traditional orange. It’s all part of the Teal Pumpkin Project that’s promoting safe trick-or-treating for those with food allergies.

According to Food Allergy Research and Education, one in 13 children have a food allergy, and many parents of children with allergies fear trick-or-treating due to the possibility of exposure to those allergens.

The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages households to offer non-food treats

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