Every Child Deserves to Feel Safe & Included
Promoting food allergy awareness and empathy in elementary schools across the Chicago area
Creating Inclusive School Communities
AllAware is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting empathy, education, and inclusion for children with food allergies in elementary schools. We believe that no child should be excluded or misunderstood because of their dietary restrictions.
Through comprehensive school programs, practical toolkits, and community outreach, we're building a culture where all children feel safe, accepted, and empowered to learn and grow together.
Starting in the Chicago area, we're pioneering a compassionate approach to food allergy awareness that puts children's wellbeing and social inclusion at the center of everything we do.
Our Programs & Services
Classroom Workshops
Age-appropriate educational sessions led by trained parent and student volunteers, featuring interactive activities, empathy-building exercises, and allergy simulations.
Resource Toolkits
Comprehensive Allergy Awareness Week planning guides, print-ready materials, morning announcement scripts, and educational resources for schools.
Teacher Training
Professional development modules for educators and staff, covering allergy management, emergency procedures, and creating inclusive classroom environments.
Student Stories
Storytelling projects that amplify student voices, build peer understanding, and create meaningful connections between children with and without allergies.
Parent Advocacy
Support materials for families, including 504 plan templates, accommodation request guides, and one-on-one mentoring for new parent advocates.
Community Partnerships
Collaborative relationships with PTAs, pediatric offices, school districts, and local organizations to expand our reach and impact.
Meet Our Team
AllAware is driven by passionate individuals who understand the importance of creating inclusive environments for children with food allergies. Our team combines lived experience, educational expertise, and community leadership to make a meaningful impact in schools.
Gargi Nadiger
Founder & Executive Director
Student at New Trier High School, Winnetka
Gargi founded AllAware with a vision to create more inclusive school communities for children with food allergies. As a student leader, she brings firsthand understanding of the challenges young people face and is passionate about building empathy and awareness in elementary schools.
Volunteer Coordinators
Program Leadership
Parent & Community Volunteers
Our dedicated volunteer coordinators work directly with schools and families to deliver our classroom workshops and community programs. They bring expertise in education, child development, and allergy management.
Advisory Board
Strategic Guidance
Allergists, Educators & Parents
Our advisory board includes pediatric allergists, elementary school educators, and experienced parent advocates who provide strategic guidance and ensure our programs are both medically accurate and educationally effective.
Join Our Mission
We're always looking for passionate individuals to join our team as volunteers, advisory board members, or program coordinators. Whether you're a student, parent, educator, healthcare professional, or community member, there's a place for you in our mission to create inclusive school environments.
Get Involved TodayOur Impact Goals
Schools Reached
Tracking the number of elementary schools participating in our programs across the Chicago area and beyond.
Students Educated
Measuring how many children and educators have participated in our awareness and inclusion programs.
Inclusion Increase
Using pre and post surveys to measure improvements in social inclusion and peer understanding.
Community Feedback
Collecting testimonials and stories from parents, teachers, and students about their experiences.
Get Involved
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or community member, there are many ways to support our mission of creating inclusive school environments for children with food allergies.
Pilot Region: Chicago Area
Starting in: Glenview and Wilmette
Connect with us to learn about volunteer opportunities, partnership possibilities, or to bring AllAware programs to your school.
Email: contactus@allaware.org