Chapter Spotlight: Central Gwinnett Does Trick-or-Treat a Little Bit Different

Each year Central Gwinnett High School hosts a Safe Trick-or-Treat for children in the community. Central Gwinnett's HOSA decided to give out something other than candy this year. This year students brought in small toys, glow sticks, rings, etc. to give to students who have a food allergy and cannot eat the typical chocolate and hard candies. We teamed up with the Teal Pumpkin Project. At our booth, we had signs in both Spanish and English and students were asking each parent if their child had a food allergy need or if they preferred a small toy. Some students also worked as translators making sure they were giving the right product. Parents were grateful that HOSA was asking as some children did have an allergy and would typically give their candy away.