Buffalo Bills and Wegmans partner to support local food insecure families with food allergies and special dietary needs

Jamie McDermott, wife of Sean McDermott, also explained why she continues to advocate for food allergies in the community.

“From a mother’s perspective, I can tell you that this greatly affects our family and many others. Difficult lessons have been learned over the years and as parents, there is rarely a time when you don’t think about it,” Jamie McDermott said. “We are so grateful for Wegmans and this partnership. It means a lot to us because we know we are not the only family affected by food allergies, and if we can help just one family by making it easier for them to access safe food for their families, it will be worth it.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 13 children are affected by food allergies. Since there is no cure for food allergies, one of the best ways to raise awareness about this problem is to organize food drives for community members who need extra help finding allergen-free foods.

“Food insecurity exists in every zip code, and the number of people seeking nutritional assistance through our partner agencies is increasing. For people living with food allergies, finding safe foods is imperative to eat We are extremely grateful to Coach McDermott and his family, the Buffalo Bills and Wegmans for raising awareness of this important need and organizing this food drive to ensure our neighbors with special diets receive the help they need. they need. Our partner food pantries will be happy to stock their shelves with these high-demand items,” said Tara A. Ellis, president and CEO of FeedMore WNY.