Michiana Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Support

Michiana Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Support Michiana Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Support is a support group for families living with food allergies and anaphylaxis.

We are located in Northern Indiana and cover the South Bend and surrounding cities including but not limited to Mishawaka, Lakeville, Plymouth, Bremen, Laporte, Elkhart, Granger, and Niles Michigan. Michiana Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Support provides support as well as education for families, schools and communities by spreading awareness on food allergies and anaphylaxis through meetings, events

, and social media. We strive to educate caregivers, family members, communities, as well as educators and the media by hosting events to bring awareness on the dangers of anaphylaxis caused by food and other allergic triggers. For more information please contact Erica Andert at (574) 210-4378 or by email at mfaas@ymail.com


Events will include:

Safe Holiday craft events. Parent's Social events.( meet other families dealing with food allergies)
Support Meetings ( monthly)
Playdates ( mostly summer event)
Allergist from South Bend clinic question and answer meeting. ( One to two times yearly by schedule of Doctor)

All events will be posted on the MFAAS page (like the page for more details)

Sign up for email at any of the group meeting and I will send out reminders, and upcoming events as well.

05/27/2026
05/27/2026

Italian authorities are investigating whether cross-contact caused a 16-year-old’s fatal allergic reaction after eating dairy-free gelato.

05/25/2026

I always thought anaphylaxis would be obvious.
That it would look dramatic and immediate every single time.

But the reality is that everyone reacts differently and each reaction can show differently.

Sometimes it’s quiet.
Sometimes it starts with tiredness, anxiety, tummy pain, throat discomfort or just “not seeming right.”

That’s what makes anaphylaxis so scary, the signs can be easy to miss, especially in children.

The more we talk about the less obvious symptoms, the more lives we can help protect ❤️

Trust your instincts.
If something feels wrong after exposure to an allergen, act fast and seek emergency medical help.

Please share in the comments any other signs to look out for and if you have experienced any of these.

📚 Sources: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic & MedlinePlus

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, I’m simply sharing my experiences and what I’m learning while navigating life with food allergies. Always consult your doctor or allergy specialist for medical advice.

05/25/2026

Billy Bob Thornton recently opened up about living with lifelong food allergies and dietary restrictions—sharing that he’s allergic to foods including wheat, dairy, and shellfish and spent much of his life assuming it was “normal” to feel sick after eating.

For many in the food allergy community, that experience feels deeply familiar.

Food allergy is a serious disease affecting more than 33 million Americans, yet misconceptions and lack of awareness still leave many people feeling misunderstood or dismissed.

When public figures speak openly about their experiences living with food allergies and restricted diets, it helps shine a light on the daily realities so many individuals and families navigate every day.

Sharing these stories matters. Awareness leads to understanding, and understanding helps create a safer, more supportive world for the food allergy community.

05/25/2026

Eli Manning commemorates Oakley Debbs and raises food allergy awareness.

05/23/2026

Please always carry your epi-pen.

05/04/2026

We spent the day at Leeper Park in South Bend and found out why allergy season feels extra rough this year.

10/17/2025

Parents are working to ensure that first responders are equipped with epinephrine to handle life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Love Thee, Notre Dame! Outstanding research right here in our community!
07/01/2025

Love Thee, Notre Dame! Outstanding research right here in our community!

How a child’s simple request led to an extraordinary breakthrough in peanut allergy treatment

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South Bend, IN
46614

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

Telephone

(574) 210-4378

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