Teal pumpkins on porches signify non-food treats

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The Columbus Dispatch Friday October 17, 2014 3:50 PM

Pumpkins with a purpose?

Theyre teal and you might be seeing some around central Ohio during Halloween season.

The bluish-green squashes mark homes where nonfood treats will be handed out on Beggars Night. They are part of the Teal Pumpkin Project, a movement that aims to make Halloween less scary for kids with food allergies and their parents.

The effort, which originated in Knoxville, Tenn., has gained momentum this month after the Virginia-based nonprofit Food Allergy Research & Education posted information on its Facebook page and blog.

Teal is the color of choice for food-allergy awareness.

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Teal pumpkins on porches signify non-food treats