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The USDA's Food and Nutrition Services mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthy diet and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. Their 16 nutrition assistance programs touch the lives of one in four Americans each year, from infants to the elderly. Taken together, these programs comprise America's nutrition safety net, ensuring that no eligible American goes hungry. Learn more here.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. AAFA is dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with asthma and allergies through support, advocacy, education, and research. Learn more here.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination. Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, severe food allergies can represent a disability in the United States. Learn more here.

Statista is a leading provider of market and consumer data. Learn more here.

The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Learn more here.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers information on nutrition and health, from meal planning and prep to choices that can help prevent or manage health conditions and more. Learn more here.

CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. Learn more here.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is the leading membership organization of more than 7,000 allergists / immunologists and patients' trusted resource for allergies, asthma and immune deficiency disorders. Learn more here.

FARE is the largest private funder of food allergy research, promoting the development of new therapies and offering hope for effective treatments. FARE’s mission is to improve the quality of life and health of those with food allergies through transformative research, education, and advocacy. Learn more here.

We currently do not offer this function through the MenuMatch app, but we may consider adding this functionality in the future.

Rest assured that MenuMatch will be widely accessible and affordable!

Our app will be available for download through the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for use within the United States.

While we do value community and connection, we are not matchmakers :). However, rest assured that our mobile app will have functionality that allows us to compile all of the necessary information to provide you with the best and most accurate restaurant and meal suggestions for your dietary needs and preferences!

No! MenuMatch is designed for anyone who has a food allergy, food intolerance, or dietary restriction or preference.

When we launch our app, we plan to offer services for the 9 major food allergens recognized by the FDA--milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame--and, vegan and vegetarian. As MenuMatch evolves, we are considering expanding this offering and adding in more dietary preferences and features. Follow along!

Of course! As a company that strongly values inclusivity, we encourage anyone to use our app to better assist them in helping their loved ones find the most suitable restaurants and food choices to fit their dietary needs and preferences.

We currently do not offer this function through the MenuMatch app, but we may consider adding this functionality in the future.