*This is a paid sponsored event.
If you’re raising a child with food allergies, asthma, eczema, or any allergic condition, you already know how much extra planning, advocating, and emotional energy goes into keeping them safe.
On May 15, 2026, Feeding Allergy Awareness RVA is returning for its second year. Feeding Allergy Awareness RVA is a one‑day conference created to bring families, clinicians, and community organizations together during Food Allergy Awareness Week. The goal is simple: make life safer, easier, and more supported for families living with allergic diseases.
Why This Event Exists
Richmond ranks as the 8th worst city in the U.S. for asthma and allergies, and across the country, food allergies impact 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children. Families here face daily challenges, and this event is all about offering them resources, support, and a stronger sense of community.
The conference is led by Sherrina Gibson, a mom who understands this world firsthand. Her daughter lives with food allergies and asthma, and that experience fuels her work every single day.
Sherrina is also the founder and CEO of Carter Consulting, LLC, where she helps nonprofits and community organizations use data to tell their story and improve health outcomes. She’s contributed to research, partnered with healthcare teams, and continues to advocate for families across Virginia. She also coordinates the Richmond Food Allergy Support Group, a space where parents can learn, vent, and feel less alone.
Conference Details
May 15, 2026 | 9 AM-3 PM | Coastal Church - Bethany Campus (1501 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA 23236)
Allergy-friendly lunch and desserts included
4.75 CMEs available for clinicians
Vendors will be providing resources and other goodies!
$25 (Financial assistance available)
Register: FAA RVA
What to Expect
This conference brings together the people who make a difference in our kids’ lives:
- Parents and caregivers
- Kids, teens, and adults living with allergic conditions
- Clinicians and healthcare providers
- Community organizations
- Public health and wellness partners
- Everyone is in the same room, learning from one another and working toward better solutions.
What Parents Can Expect
This day is all about families, whether you’re just starting to manage allergies or have been at it for years. You’ll discover:
- Expert‑led sessions that break things down in a way real families can understand
- Practical tips you can use at home, school, and medical appointments
- Community partners who offer resources and support
- Small‑group discussions where you can ask questions and share your experiences
- Chances to connect with local organizations that help families year‑round
- Information available in Spanish, with a Spanish translator on site so every family feels included
For more information about the event, including speakers, visit the event website: About FAA RVA
