Since 1960, the incidence of food allergies in children has grown fivefold, from 1 in 100 children to 1 in 20 children, according to the Food Allergy Initiative. Food allergies cause anaphylactic shock, the most severe type of allergic reaction, which can lead to death within minutes if left untreated. While there are no standard guidelines from the federal government, many states are developing food allergy plans, and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and related organizations offer guidelines that district leaders can use. Some districts have comprehensive guidelines in place, while others have informal action plans or no plans at all. In this article, the author discusses several approaches that schools can adopt for dealing with food allergies.