ABOUT US

Why We Started

My son, Grant Kordic, was born July 15, 2019. It was, and I'm sure always will be, the most amazing moment of my life. As a new mom, I was only prepared for the average overwhelming days and nights I had heard about in my "fourth trimester" class. However, soon after Grant was born, it was obvious something was wrong. By 2 years old, Grant had only 7 "safe" foods. Thankfully, Grant (5 yo) is doing great now, by sticking to a strict diet.

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Navigating this reality thus far, I have become increasingly frustrated with how exclusive "fun" is for children like Grant. When we are with others we often use the phrase, "everyone eats different food." The saying was inspired by one of Grant's favorite Sesame Street books, "We're Different, We're The Same." "Everyone eats different food" has become a saying Grant knows and repeats. While it's true, I still want to create a more inclusive environment for Grant and children like him where the phrase is just an aside and not the focus of why we cannot participate.

I hope you'll join Grant, my husband Brandon and I on this journey. I also hope I can help create happy memories for children like him everywhere. 

-Amanda Citarella-Kordic, Founder/Executive Director/Mom