May is PFD Awareness Month

Each May, we celebrate Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) Awareness Month, both in the United States and around the world. This year, we are celebrating our 7th PFD Awareness Month with a fundraising campaign, Call it PFD. Learn how you can get involved!

In 2023, governors of 16 states proclaimed that May 2023 be observed as PFD Awareness Month. Click here to view the impact of our 2023 Awareness Month. Take a look at the following map to see the states that are observing PFD Awareness Month this year.

Click on an approved state on the map above to see their proclamation (or see the list below)

Proclamation Approved

Proclamation Pending

Get Involved

PFD Awareness Month takes a village, and we need you to help spread the word!

  • Share a Graphic: Download our 2024 graphics here or here (or create your own!) and share with the hashtag #CallitPFD
  • Fundraise: Rally your network as a fundraising champion for the Call it PFD fundraising campaign. We’ll give you all the tools you need.
  • Wear Your Gear: Spread awareness by sporting your PFD Awareness shirts, mugs, and bags. Find the 2024 shop here.
  • Share a Resource: Take a look at our printable resources and share them with your community.

Download our 2024 Engagement Guide for more information!

If you have concerns about your child’s feeding, please know that you are not alone. Early detection and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder is critical to the long-term health and well-being of affected children.

Is it PFD?

The PFD Alliance unites the field’s advocates, professionals, family members, and community partners to ignite unprecedented change to the system of care.

JOIN THE PFD ALLIANCE

Programs designed to help families advocate for their children and to ensure that no family feels alone on their PFD journey.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Learn about the history of PFD and our hopes for the future.

HISTORY OF PFD

Support children with PFD

We couldn't do what we do without you. Please make a gift today to celebrate PFD Awareness Month and support families facing PFD.

Help us celebrate other related May awareness opportunities

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

The American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA) founded and designated May as national
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (formerly known as Better Hearing and Speech Month). Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.

Food Allergy Awareness Week

Over 5.6 million children have life-threatening food allergies. Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 12-18, 2024) serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of food allergies while also bringing the food allergy community together.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, National Alliance on Mental Illness joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. For 2024’s Mental Health Awareness Month NAMI will amplify the message of “Take the Moment.”

National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week honors the contributions and sacrifices of nurses. It is celebrated May 6-12, 2024.

Other May awareness collaboration opportunities?

Please email programs@feedingmatters.org to share your ideas.