Don’t forget: Food allergies still kill.
That’s a message Colin Jost wants to keep in the forefront.
The “Saturday Night Live” head writer and on-air performer was scheduled to host the fifth anniversary fund-raising gala for the End Allergies Together (E.A.T.) organization but like countless other events, the event was jettisoned due to the coronavirus crisis.
But in support of the charity, he recorded a message to those who are supporting the charity, which aid research to accelerate treatments and cures for those who suffer from potentially deadly food allergies.
On the YouTube clip, Jost explained he’s lost track of time lately, showing the camera his “watch,” which is “just a Post-It that says ‘May,'” but he wanted to get the word out about how the event shifted in the wake of the current public health crisis.
The comedian revealed that E.A.T. took all of the money raised in advance of the cancelled event and divided it; half the amount going to their goal of ending food allergies, and the remainder going to COVID-19 relief.
He also urged viewers to pitch in support by donating at eatnyc.givesmart.com.
According to the charity, a percentage of every donation to E.A.T. through this effort will help the NY Common Pantry and the Food Equality Initiative to bring allergy-safe foods to those most in need.
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