Help for a school-need gluten, dairy, fruit, soy, corn, and red food free recipies

I really admire that you all are taking this on in your school. S/he may not vocaalize it, but I know it means a lot to this child to be able to be included in what everyone else is doing and not have to have a different snack/meal all the time. I worked at an elementary school for a few years, and we had a couple of kids with different food allergies (none as extensive as what you've described, however). I used to ask parents to provide me with a list of approved snacks and treats (since we did sometimes have parents bring in goodies for birthdays and other celebrations and I didn't want anyone to feel left out), and then also to let me know some things that they make at home that were their children's favorites. We were fairly restricted in terms of what we could do "on site" (public school), but we tried to plan ahead and make sure that we had a few things handy that each child could enjoy in the event that the "regular" snack or treat wasn't going to work. Good luck!

How about Hummus Deviled Eggs? If paprika is too red for the child, leave it off.
http://beyondcelery.blogspot.com/2011/12/hummus-deviled-eggs.html

If flaxseeds are okay, try my Zucchini Sourdough Rolls:
http://beyondcelery.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-starter-zucchini-sourdough-rolls.html

I think my Coconut-Lemon Macarrons should be okay, unless they consider coconut a fruit:
http://food52.com/recipes/14717_coconutlemon_macaroons

My Raspberry Brownies should be okay as well, so long as you leave out the jam and make sure to use a soy-free chocolate like Theo:
http://food52.com/recipes/12472_raspberry_brownies

I hope that helps you get started. Email me or check out my blog (beyondcelery.com) if you need more recipes. I think that once you get into the swing of this, you'll find the options can be surprisingly broad. Good luck!

What is wrong with foods with a red skin? Organic red peppers? Tomatoes? Rasberries and apples? Do red beans count? I have never heard of this food issue...Is it an allergy or a phobia on the part of the parents?

Thank you to everyone who has answered so far! Sadly, this is an issue many school face, but all the support is welcome!

Celery sticks stuffed with almond butter, hummus, or tuna salad?
I second the hummus and edamame suggestion...
How about kale chips?
Roasted chickpeas are a great snack too http://steamykitchen.com/10725-crispy-roasted-chickpeas-garbanzo-beans.html

I'd go with the hummus dip, suggest earlier, carrot sticks. As a snack.

However, I think with those restrictions and the parents. And lack of medical back up (if any) it's a losing game, and the bar will be raised no matter what you do to accommodate.

Best game plan: Ask the parents to set up a meeting with the child's Doctor, and nutritionist.
Find out the health problems he/she has and work within the prescribed diet plan.
(I'd guess that doesn't exist IMHO and they're reading some book with food combination thingy, Google Food Combination diet for info).

If that does not exist, ask the parents what snacks would meet their requirements.

Fruit? Seriously? Why must all fruit be avoided? Am I the only one who thinks dietary restrictions in schools are getting a bit too restrictive? Are all the other kids not going to get fruit because this kid "can't" have any? I sure hope not because that just doesn't seem right.

I would start with, what are the other children used to having for snacks? If you use that as a starting point, they would feel comfortable with the choice so that the allergic/intolerant child would not feel singled out.
Possible starting points -- readily available dry cereals, like Rice Chex, which I believe is now completely GF; crackers, many available; fruits and vegetables, even salsa. A pizza flavored dip or spread? SKK's "focus on what s/he can eat" helps the thinking process!

How great of you to have this student feel included in the community! My first thought would be to focus on what he/she can eat rather than the list of no's. A couple of questions - can you fix things at school, as in dips? What vegetables are in season? And to echo Miranda's question - is no red dye or the colors of food - red cabbage, bell peppers etc? The answers will help shape the recipes.

Or edamame. Veggie sushi rolls?

You didn't mention vegetarian - how about some homemade (local meat) jerky? Maybe a caponata dip with a gluten free cracker?

Nix the corn tortillas in my answer!!! Try gluten-free or rice ones instead.

Ok, this is a tough one, but there is surely something. Just to clarify, what exactly are red foods? Like bell peppers and apples or as in things with red food dye?

How about sprouted mung beans? Kids love to snack on them. Pea shoots are another thing they love, as well as sunflower sprouts. Unsalted rice crackers are another option. Sushi rolls with just seaweed and rice and a little carrot or avocado in the middle would work. A homemade chickpea spread would work as well, not using any sesame oil in case of allergies. Corn tortillas might work as well, sprouted corn ones are very nutritious and can be toasted and eaten with a topping of black beans and chopped cucumbers and herbs.