diff --git a/src/lib/types/apiRequests.ts b/src/lib/types/apiRequests.ts
index 8e531b5b..a62efc8b 100644
--- a/src/lib/types/apiRequests.ts
+++ b/src/lib/types/apiRequests.ts
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ export interface OptionalEventProperties {
   requiresStaff?: boolean;
   staffPointBonus?: number;
   discordEvent: string | null;
-  foodItems?: string;
+  foodItems?: string | null;
 }
 
 export interface Event extends OptionalEventProperties {