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Food Banks & Charities For Gluten-intolerant Patients

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Gamow Newbie
Gamow
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I'm writing on behalf of a friend who is gluten-intolerant, has struggled with chronic illness, and now has very limited financial means to obtain gluten-free foods. Food banks, unfortunately, stock little of what is needed. Other food-intolerances including msg-sensitivity (migraines, GI intolerance) compound the problem.

Any suggestions on resources would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

G.A.

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mommida Enthusiast
mommida
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I would contact the nearest Celiac support group.

I know during hurricane Katrina the support groups sent specialty foods.

I can't remember for sure Celiac Support A (CSA) and Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG).

Can you contact local health food stores? (They might have some products nearing the experation date they would have to unload at a discount or take a full tax write off.)

From doing some fundraisers, I have found Costco has been wonderfull. Costco does have some gluten free products and in my experience usually will donate fifty dollars. Contact them as early in the month as possible as the funds the allocate for charity goes fast.

Gamow Newbie
Gamow
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Thank you so very much for your suggestions, Mommida. I'll pass this on immediately to the person who is very much in need, and very much living day to day.

Gratefully,

G. A.

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shanluts Apprentice
shanluts
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try angelfood ministries (they have a website). They have LOW cost meat available. If you explain the celiac issue they will let him buy only the meat.

Shannon

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missy'smom
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CSA stands for Celiac Sprue Association.

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