Gluten free food Help for those isolating with Covid symptoms?

[Jmmahall]

I am having trouble locating help for gluten free food in our small town of Sequim, Washington. Our household is currently isolating due to Covid symptoms. The food banks have said they will let us know if they get donations in, but they don’t have much for us. With no income for the last week, we are scarce after depleting our savings and unsure of how to locate help and still isolate. We get Snap but not until the 17th.  Are there any resources you guys know of that we might be able to reach out to? Thank you for your time. 

[Scott Adams]

The Gluten Intolerance Group is based in Seattle, WA, perhaps you could contact them to see if they know of anything in your area?

https://gluten.org/ 

[Jmmahall]

7 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

The Gluten Intolerance Group is based in Seattle, WA, perhaps you could contact them to see if they know of anything in your area?

https://gluten.org/ 

Thank you! I have reached out to them on Friday, and they have given my contact information to someone who might know where I could find help. They said they would be back in the office tomorrow. I also contacted celiac.com- who recommended I post in the forum. I hope I put my post in the right category. I appreciate your help! 

[ravenwoodglass]

I volunteer at a food pantry as well as getting food stamps. They should have stuff you can eat. They may not get much in the way of gluten free baked goods but they should have stuff like canned veggies and fruits. We get Ball Park franks and bologna which are both labeled gluten-free as well as some cut up and whole chickens and pork chops. Canned Dinty Moore beef stew and canned tuna are staples as are frozen ground beef. This time of year we also get plentiful amounts of fresh veggies from the local farmers as well as milk from local dairys and cryopacked milk. At present we prebag food for families and if your local pantry does that just tell them no bread and give non-safe items to freinds or neighbors. Don't be afraid to send someone there or if you have a case worker sometimes they can pick stuff up for families that are isolating. We have one who comes on a regular basis for her clients. Once the volunteers get to know you and your restrictions you may find they will put stuff aside for you. We sometimes get donation of gluten free pastas and flours. I have enough dry pasta to last me a year at this point once the other volunteers learned of my restriction.  If you are sending someone call the Pantry first so they know the person is picking it up for you.  I hope you can get some help. No one should have to go hungry.

Edited September 7, 2021 by ravenwoodglass

[Scott Adams]

@Jmmahall I just learned about this non-profit with this mission "We're on a mission to deliver gluten-free foods to those in need across America."

https://www.mendhunger.org/ 

[Jmmahall]

Thank you!!