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Anyone In Ambler Pa?

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I think I live near a center on Butler but I am not sure exactly what they do.

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Are you saying you live in Ambler, Pa or Butler, pa? I guess i'm confused.

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I'm in the Harrisburg/Hershey area.

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Are you saying you live in Ambler, Pa or Butler, pa? I guess i'm confused.

mamaw

Sorry for the confusion, I am in Ambler.

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I'm in Upper Dublin (Dresher). If you go to www.celiaccentral.org, you'll find info about the center that's based in Ambler. I've been thinking about signing up to volunteer with them since they're right nearby...

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Yes, it's not too far from me. I have seen a sign on the door, it's just hidden up some stairs. If you are driving down Butler Pike, it's near the gas station on the corner. I have thought about them too. I heard they do cookouts and I think the support would be awesome.

Genuardis up in Spring house has a few gluten-free items. Mrs. Leeper's makes Hamburger Helpers Wheat and gluten-free. I feel like I live at Whole Foods. They used to have a list which showed each aisle's gluten-free items which they no longer carry. Plus, some of the items in their handbook do have wheat in them. The Energy Bars had them in it and they were on the gluten-free list so be sure to look for gluten-free. Amy's products are awesome and they say gluten-free on them which I love.

I wish Whole Foods would group all the items together. It'd be sooo much easier. I understand these products can be eaten by anyone but searching through the store gets annoying. ;)

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Check out the Wegman's in Warrington if you haven't already. It's on 611 at the corner of Street Rd. That store's been a lifesaver for me. They put a "G" on all their store brands to indicate what's gluten free. Makes it really easy and cuts down on cost.

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Check out the Wegman's in Warrington if you haven't already. It's on 611 at the corner of Street Rd. That store's been a lifesaver for me. They put a "G" on all their store brands to indicate what's gluten free. Makes it really easy and cuts down on cost.

Really? Wegman's has G's on their food items? What have you found good so far?

I love Whole Foods but they can be costly. I feel like I doubled my cost of living lately on food and with 2 kids with hollow legs... I'd love more alternatives.

I love Wegman's- they just are a little further for me.

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