Gluten-Free Resources
Local Events
Insurance letter
Support Groups
Restaurants
Stores with GF listings
Please also see links and files for more gluten-free resources
Local Events:
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DC Celiacs:
Next Meeting Date: Saturday, January 7, 2012, 2:00–4:00 pm
Meeting Topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
Vendors: Sprinkles Cupcakes
www.sprinkles.com
Location: Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library (DC)
4450 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. (at Albemarle St), across the street from Tenley metro stop.
dclibrary.org/tenley
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Insurance Reimbursement for Patients with Celiac:
As a health care professional, I was deeply disturbed to learn that many insurance companies do not provide coverage for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Celiac Disease. I began writing letters on behalf of of my clients to spread awareness, and much to my surprise, about half the time the insurance company eventually provides coverage . To the best of my knowledge Medicare and Tricare have not ever covered services, and Anthem almost always denies coverage.
There are two letters here. One for Registered Dietitians to file on behalf of their patients, and one is for clients to file on their own behalf.
WACSSG Support Group (DC Celiacs)–welcomespeople with Celiac disease or who avoid gluten for other reasons
Contact:Jerry Malitz
www.dcceliacs.com
Meetings held quarterly in Bethesda, DC, VA
Northern VA CSA (Celiac Sprue Association)
Contact: Daniel A. DuBravec, Reston
Periodic outings, events and conferences
571-289-5675
NOVA/MD/DC Area ROCK (Raising Our Celiac Kids) Group
Yahoo group (free)
Periodic events, especially around holidays
Contact Linda Hickman or via phone 410-290-5224
CDF
Celiac Disease Foundation Support Group
Contact Theresa Thompson or call (703)815-1127
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Local Restaurants:
- My favorite resource for dining out is Gluten Free Travel Site. Not only do you get lots of reviews, but there’s a free mobile version.
- I’ve posted a link to NoVA area restaurants with GF menus or who cater to GF folks.
- DC Celiacs has just compiled a great list of places in the DC area! You do need to register for the yahoo group (which is free). Once you are registered, look under “database” which is on the left hand column.
- Delphi forums just updated their list for the US and Canada
- Another great list is available through the Silly Yaks yahoo site (also free!)
- Triumph Dining has a great guide which is a perfect way to find restaurants anywhere in the U.S. They’ve got dining cards in a variety of languages, too!
- Richard Paul of the DC Celiacs group was kind enough to compile a list of places to eat in DC, and even what Metro stop they are near. Thanks, Richard!
If you have resources that you would like included that are not on this list, please contact me.
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Local stores carrying a wide selection of GF and allergen free products with GF product listings (where available)
- Giant Supermarket
- Giant GF list (Jan 1st, 2007. according to their website on Sept 24th, 2009 this is the most up to date list)
- Healthway Natural Foods703-589-1041
- Located in Alexandria, Annadale, Springfield (other locations throughout VA)
- My Organic Market(301) 816-4944
- Locations in Alexandria (other locations in MD)
- GF food list (accessed Sept 26, 2007) momsgflist.pdf
- Locations in Alexandria (other locations in MD)
- Roots Market 301-774-1344/ 443-535-9321
- Locations in Clarksburg and Olney MD
- Safeway GF list
- (list received Sept 27, 08)
- Trader Joe’s 1-800-SHOP-TJS.
- Located in Old Town Alexandria, Springfield, Falls Church, Fairfax (other locations throughout the US)
- GF product list (NEW-updated Dec 8, 2008) Trader Joe’s No Gluten List
- Located in Old Town Alexandria, Springfield, Falls Church, Fairfax (other locations throughout the US)
- Wegman’s 1-800-WEGMANS Wegman’s GF product list
- Locations in Fairfax, Dulles and Woodbridge
- Whole Foods
- Locations in Old Town, Springfield, Arlington, Falls Church (other locations throughout the US)
- GF food list(accessed October 10, 2007) Whole Foods GF List
- UPDATED Dec 08–the website now directs people to get a GF list at individual stores, but provides a link to a list of fresh baked products.
- Locations in Old Town, Springfield, Arlington, Falls Church (other locations throughout the US)
- Yes Natural Markets. 3 Locations in DC 202-363-1559
- Washington Green Grocer 301-333-3697 Delivers organic fruits, veggies and herbs to DC, VA and MD
