It is no secret that food allergies can be expensive. A recent article in the New York Times
explores the heavy financial burden parents face when a child is given a diagnosis of food allergies. How can we continue to meet our child's special diet needs in today's struggling economy? Luckily there are organizations out there willing to help.
I recently came across Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. Families are given the opportunity to purchase a $30 box containing approximately $65 worth of food (enough to feed a family of four for a week).
Organizations like Angel Food Ministries have been popping up around the country in hopes of helping families effected by today's troubled economy. There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. But what sets Angel Food Ministries apart from others is their choice in menu's. They now offer a 5lb allergen free food box for $23. The box consists of frozen foods free from peanuts, soy, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean, tree nuts, and gluten. You can view this month's menu here.
If you have purchased an allergen free food box from Angel Food Ministries I would love to hear your comments about the food and their services.This just might be the extra bit of help some of us need to get back on our feet.
Update:
I contacted Angel Food Ministries with questions regarding cross contamination and labeling and received a response within 24 hours. I have attached a copy of their response below:
explores the heavy financial burden parents face when a child is given a diagnosis of food allergies. How can we continue to meet our child's special diet needs in today's struggling economy? Luckily there are organizations out there willing to help.
I recently came across Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. Families are given the opportunity to purchase a $30 box containing approximately $65 worth of food (enough to feed a family of four for a week).
Organizations like Angel Food Ministries have been popping up around the country in hopes of helping families effected by today's troubled economy. There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. But what sets Angel Food Ministries apart from others is their choice in menu's. They now offer a 5lb allergen free food box for $23. The box consists of frozen foods free from peanuts, soy, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean, tree nuts, and gluten. You can view this month's menu here.
If you have purchased an allergen free food box from Angel Food Ministries I would love to hear your comments about the food and their services.This just might be the extra bit of help some of us need to get back on our feet.
Update:
I contacted Angel Food Ministries with questions regarding cross contamination and labeling and received a response within 24 hours. I have attached a copy of their response below:
Hello, The allergen food is made in a dedicated facility. There is no cross contamination. I am not sure if they come with a full ingredient label but the ingredients are : Battered with-water, white rice, brown rice, modified tapioca, starch, flax seed, sugar, salt, spices, dehydrated garlic, spice extractives and oleoresin paprika. Breaded with white rice, brown rice, modified tapioca starch, flax seed, sugar, dextrose, salt, spices, dehydrated garlic, spice extractives and oleoresin paprika. Eliminating the following food allergies- gluten-free) wheat, oats, rye malt & barley) Soy-free Peanut-free Tree nut-free (walnut, cashew, almond, etc..) Egg-free Milk-free (casein, etc..) Thanks and hope this helps!
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