GIG Southcentral PA


 

 

GIG Programs:
- GF Products
- GF Restaurants
- GF Food Service
- GF Recipes

Contact:

L. Weller
Branch Manager
phone: 717.520.9817
email: SouthcentralPA@gluten.net

Mission Statement:

GIG Southcentral PA® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our Mission is to provide support to persons with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten sensitivities to live healthy lives.

 

Upcoming GIG Southcentral PA Programs:

Celiac Awareness Month
We are donating books to over 50 libraries in the south central area of Pennsylvania to spread awareness about gluten intolerance. In addition, we are asking volunteers to come forward to cover our education display in area libraries and to deliver the books. Please contact Linda Weller 717-520-9817 or email: SouthcentralPA@gluten.net.

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GIG Conference Highlights & Healthy Dessert Contest
Monday, July 25, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. (shopping at 6:00 p.m.)
Mohler Senior Center, 25 Hope Drive, Bldg. 35, Hershey
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 18, 2011
Phone: 717-520-9817 or email: SouthcentralPA@gluten.net

GIG Conference Highlights:
Roberta Tripp, MS, RD, LDN, and Linda Weller, Branch Manager, will be attending the National GIG Annual Conference in Orlando in July.
As in the past, highlights from educational materials and information from all the speakers will be shared.  If you would like a copy of the handout, we ask you reserve your copy by July 10th, and a fee will be asked to cover the printing costs.

We will also be holding a HEALTHY DESSERT CONTEST with all the desserts being shared for all to taste after the program. Copies of the recipes will also be available and prizes awarded. Since the year of 2011 has been about IMPROVING OUR HEALTH the Healthy Dessert Contest will be an exciting part of our July 25th program.
Guidelines for the Healthy Dessert Contest:

  1. Choose a dessert that provides healthy alternative ingredients — i.e. very little sugar or use a substitute like honey and other healthy, whole foods.
  2. Your will need to supply your recipe prior to the event by mail or email. Deadline is July  10th.  No late entrees will be accepted.
  3. All desserts must arrive by 6:00 p.m. on July 25th for judging and winners will be announced at 6:30 and prizes awarded.
  4. All the desserts will then be shared with our members after the program at the hospitality table.

Wegmans Gift Basket Drawing
Vendors: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for your shopping pleasure.

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101 Gluten Sensitivities Class
Monday, August 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Mohler Senior Center, 25 Hope Drive, Bldg. 35, Hershey
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 8, 2011
Phone: 717-520-9817 or email: SouthcentralPA@gluten.net

This class is specifically designed for those newly diagnosed with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten intolerance and for those just looking for updated educational information. This program shares current information in a small group format for those learning how to adhere to a gluten free and wheat free diet. We will have available an educational packet used during the class for a fee of $5.00 ($4.00 for members). Gluten free refreshments and a take-home shopping bag with gluten free samples and literature will be provided for free. Pre-registration is highly recommended to assure proper set up and sufficient handouts.

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Gluten Free Food Co-Op
Deadline: Monday, July 25!!
Delivery: Friday, August 5, Mohler Senior Center Parking Lot.  Juanita will call you on delivery day with pick up time (usually around mid-day).  Please be punctual. Due to possible price changes or unavailable items, please bring blank check or cash when picking up order.
NO FROZEN FOOD ORDERS DURING THE SUMMER!!!!!
Monthly Specials: If interested in receiving the Specials for the month of July, email SouthcentralPA@gluten.net.

Steps to follow to place an order through the Food Co-Op:

1) Check out the Gluten Free items available from Garden Spot Distributors by going to their website – www.gardenspotdist.com. Click on "Products" on the left column of the Garden Spot Distributors webpage.

2) Call Steve Rosenberg at 717-652-3177 or email sixteasguy@comcast.net to obtain the current case prices of items of interest. Remember that a small change in price could occur from the time ordered and the actual delivery date.

3) Monthly special list will be emailed to all members as soon as received from Garden Spot.

4) You may place an order at the upcoming meeting or download the order form from this website (see below). Mail your order form to Juanita Julian (1468 Park Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17112) with your check made payable to “GIG of Harrisburg” to arrive no later than the above listed deadline.

5) In order to place an order with Garden Spot, we will need to receive a grand total of $400 in orders and payments by the deadline.

6) Additional questions or you would like to receive the monthly specials, please contact Food Co-op Chairperson, Juanita Julian at 717-571-5892 or email jfitzgerald3441@yahoo.com.

Order Form

 

 

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