Tips for finding specialized foods during COVID-19
Published by Feeding Matters Family Advisory Council on May 20, 2020
COVID-19 has brought many changes and challenges, and families with PFD face unique obstacles finding resources to navigate special food and healthcare needs. Know that you are not alone in surmounting these obstacles. We’ve spoken with some great parents in the PFD community and gathered their recommendations on resources and ideas that have helped them though these obstacles.
- Grocery store delivery/pick-up service: 11 Stores That Have Grocery Delivery and Pick up
- Special order via local grocery stores
- Ask friends & neighbors to watch for hard to find items
- Social Media apps (Nextdoor, etc.) to solicit community help in locating hard to find items
- Food banks (foodpantries.org)
- USDA programs
- Food box delivery services with food allergy friendly options
- Food box delivery services for caretakers without allergies