We will attempt to maintain and constantly add to this list of local gluten-free shopping options. They are organized by geography and include links to or instructions on how to find a list of the GF items available at each store.
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Central Iowa (Des Moines/Ames/etc.)
Hy-Vee
Location(s): Throughout Iowa, regional
Online GF guide: Gluten-free product list (Hy-Vee private label items only)
Notes:
- In addition to the private label gluten-free list, the Hy-Vee in Ankeny has a HUGE gluten-free aisle, as well as 10% off all gluten-free specific items from the Healthmarket every Wednesday.
- I believe the West Ames Hy-Vee has 10% off all Healthmarket gluten-free items on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Hy-Vee “Special Diets” page on their website
Fareway
Location(s): Throughout Iowa, regional
Online GF guide: Gluten-free product list (Fareway private label products only)
Notes: In addition to the private label gluten-free list, most of the Fareway stores I’ve come across have a small section with a few GF specific things.
Wheatsfield Cooperative Grocery
Location(s): Ames
On-line GF guide: Gluten-Free Wheatsfield Shopping Guide
Notes: n/a
Dahls
Location(s): Des Moines area
On-line GF guide: n/a
Notes: I’ve seen a small freezer section in the Ankeny store marked for GF items.
Campbell’s Nutrition
Location(s): Des Moines, West Des Moines, Urbandale
On-line GF guide: Gluten-free product browser
Notes: n/a
Gateway Market
Location(s): Des Moines, West Des Moines
On-line GF guide: n/a
Notes: n/a
Trader Joe’s
Location(s): West Des Moines
On-line GF guide: Trader Joe’s “no gluten” product list
Notes: Trader Joe’s is AWESOME. Tons of good gluten-free stuff at low prices. For example, their price on the Gorilla Munch cereal was a full $2 cheaper than all the other stores. Also, you can’t forget the two-buck Chuck!
Western Iowa, Nebraska (Omaha/Council Bluffs/etc.)
Whole Foods
Location(s): Omaha, also Nationwide, Canada, and UK
On-line GF guide: Click here for Omaha’s (Midwest region) gluten-free list. Somewhere else? Go here to choose your store, and click the “special diets” link on the left to find a list of gluten-free products available at your Whole Foods location.
Notes: n/a
The Walmart in Altoona has a small but good Gluten Free zone in the grocery aisle. About 6 or so feet of GF products. Hope this trend continues. Some prices are cheaper than my usual grocery store.
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Cory Reply:
July 29th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I noticed that myself the last time I was at Wal-Mart (few and far between for us…). I was surprised that they even cared to have a GF section at all. I will have to add it to my list.
Thanks Kent!
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Just tried something new. Bell and Evans GF Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets. Found them in the freezer section at Hy-Vee in Ankeny. Very good flavor and excellent pieces of chicken. Two thumbs up from the whole family! Give’em a try. Much better for you and much better tasting than the fast food joints offerings!!
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