Celiac.com 05/26/2023 – Three cheers for Girl Scout Troop 3656 in Seaford, New York! The troop has successfully campaigned for gluten-free options to be added to their school district’s menu. The troop’s initiative began when troop member Giuliana Caratelli, who has celiac disease, was unable to eat school lunches, due to her immune reaction to gluten.
Determined to help their fellow scout, Troop 3656 created up a plan to promote gluten-free meals for their Bronze Award project, the first in a series of medals that move up the Girl Scout rankings. The troop presented their idea to the principal and assistant principal of Seaford Manor School, and began working with the district’s food service director, Betty Ann Fiola, on a plan to add gluten-free options to the lunch menu.
