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Hi All!

I partly need to vent.  But, I'm also looking for advice on how to handle.

Included in my child's school fees, breakfast and snack are baked into the 
price.  Of course, there are no gluten free options.  And even though my child 
won't be consuming the food, I need to pay the full price.  Ok.  I'm doing it.

But now every activity my child is involved in, when there is a special event, 
I'm expected to pay the "food" fee and there is no food (other than a drink) 
available for her.  So, not only are we paying the expensive costs of gluten 
free food - we are also paying for other kids to eat food full of gluten (bagels 
for breakfast & subs for lunch).  Kind of like a triple whammy.  I've put up with 
it, but the latest activity has me ticked off.  They asked about food allergies 
up front.  I explained that I would bring my child's food - but got charged 
anyway.  When I politely asked if I needed to pay for my child - I faced a 
extremely defensive person that said the other kids need to eat.  I paid - 
because I don't want to create a problem for my child or cause any 
embarassment.  Now a polite email has gone to everyone explaining that you 
need to pay the money ($10) even if your child will not be eating the food.  
What child will eat $10 worth of bagels and subs anyway?  I'm sure they 
wouldn't miss my $10.  Some might say, it is only $10 - BUT - I'm already 
paying a lot extra for gluten free food.  And, it is happening at school and 
several activities and any special events that we attend.  Isn't the extra price 
for GF food enough of a burden for a person with Celiac Disease to bear?  

Are you all faced with this issue?  I'm looking for successful ways that you 
may have handled this.

Regards,
Laura

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