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Wish Granted by: WishUponAHeroFoundation May 22, 2009

I WISH I had a hero to help me get food in my house.(Diabetic).

Here's the issue. I am a type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic, on a strict low sugar, low carb diet. I recently was downsized from my job, along with several other newer employees. I have been to DHS here in Illinois, but because my boyfriend (whom I am living with) is employed, and because most of the bills are in his name (utilities and such), DHS has denied me food assistance. The problem is, is that he is only making just over minimum wage where he works, and can barely cover the major bills to begin with. When you add on the extra expense of purchasing diabetic friendly foods (sugar free, low carb, splenda, etc), it's nearly impossible. A bag of splenda is nearly $6.00. The sugar free syrup or jelly is twice as expensive as the normal stuff,on top of him now trying to cover my test strips, insulin, lancets, and other medical supplies (which we're falling short on as well, he doesn't have enough to cover the bills plus my medical plus my food). I've been to a couple of the food pantries, but they don't really supply any special needs products. If there is anyone in the area who might be able to help me out getting food for the next few weeks (while I search for a new job), it would be really appreciated.
Are there any hero's out there who might be able to provide me with possibly gift cards or certificates to any of the grocery stores around here? We don't have much, a Bill's IGA, Randy's Market, and the Super Walmart. I just learned about Angel Food Ministries as well. The closest location to us is posted below in a link. Anything right now would be greatly appreciated. Without eating I can not take my insulin, and without my insulin, I am in serious trouble.
***Update***
Below is a list of items that I am still desperately needing right now...
Milk (1% or Skim)
Meat (hamburger, chicken, etc)
BUTTER
Cheese
Orange Juice
Wheat Bread
SPLENDA
Any fresh Vegetables or Fruit
Whole Wheat Pasta noodles






www.angelfoodministries.com/host.asp?id=2018
 
Type: Need
Wisher: shutterbug81
Added: May 6, 2009 - 1:34 am
Wish is for: Self
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Staunton
Category: Object
Sub Category: Food
Views: 418
Comments: 12
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  • WishUponAHeroFoundation 14 months ago - Accepted!

    The Walk On Heroes and the Illinois Chapter will be delivering over $150 of food for you.

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  • shutterbug81 14 months ago

    I want to extend a huge thank you to the Illinois Chapter, the Walk on Hero's foundation, and the entire WUAHF for all of the kind words, words of advice, and assistance that they have given me. Granting this wish means more to me than you could ever know, and I am so grateful to everyone who helped out on this. Thank you so much again!!!

    Jennifer McConnell

  • shutterbug81 14 months ago

    Thank you so much to everyone who helped me with this wish! Yesterday, Jeanene showed up at my front door with a pickup truck FULL of food and household supplies to grant this wish. Meats, Fruits, Veggies, insulin, test strips, cleaners, personal supplies, and more, that will for sure last at least a couple of weeks, while I get going with this new job that I started yesterday. Thank you so much Jeanene, you are a true Hero!

    Jennifer

  • birdiesmomverified member icon 14 months ago

    WTG! What an awesome wish to grant. I am happy you will have much needed food and supplies.
    Renata
    Illinois Chapter

  • herhoneydewverified member icon 14 months ago

    Jennifer, I wasnt to let you knowthat some of this money will go to get you a vial of your much needed insulin and that test strips the rest will go into the food. :)
    I wil be calling and delivering this sometime tomorrow. =)

  • TammyStoneverified member icon 14 months ago

    WTG WishUponAHeroFoundation!!!! and the Illinois Chapter!!!! As a diabetic, I understand the hardship of trying to buy food for a special needs diet and have wished that I could help out on this wish, but I couldn't....It makes my heart smile to see such wonderful hero's come forward and help out shutterbug!!!! Congratulations Shutterbug and WUAHF and Illinois Chapter....You all ROCK!!!!

  • shutterbug81 14 months ago

    Ok. To update this a little...I went to the Staunton Food Pantry on Tuesday.... I received 1 paper grocery sack of food (canned veggies which I can eat, canned fruit which I can not eat, a loaf of bread, and 2 hamburger helper pasta meals, which I can eat in careful moderation). Along with the sack of food, I received a coupon for Bill's IGA good for 1lb of hamburger, 1 gallon of milk, and a dozen eggs. This will last me a couple days (the milk and eggs will last about a week). I am still in great need of meats (hamburger, chicken, anything like that), Butter, and diabetic friendly food products.

  • klr1981verified member icon 14 months ago

    Shutterbug - Please let me know how you made out at the Food Bank. I have a 6 yr. old daughter who is type 1 diabetic and know the struggles and the costs of the special foods, etc. I am here to help just let me know how.

    -josh-

  • shutterbug81 14 months ago

    Jeanene, Thank you so much. I will be there at 8am tomorrow. Thank you for everything you are doing and have done thus far. It means more than you could ever know right now.

    Jennifer McConnell

  • herhoneydewverified member icon 14 months ago

    shutterbug~ I called Bills IGA and spoke with Bill himself and he told me to tell you to please go to the Staunton Food Bank in the am around 8am and speak with Carol. He said she will fix you right up.. Make sure to talk to her he said. Also I am waiting for a call back from Randys. Keeping my fingers crossed.
    HUGS,
    Jeanene

  • shutterbug81 14 months ago

    Yes, I did (and unfortunately I can't take it back now, I wish I'd have known). I did list my medical expenses, but they claim that if he makes $1500.00 gross per month, that he can support us both, even with the medical expenses. After his car payment, our month to month neccissary bills, and his gas to get back and forth to work, it leaves very little money left over. Thank you both for your advice, and best wishes. I appreciate it very much. Misty, I hope your sister takes my words (in pm) to heart. She's too young to start having the issues I did because of my negligence. God bless guys!

  • mistynicholecverified member icon 14 months ago

    do you put your boyfriend on the application for foodstamps with you? YOU also can put your medical expenses on the application too. make sure you have up to date info on prices of your supplies and rent/utilities. My sister has tons of unused lanclets if i had postage i could send to you. i'm glad to hear that you actually eat the way you are susposed to my sister who is 16 has been diabetic for 4-5 years and she never checks her blood sugar and eats whatever she wants and as a result her diabetis is out of control. pm me and maybe we can come up with something

  • Dottiebirdverified member icon 14 months ago

    Like you I am a diabetic, I use both insulin and pills (as I am a type 2 diabetic). Although I can't financially help you wout with food I can tell you of a place that can help with the cost of medications. I am in the process of applying for assistance from PPArx.org (my doc has the paperwork to fill out his portion and then he will send in). You might have seen a Montel Williams for the program. I have used it before and it helps. I know Eli Lily (insulin) and Lifescan (One Touch Meters) participate in the program. If you qualify (based on your income, or lack thereof) you can get medications/meter(s) free or low cost. I am able to get my insulin, meter, test strips and Avandia (my most expensive output meds wise) for free. The rest I qualified for low cost but there was only about a $6.00 difference between the program and the pharmacy as they are generic meds so I opted to continue with the pharmacy with those. I hope this helps. Good luck.

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