Many supermarkets show their concern for the gluten free community by publishing lists of gluten free products available in these stores. Each list contains — or should contain — the reminder that ingredients change frequently and that gluten free shoppers must still read every ingredients label. No promises can be made. However, shoppers are much more likely to be successful if they use these lists.

 For each supermarket, I have provided links to help you find a convenient location and to access their list of gluten free products. By linking directly to the site, you get the most up-to-date information available. In most cases, I have also listed the states served by each supermarket chain. The supermarkets are listed in alphabetical order, but I suggest that you start with the list from the Kroger "Family of Stores". This company operates stores using fourteen different store names. It is very possible that there is one that is convenient to you.

Earth Fare Markets, with outlets in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Click on the name for information. "Earth Fare makes it easy for gluten intolerant customers to find foods they can stomach — literally! With over 1000 gluten free items to choose from and clearly marked "gluten free" within the stores, shoppers don’t have to guess about where to find gluten free food any more."

Hannaford Markets, serving Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York. This link will enable you find a convenient location. Click here for their brochure on gluten free ingredients.

Hy-Vee Markets, with outlets in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota. Click here for their list of gluten free store-brand products.  (10/10/08)
 

Kroger "Family of Stores". This group of stores operates using fourteen different store names, so it is entirely possible that you have one in your neighborhood but have never associated it with the word "Kroger".  These store names include Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph’s, King Soopers, Fry’s Food, Dillons, Smith Food and Drugs, Quality Food Centers, Food For Less, City Market, Owen’s Market, Jay C. Foods, Highlander, and Gerbes. Click here to find a convenient store location. Be aware that your list may include stores that do not have food departments.

The Kroger "family of stores" publishes a list of gluten free foods that applies to all 14 of these establishments. I particularly like the introduction to the list, which spells out exactly how the list was developed, explains its limitations, and gives a phone number (866-632-6900) for registered dieticians that can answer your questions.

Meijer, with stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Click on the store name to find a convenient location. Click here for their list of gluten free products.

Publix, with stores inAlabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Click here for their list of gluten free products.

ShopRite, with stores in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Connecticut. Click here for their list of gluten free products.

Trader Joe’s, with stores nationwide and an impressive assortment of celiac-friendly. The store’s named is linked to a list of outlets nationwide. Click here for their list of "no gluten ingredients used".

Wegmans, serving Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. The link on the store name will help you find a convenient location. Here is their list of gluten free items  among  their store brands.

Whole Foods Markets, with outlets nationwide as well as in Canada. Since different stores have different gluten free food lists, you must first choose a store, then click on "special diets" in the left column, and finally choose "gluten free", "gluten free.casein free", or "wheat free". The Gluten Free Bake-House is a division of Whole Foods that provides frozen gluten free bakery products to the entire network.