Elaina, 17 years old, OH

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Elainia is a strong and determined young woman who continues to show resilience despite facing significant challenges in her life. She and her sister spent time in the foster care system and experienced the loss of their father at a very young age. Even through these difficult experiences, Elainia remains focused on building a positive future for herself. Elainia works hard in school and is determined to succeed. She understands the importance of education and continues to push herself forward despite the obstacles she has faced. She enjoys creative outlets such as drawing and expressing herself through art, and she appreciates opportunities that allow her to grow, explore her interests, and build confidence. Those who know Elainia describe her as thoughtful, determined, and resilient. She continues to work toward her goals and is committed to creating a bright future for herself.

Elaina has started school this week. The school offers free lunch and has an a la carte option where extra food can be purchased. However, Elaina's grandmother has limited funds and giving her extra money is currently difficult. Elaina has asked about buying her own food and packing her own snacks. She gets on the bus very early and doesn't have time to cook breakfast, but she can buy breakfast bars or Pop-Tarts. These are items that she can purchase on her own with the Kroger gift card.