Liv, 16 years old | 23 DAYS WAITING

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Independence High School

Liv is a shy, creative, and thoughtful young person. She is deeply committed to disrupting cycles of generational trauma, which she goes through, showing great responsibility in her household, staying focused on her education, increasing her attendance and school engagement, and working to get a job. She has a history of foster care throughout her elementary school years and has been impacted by a lack of resources, dysfunctional family dynamics, and financial insecurity.

Liv is requesting a Whole Foods gift card to help her create healthier eating habits. She wants to break generational patterns of unhealthy eating and recognizes the positive impact that food has on her body and mind. Liv is excited to try new recipes she discovered on TikTok, including delicious tacos, pasta dishes, and sandwiches. Through this, she hopes to develop her cooking skills and learn more about adulting and healthy eating. This request has been split into two wishes to allow for a great shopping trip! This is wish 1 of 2.