Tina, 29 years old, CA

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Tina was in and out of foster care through most of her childhood and teen years. Despite this, Tina has worked hard to create a great life for her and her son. She is now a full time college student and also working to support herself and her son. For the first time, Tina is excited to have her own place just for her and her son. They love playing board games and video games together in their free time. Tina is a kind, caring, positive person who always thinks about the people around her.

Tina is a hardworking single mom who is doing everything she can to keep things together for herself and her son. She’s a full-time college student, taking a full course load, while also working full time to support her small family. Tina recently started a new job, but her first paycheck won’t arrive for a few more weeks, and right now, she’s struggling to keep food on the table. She’s doing her best to stay strong, but it’s been incredibly difficult. Tina has been leaning on campus and community resources, but they can only stretch so far. A grocery gift card would mean a bit of breathing room during this stressful time and ensure her son doesn’t go without the food he needs.