Maddy, 24 years old, OH

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Maddy is a determined mother of two who has overcome early life challenges to build a bright, stable future for her family. Placed in care at birth and adopted by her foster parents, she uses writing to process her journey and explore her identity. An accomplished author who has self-published several poetry books on Amazon, Maddy is now balancing college courses, working from home as a call representative, and drafting her first romance novel—driven every day by her deep love for her children.

Maddy recently made the difficult decision to leave an overnight job after realizing the schedule was making it challenging for her to function during the day and be present for her children. Because her income had increased, her SNAP benefits were reduced, and she has now depleted her savings while searching for a daytime position that better supports her family’s needs. Maddy’s son has food allergies that require a special diet, making many of his safe food options more expensive. A grocery gift card would provide much-needed relief and help Maddy keep allergy-safe meals and everyday essentials in the home while she works toward securing new employment.