Christopher, 19 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING

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Christopher has been in foster care since he was 11 and has moved 23 times while in care. Through all of that change and uncertainty, he found joy, comfort, and a sense of purpose in cooking. He worked hard in school and graduated high school with honors. He now lives in his first apartment, works full-time, and is building an independent life for himself. Christopher hopes to turn his love of cooking into a career by starting his own catering business someday. He is hardworking, determined, and focused on creating a stable future doing something he truly loves.

Christopher is working hard to support himself as he settles into his first apartment. A Food Lion gift card would let him choose the groceries and ingredients he needs to prepare meals at home without stretching his paycheck even further. Christopher genuinely enjoys cooking, so a stocked kitchen would give him practical support and the comfort of making his own meals as he builds an independent life.