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Healthy Groceries for Caroline who is looking for a post college

Posted Jul 8, 2021
Caroline graduated from college this spring, and she is so incredibly proud of herself for making it through against all the odds. She is part of the three percent of foster youth who age out AND graduate with a Bachelor's Degree. While Caroline is searching for a job, she could use some help with groceries. She is looking forward to stocking her pantry with healthy food such as fruits and veggies, milk, protein sources and some snacks. Caroline enjoys cooking for herself, and is excited to do some meal planning when she goes to her favorite grocery store, Safeway.

Caroline is 29 years old and lives in CA

Caroline, like so many in foster care, had a very tumultuous and unstable childhood. After multiple placements and bouncing back and forth between her biological and foster families, Caroline aged out at 18 with no family support. She became unhoused and struggled with her mental health, all while trying to come to terms with the trauma she experienced as a child. As Caroline says "I experienced years of abuse, therapy and pain during my time in care, but I am proud to call it my story and the reason for my strength. I have become grateful for a past that has made me not only to be resilient, but also to empathize strongly and strive to understand and care for others." Caroline finally found stability in her mid-20's and has since graduated from college with her bachelor's degree.

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