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$120
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Special foods for James who has sensory and texture aversions

Posted Oct 23, 2024
James is an extremely picky eater, which is likely influenced by his autism and associated sensory and texture issues. He takes two different medications that cause him to feel ravenously hungry all the time. His mother, who has MS and doesn’t drive, relies on a limited monthly food budget from food stamps. Together, they have sought help from numerous food pantries in their county, but finding foods that James will eat has proven difficult. James has specific dietary needs: he is allergic to pineapple and nuts and will only eat ground turkey, hot dogs, potato rolls, Pops, Frosted Flakes cereal, strawberries, grapes, and chicken noodle soup. He drinks only whole milk. His favorite food is State Fair corndogs, but he is very particular and will only eat that brand. The family’s only source of additional support is James’s grandmother, who lives far away but makes monthly visits to take them to Sam's Club to stock up on corndogs and other foods James can enjoy. This wish is for a Sam's Club gift card so James can have access to his beloved corndogs and other essential foods he will eat.

James is 10 years old and lives in NJ

James is an amazing boy who is loved by all! He is autistic, smart, polite, and has the best sense of humor. He enjoys watching YouTube and pretending he has his own podcast. He likes to learn new things online and then quiz his mother, and he loves it when she doesn't know the answer. He also enjoys doing puzzles with his mother and helping her cook.