Faiyon, 17 years old

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Faiyon spent many years of his young life in a home that both neglectful and abusive. He has witnessed both parents behaving inappropriately through drug use and criminal activity. He came into foster care a few years ago, but sadly Faiyon is still learning how to unlearn many things. He is currently living in a group home, and he is slowly adapting to it. He is a great kid at heart but needs more time to undo the bad habits he picked up from a life of scarcity. He loves to play basketball and has been enjoying making friends for the first time ever in his new placement.

Faiyon’s journey has been marked by challenges that few can truly understand. Growing up in a precarious situation, he often faced days without food, an experience that lingers in his memory and shadows his sense of security. Now, residing in a group home, he is grateful for the meals provided, but as a growing teen, the scarcity still haunts him. There are moments when hunger gnaws at him, not just physically but emotionally, bringing back echoes of a past filled with uncertainty and hunger. An Uber Eats gift card would mean so much more than just food—it would represent a sense of autonomy and choice in his life. When he feels an extra rumbly hunger, reclaiming a bit of control over his nourishment, something so basic yet so profoundly important. It would allow him to see food not as a scarcity but as an opportunity—a chance to nourish not just his body but also his spirit. This simple gift could help Faiyon move beyond the memories of his past, allowing him to embrace the present with hope and make choices that remind him of his worth.