Harley and her husband, Justin, met as teenagers, became best friends, eventually fell in love and then became husband and wife. After having three children together, their bond has only grown.
“My man’s a big support. [Justin] helps me a lot…He’s my rock,” shares Harley.
Justin works three jobs to ensure their kids — Dominic, 7, Tice, 6, and Aurora, 4 — have everything needed to grow and thrive, especially since the family has faced medical challenges recently.
About two years ago, Tice was diagnosed with a heart murmur and shortly after that, Dominic was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Between managing multiple diagnoses and travelling for appointments, Harley and Justin have their hands full. Harley has
had a hard time finding a job that allows for the flexibility she needs to support her sons.
With medical expenses, gas prices and day-to-day costs, making ends meet can be a challenge. Thankfully, Harley can
visit a Kansas Food Bank agency partner in Decatur County.
“We rely on this place,” Harley says. “It’s super beneficial to us.” Harley also receives creative recipes from Food Bank staff that help her hide vegetables in meals to help ensure her kids have a well-balanced diet that supports their health.
“My kids don’t like vegetables, but I can make zucchini pasta and they can’t tell,” Harley says.
Thank you for sharing hope in the form of healthy food for families like Harley’s.
