I’m just a young girl from Jersey, but my heart still remembers the day my world turned around at Dunkin' Donuts. It was a usual morning when I felt like trying something new: the avocado toast with tangy tomatoes.  After I got my order, my teeth sank into the most impeccable, scrumptious thing.  It was a burst of flavor, a different type of tang in my tongue; a moment of pure joy that lit up my day.

Due to my religious beliefs, bacon bits were never an option for me.  For people with dietary restrictions as well, this made tomatoes a healthier option or a substitute option for others.  As a Hindu teenager, there were places where I couldn’t get specific things because of what they contained.  If I wanted something that had things like bacon, pepperoni, beef, etc, I would always have to ask the waiter to remove it or replace it with other meats like chicken or shrimp.  This causes the modified meal to not have as much quality as it originally does.  Because of this I cannot enjoy my meal as much.

Tomatoes became my beloved choice, filling my heart with happiness and my belly with warmth. I would race to Dunkin' always ordering the avocado toast with tomatoes; practically counting the seconds until I could sink my teeth into that glorious toast. Each bite was a celebration, a reminder that there’s beauty in simple pleasures.

But then, without warning, the unthinkable happened—they removed the tomatoes from the menu. My heart was shattered. For days, I wept, mourning the loss of my favorite meal. I would always think about the tangy aftertaste the tomatoes left in my mouth, knowing that I would never feel that again.  It wasn’t just food; it was a part of my daily joy, a source of comfort that brightened up my life.  It brought me though the obstacles in my life.  Now without them, I don’t know how I’ll ever get through hardships without the feeling of comfort and courage.  Now, I find myself standing in line, settling for plain, avocado toast, feeling the emptiness where those luscious tomatoes once were.  The tangy tomatoes were gone forever.  I thought to myself.  But if we do something about it, maybe, just maybe we can bring the tomatoes back

This isn’t just about me; it’s about everyone who faces dietary and religious restrictions, searching for something delicious and fulfilling. We deserve options that bring us joy and allow us to share in the simple happiness of a meal.

Please join me in signing this petition to bring back the juicy tomatoes to Dunkin' Donuts. Together, we can make our voices heard and hopefully revive that spectacular creation that changed my life forever.