Food bank only had raisins. My food stamps were cut by two thirds. Inflation is way up. Specific shortages. I asked some people around me and they’re also struggling. No emergency announcements. Feels like a cover up. I heard US shale oil is peaking. All this and I live in the central valley of California, ag central. I should have food easily, instead it’s a struggle.
It’s so strange. There’s this really large divide happening in America. And I am not even talking about a political one. It’s a huge class one, and you’re either on the side of the fence that doesn’t seem to think much of anything is going on, or you’re drowning every day with something new being thrown at you ever other second. More people are depending on pantries than ever before. If you’ve got time, consider grabbing from a variety of banks over sticking to just one. Could save your life. Other suggestion is grabbing the world’s largest thing of pinto beans and rice (Walmart will ship) and living off of that and a multi-vitamin for as long as you can. Add in some veggies if you can, use the scraps for broth. Best of luck, it looks like folks got your back anyways.
Sorry to hear about your struggle. Food costs are up.
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS - Division of Consumer Prices and Price Indexes
Looks like:
- fast food outpaced everything
- $10 worth of groceries in May 2023 cost $10.10 in May 2024… seem like more? :)
Food prices have been high for a while and it’s probably tough for donations. We are looking at a 30% higher cost of groceries compared to 5 years ago with some items up to 50%. I think the main reason for the cost is corporate greed. If you have an Aldi nearby it’s probably the best place to shop on a budget.
Prices have been going down around here.
Where are you?
My dad is retired and volunteers at a food bank. They had to cut the number of bags of groceries during the pandemic but it’s since bounced back.
I’m 100% sure this is regional though, so it obvs doesn’t represent your area. Where are you at, roughly?