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Inflation Driving More Americans To Food Banks For Thanksgiving Staples

As food prices continue to increase because of inflation, more Americans say that this Thanksgiving, they’re turning to local food banks to get essentials for the holiday feast.

“This is the first time I’ve had to pick up a box of everyday staples from a food bank in my life,” Brenda Stuart, of Washington, told The Epoch Times.

“I am not destitute; I have a job, but I can’t afford to make Thanksgiving dinner the way prices are at the grocery store.”

Ms. Stuart is one of several people interviewed by The Epoch Times who said that they’ve been forced to seek out food assistance ahead of the holidays because of soaring costs at the supermarket.

“I can buy a live turkey for just about the same price it costs to buy a frozen one at the store,” Tammy Moore, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, told The Epoch Times.

“I was going to pick up some cranberry sauce, then I saw how expensive it was, and I wanted to vomit.”

Read Full Article Here: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/inflation-driving-more-americans-food-banks-thanksgiving-staples