Food bank lines grow as inflation cuts into purchasing power

July 15, 2022

Food banks across the U.S. are reporting that more people are seeking help as the high cost of everyday items makes it harder for them to put meals on the table and gas in their tanks. “It does not look like it’s going to get better overnight,” said Katie Fitzgerald, president and chief operating officer for Feeding America. “Demand is really making the supply challenges complex.”

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