Resources to prepare for potential Food Shortages in America
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Whether your known to stick to a strict grocery store list when shopping or just grab as you go I’m pretty sure that you may have noticed that the cost of your essential everyday items have drastically increased in price. You can thank inflation for that!
However, many have noticed that the cost for food has continued to rise since the beginning of the worldwide pandemic in 2020. In order to combat the new expense of increased food prices we need to “get creative”. Whether things will ever resume back to normalcy or not it is important that as a people we try to get ahead of the curve by making smarter financial decisions.
I’m sure that no one likes the feeling of seeing the big price tag for your groceries at the checkout line only to have to do financial calculations in your head to determine what other things we might have to sacrifice financially because we just got hit with a high food bill. This is a troubling time for all of us. This current inflation resembles a sort of tax on all of us, and it is ultimately hurting and affecting our quality of life.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics food prices in May 2022 were 10.1% which is higher than last years records in May 2021. These labor challenges are not only hurting the American citizens but are hurting the food sector and many other big industries.
For example, the fast-food industry has been experiencing a labor shortage and offering significant bonuses to attract potential workers i.e. Taco Bell and McDonalds. If you visit your local town you’d probably quickly see the prominent advertisements for workers on restaurant windows, making the shortages readily apparent.
Despite the looming potential food shortage and inflated food prices there is still help and resources available to help ease the painfully high grocery bill. The U.S. Government aids many by offering many nutritious food benefits for lower income homes that may need it the most through SNAP (food stamps), D-SNAP, and WIC for women, infants, and children.
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However, if relying on government assistance doesn’t really appease you I’d suggest applying for your local grocery stores loyalty rewards program. You can always save money this way by collecting points and then redeem them for food or applying the points for discount.
Another option is to pay with a grocery store reward/coupon or apply for a Costco Credit Card to receive cash-back for your purchases. Whatever you decide to do, make sure that you are getting yourself financially fit in order to remain comfortable during these uncertain times.
If you’re hungry now:
Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273). Information is available in English and Spanish. The hotline operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time.
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