New study reveals alarming trend unfolding at American grocery stores — here's what 80% of families are noticingAccording to NBC, New York-based nonprofit Hunger Free America surveyed more than 1,700 families earning less than $100,000 to discover trends in grocery prices. This income bracket is considered to be the upper middle class.
It found that "over 80% [of respondents] said food costs more, and 55% of families said it's harder to afford the amount and quality of food they need."
Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg presented the findings in November on Capitol Hill. The U.S. Department of Agriculture stopped conducting its annual food insecurity study, so the nonprofit filled the gap.
It found that 22% of families with children said they had to reduce portion sizes for their kids' meals. Additionally, 14% were forced to "deprive children of some meals," according to NBC.
Another survey found that 80% of the U.S.'s food charities are also struggling to provide food for clients.
According to Ramsey Solutions, there are several reasons food prices are so high, including inflation, higher production and labor costs, global supply chain disruption, and droughts and flooding impacting crop yields.
While extreme weather events such as storms and droughts are always going to happen, rising global temperatures are intensifying them, making growing conditions even more difficult.
Food waste is also a notable problem in the United States that pushes up food prices. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 30% to 40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste...........
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