Americans are changing their grocery shopping routines due to the biggest price jump in 50 years. The cost of buying food to eat at home has increased by 33% since the beginning of 2019, according to government figures.
Local Impact
In Lexington, Massachusetts, Apral Jack, 50, scouts for deals at her local supermarket before buying groceries. She looks for coupons and compares prices to find the best deals. Jack has had to cut back on some of her favorite foods due to the rising prices.
Similarly, in Cleveland, Texas, Ada Torres, 60, has had to adjust her family’s diet. They can no longer afford to buy ground beef, which has increased in price by 79% since 2019. Instead, they opt for chicken and cold cuts as their main source of animal protein.
National Trend
The rising grocery prices are not limited to these areas. Across the country, people are feeling the pinch. In San Francisco, Jack Chang, a self-employed barber, struggles to make ends meet. He has to be careful with his budget and often relies on food assistance programs to feed his family.
In Hawaii, the situation is even more challenging due to the state’s reliance on cargo ships for food. The cost of shipping goods between the islands has skyrocketed, making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
