$20 for lettuce today, $50 tomorrow — how local food banks are handling inflation
It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to take a pause from the holiday hustle and bustle, and give back to our community through charitable causes.
One way a lot of people like to give back is by donating food or money to their local food bank.
While grocery prices are stabilizing, grocery prices are up about 20% compared to four years ago.
So how is inflation impacting food banks ahead of this holiday season? We put together a panel of three food bank organizers to get a better understanding of how inflation is impacting their day to day work, and the communities they serve.
GUESTS:
- Otis Pimpleton, food services manager for the Rainier Valley Food Bank
- Eric Williams, team member at Second Harvest Inland Northwest
- Jan Coen, founder and food bank coordinator for the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank
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