Surging Prices , Compound Problems for, Food Banks in America.
The Associated Press reports food banks in America are being hampered by two problems at once.
The Associated Press reports food banks in America are being hampered by two problems at once.
Food prices have risen substantially as issues with the global supply chain continue to cripple the United States.
Food prices have risen substantially as issues with the global supply chain continue to cripple the United States.
Already tasked with helping to nourish families who've been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, food banks worry there won't be enough to go around.
Already tasked with helping to nourish families who've been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, food banks worry there won't be enough to go around.
When food prices go up... food insecurity for those who are experiencing it just gets worse.
, Katie Fitzgerald, CFO of Feeding America, via the Associated Press.
These issues have forced food banks in the United States to make substitutions and alter serving sizes.
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Millions of U.S. citizens rely on organizations such as food banks for nutrition to live.
Experts suggest supply chain issues are on the mend but expect prices to remain inflated for the time being.
Experts suggest supply chain issues are on the mend but expect prices to remain inflated for the time being.
Labor shortages and rising transportation costs have made shipping goods from overseas even more expensive.
Labor shortages and rising transportation costs have made shipping goods from overseas even more expensive.
An average container coming from Asia prior to COVID would cost about $4,000.
Today, that same container is about $18,000.
, Bryan Nichols, VP of Sales for Transnational Foods Inc., via the Associated Press