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Soaring Prices Putting Basic Food Staples Out of Reach, Middle Class Turning to Food Banks
 
Published by kidmercuryblog
04-29-2008

Soaring Prices Putting Basic Food Staples Out of Reach, Middle Class Turning to Food Banks

According to the Labor Department, the average cost of groceries is climbing at an annual rate of about 5%, the sharpest increase in 18 years. Average weekly earnings are rising at an annual rate of 3.3%.
his disparity has resulted in significantly higher customer traffic at bakery thrift outlets, employees say, as well as a surge in people turning to food banks.

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