“They need your help”: Inflation hitting local food shelves hard

WCCO Beret Leone | October 17, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s a hidden problem, but a growing one. Food insecurity impacts tens of thousands of Minnesotans every year.

“No one wants to talk about it. No one wants to raise their hand and say I don’t have enough food to eat,” Every Meal Vice President Nate Youngblood said.

Inflation continues to plague the nation. Last month, prices stayed uncomfortably high, sitting at 8.2% more than it was a year ago. It’s hitting organizations aiming to feed hungry bellies hard.

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