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Why Americans Feel The Toll Of High Inflation Beyond Gas Pumps & Grocery Stores

People shop in a supermarket in Washington, DC, on May 26, 2022, as Americans brace for summer sticker shock as inflation continues to grow. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP) (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images)

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Chicago food pantries struggle to meet demand with rising inflation, fewer volunteers

Food pantries across the country are seeing a higher demand for their services as they navigate higher costs for food, gas and other services. Some groups are also running into a shortage of volunteers.

Reset hears from several organizations in the Chicago area about their struggles and needs.

GUESTS: Alici McNeal, vice president of community day services at Ada S. McKinley Community Services

Greg Trotter, spokesperson for Nourishing Hope

Man-Yee Lee, director of communication at Greater Chicago Food Depository

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