How is inflation affecting food insecurity in Chicago?

The pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity in Chicago. Now, inflation adds another hurdle to putting food on the table.

By Marie Mendoza
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A man looks at beef in the meat department at Lambert's Rainbow Market, on June 15, 2021 in Westwood, Mass. Charles Krupa/Associated Press
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A man looks at beef in the meat department at Lambert's Rainbow Market, on June 15, 2021 in Westwood, Mass. Charles Krupa/Associated Press

How is inflation affecting food insecurity in Chicago?

The pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity in Chicago. Now, inflation adds another hurdle to putting food on the table.

By Marie Mendoza
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The pandemic left millions of Americans facing food insecurity for the first time. About 1 in 7 people lack access to adequate and nutritious food in Cook County, according to a 2021 study by Feeding America. As grocery prices rise, food pantries across the city are seeing more demand from families in need.

Reset learns more about how inflation is affecting food pantries across Chicago.

GUESTS: Sophie Milam, vice president of public policy and advocacy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

Aber Abueid, food pantry director with Sanad Social Services