[Leaning Right]

> Inflation on food has been the worst of anything. <

And that’s why food (and energy) are never included in calculations of “core inflation”. Those things are just too “volatile”, dontcha know?

[ridesthemiles]

BUT——PEOPLE with FOOD STAMPS, etc., got a 12.6% increase in their benefits on OCT 1st.

SOC SEC COL raise is 3.2%

WE ALSO EAT !!!!!!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I keep a "snack drawer" at the store for employees. It is pretty basic stuff, some granola bars, some yogurt, some packets of nuts and fruit like bananas, oranges, apples, pears and so forth. I also keep coffee and tea for customers and employees.

I was going through my expenses and the cost of doing this has gone up just under 50% since 2018.

This is not high priced premium stuff. Most of it is store brand.