Food pantries brace for longer lines this holiday season due to inflation

Jacksonville-area food pantries prep for inflation, holiday season

The Jacksonville Food Bank and Salvation Army are both reporting higher numbers of people coming to get food from them as inflation continues to drive food prices up in advance of the holiday season.

Food pantries brace for longer lines this holiday season due to inflation

As inflation puts more of strain on consumer’s pockets, local food banks are working to bring a bit of relief. But skyrocketing prices are hitting food banks like Feed More on both ends. Now it’s spending more on food and donations are dwindling.