Rising Food Prices Starting To Hit DFW Area Food Banks

Dallas TX

16 September, 2021

2:06 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth September 16, 2021 DFW area food banks are starting to become concerned with the rising prices of food, mainly protein products. U.S. Government data shows beef is up 14 percent, pork is up 12 percent and poultry is up 6.6 percent in costs compared to December of 2020. The spike in prices means food banks may have a tougher time meeting the need of families still struggling during the ongoing pandemic. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.