Alameda County Food Bank Faces Dual Strain Of Rising Demand, Inflation

CBS San Francisco

July 14, 2022

Nationally, inflation has hit 9.1% the highest in 40 years. While the Bay Area didn't see a jump to those levels, it was high enough and food banks are seeing a huge increase in the need for food and the cost to do business.

Those at the Alameda County Community Food Bank have noticed a line of cars starting at 6:30 in the morning, with people waiting to grab a box of groceries. This as donations to keep dwindling.

From the drive thru, to those standing in line, the Alameda County Community Food Bank hasn't been this busy in years.

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