Going into the holiday season, food pantries across metro Atlanta are preparing to serve families battling inflation this holiday season.
The national food index increased 2.1% over the last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Consumer Price Index. Despite this, organizations throughout the city are working hard to ensure that residents’ access to affordable food resources remains untouched.
One food bank that has been dedicated to this initiative is the Community Food Center – Jonesboro, operated by the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
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