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RESPONSES TO QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Is the cost of groceries affecting your Thanksgiving?

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Are you feeling any effects of inflation as you prepare for this year’s Thanksgiving meal? What menu items have gone up — or down — in price?

  • Good morning! No oysters and, yes, prices are definitely higher! Happy Thanksgiving. — Name withheld
  • Yes. Some regular things that we have on the table are not going to be there; less desserts, too. We have to cut back where we can. — Sandy Johnson
  • Working at a grocery store, I’ve heard folks saying they aren’t doing their big shop for the meal. Many are splitting it up over several paychecks this year. Times are tight. — Valerie Ann Jackson
  • Every meal has hit all-time highs. — Denise Clendenning
  • No way. I have a menu and a shopping list. When on sale, I get what I need, so it’s very affordable. So far, my Thanksgiving is under $50. — Denise Bella
  • This affects my mood. I still purchase because I’m not going to let it ruin the holiday for my family and friends, but I’d definitely much rather spend that extra cash on other things! This administration has been the absolute worst! Glad to see them go! — Hippie Peace
  • The price of literally everything is up over the last four years. Inflation is theft. End the Fed. Hopefully, better times are ahead. — Marinus Willett
  • Everything is up; nothing is down. — Cynthia Lewis

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