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Does it seem like there is a major food crisis in the US right now? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Food bank only had raisins. My food stamps were cut by two thirds. Inflation is way up. Specific shortages. I asked some people around me and they're also struggling. No emergency announcements. Feels like a cover up. I heard US shale oil is peaking. All this and I live in the central valley of California, ag central. I should have food easily, instead it's a struggle.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

It's so strange. There's this really large divide happening in America. And I am not even talking about a political one. It's a huge class one, and you're either on the side of the fence that doesn't seem to think much of anything is going on, or you're drowning every day with something new being thrown at you ever other second. More people are depending on pantries than ever before. If you've got time, consider grabbing from a variety of banks over sticking to just one. Could save your life. Other suggestion is grabbing the world's largest thing of pinto beans and rice (Walmart will ship) and living off of that and a multi-vitamin for as long as you can. Add in some veggies if you can, use the scraps for broth. Best of luck, it looks like folks got your back anyways.