Causes
What is inflation?
Prices of things going up over time.
What food has become more expensive: eggs or air?
Eggs.
Are fast food prices higher or lower today than years ago?
Higher.
Who is hurt most by rising food prices?
Low-Income Families
True or False: Food prices have increased in the last few years.
True.
What problem made food harder to transport during COVID?
Supply chain problems.
What store do people buy food from?
Grocery store.
What meal used to be called cheap but now costs more?
Fast food combo meals.
What do some people skip because food costs too much?
Meals.
What food item became famous online for being expensive?
Eggs.
What happens to crops during droughts?
They grow less food.
What happens when stores pay more for products?
Customers pay more too.
Why are restaurants charging more money?
Food and worker costs increased.
Why do families make shopping lists more often now?
To save money.
About how many times do most people grocery shop each month?
Around 4 times.
What happens when gas prices rise?
Food transportation costs more.
What does “budget shopping” mean?
Trying to spend less money.
What happens if restaurants don’t raise prices?
They lose money.
What might people stop buying when prices are high?
Snacks, junk food, or extra items.
What holiday food becomes expensive around Thanksgiving?
Turkey.
Name one reason food prices rise.
Inflation, weather, transportation, wars, supply chain issues, etc.
What is one way families save money on food?
Coupons, buying less, cheaper brands, etc.
Name one fast food place affected by rising prices.
McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s.
How can rising food prices affect families?
They may struggle to afford enough food.
What is one thing people can do to help save money on food?
Meal planning, coupons, buying in bulk, etc.