At 65, “Marianne” found herself standing in the grocery aisle, staring at the prices. Living alone on a fixed income, she wanted to eat healthy but didn’t know where to start. “I walk through the store and try to make healthy choices, but everything costs so much,” she told The Epoch Times. “It’s hard to maintain a nutritious diet on a budget these days.”
Marianne’s story is not unique. Across the United States, the rising cost of food is generating major problems. Grocery prices have spiked by 23.6 percent since 2020, with one in four adults reporting food insecurity in 2024. Persistent high costs can make it difficult for many households, especially those on fixed incomes, to maintain a healthy diet.
