More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 1,626

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken and hot dogs as it faces higher food costs and surging demand.

“We have to adapt just like everybody else,” Executive Director Angela Gabel said about rising grocery prices.

Last year, Ritenour spent about $120,000 on food. The pantry budgeted $180,000 …

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