BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Americans across the country are struggling with sky-high food prices right now. Inflation, tariffs, and extreme weather have all pushed grocery bills through the roof.

While many things cost more these days, 77% of Americans say they have felt the most significant increase in grocery costs! Food prices have risen 24% from 2020 to 2024, according to a report from the USDA’s Economic Research Service. Coffee prices surged 45% in August year over year.

Here are some tips to help you stretch your food budget.

First shop with a plan. – Consumer Reports nutritionist Amy Keating says don’t just bring a list, but also be realistic about the week ahead. It might be a good idea to shop for some meals that are good leftovers or can be frozen, to avoid overbuying and fo

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