U.S. — As more and more families are hit by inflation under the Biden administration, experts are reporting that millions of Americans are turning to Costco samples as their primary source of sustenance.

"We used to be able to afford a decent meal," said Karen Snarl, a mother of three from suburban Ohio. "But with everything getting so expensive, we've had to get creative. So now, we pile in the minivan and take Ryden, Brynlee, Gynyveeve, Wendell, and Oliver to take a lap or two around Costco and fill up."

"We used to just go to Costco for the free samples as a treat," said Jimmy Williker, a father of two from Texas, as he lined up for a ground-beef mini taco. "But now, it's our main source of food. We'll go from sample station to sample station and make a meal out of whatever we can fin

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