Food prices are on the increase does this affect/alarm you?

I always thought that rises in food prices would not affect me that much, but the last couple of months I feel the cruch. My money-saving potential every month has become very little now. My bank balance never seems to be growing!

It's a concern for everyone. The government food stamp program had made the suggestion that the amount that was being give to those on the program be raised to help meet the the rising cost of food. The President's answer was that, "The Government was being too generous as it was." Now before those that may agree with Bush, the average amount is $142.00 for an individual. These individuals are elderly, disabled people. How far would $142.00 take you? Would it cover all the food that you would need for a month? Would it even cover the basics? There are people that are not on any government programs and are still feeling the crunch of the rising food prices. They have had to go to food pantries in their communities and ask for a donation of food. It's not just individuals, but families as well. DCMerkle

yes, food has certainly gotten expensive and sadly it seems that wages are not corresponding with the prices of food and gas. if you havent before, now is the time to start living frugally!

It is just crazy and affects everyone, the reason everyone is still focusing on the gas prices is that has alot to do with the price of our food. It cost more for the trucks to the places they need to be and that cost is passed on to the consumer. My man is a bull-hauler, where at one time he was able to make a large profit with his truck now he is spending anywhere from 2 to $4,000 a week in fuel. Now since he has to do that, he has to charge the cattle buyer more to even be able to cover the cost of fuel, the cattle buyer in turn when the cattle is fat enough to go to slaughter for processing has to pay even more to get it there so he is going to charge more for the cattle, the processor is going to charge more to the stores and that is all passed on to us, the consumer. So the same for all our other food and supplies, if it cost more to transport that cost is passed on to us. So my focus will remain on fuel prices and when they go down so will everything else. To elaborate even more, it cost the farmer more to run his tractor to plant, feed and harvest everything we eat, it all comes down to the fuel. It is sad and scary when the oil co's are making so much profit and we are paying dearly for that.I believe we all care, the truckers tried doing a strike but then everyone just complained they just wanted more money, that strike was for everyone, not just them.

Yes I care very much. It does make it much harder to feed your children. I have 3 children under 5 and it's becoming more difficult to make ends meet. Bread at stop and shop went from $1.19 right up to $1.39 and I'm sure it will keep going up. Even milk in Connecticut is almost $5 for a gallon of milk. It really is ridiculous. Gas and food are the 2 most important things that we need to survive in this world and our paychecks can barley afford both! I'm getting really angry and dont know what to do half the time. I hope these prices start decreasing very sooon.

Well as far as farming goes, some prices of very basic foods CAN rise if there's things like the drout and like the whole tomatoes thing. This can really ful prices of food. And with Gas, they're all money mongers! I work in the oil and gas industry and that industry is raking in SO MUCH BANK there is NO excuse for gas prices to be this high. The only reason is that America is getting their oil from a land that doesn't like us, and so they're upping their prices and the government is doing it anyways. Also, normal inflation is a cause. Inflation will always be happening, and it will always be taking it's toll on blue collared and even less fortunate Americans. There NEEDS to be a change! People are starving and not even able to go to work because they can't afford the gas. There needs to be cap on the gas prices, or we need to switch to Willie Nelson's Corn Diesel which is SO CHEAP to make! All you do is throw old food in there and it makes fuel! The only problem is that since it's not popular it costs a bit right now, but if we committed to it, it would only probably cost down to 3.10 a gallon I'd assume. That's much easier than 4.20 a gallon! The government hears America's crys for a change and nothing seems to be happening. But the new presidental election is coming up, and maybe a change will happen then. here's to hoping!

Wow. . .what a discussion. . . The price of food can be scarey. . . but I think we in the U.S. do have a lot to learn. I watch some TV shows that show families whose budget is out of control. . . mostly because they don't have one. They spend money on eating out, video game rental and purchase, Latte, etc. And what people can't afford they buy on credit. I mean, buying groceries on credit I can understand. We need to eat. And if you don't have cash on hand you need to do what you need to do. . . But buying all of those expensive extras on credit is just beyond me.. . . I make the expense of sending my son to a private school. However, I see some families driving some really huge vehicles when dropping off their child at school. I mean, if you need a pick-up truck for your business, I can understand that. But I never could understand why people want to drive the huge vehicles as a family car. . . even before we got into this state of affairs with high gas prices. . . . . I mean, I think people forgot about thinking about tomorrow. . . .In the U.S. we seem to live on instant gratification. . . .How did we get to this point? Food is getting expensive, that's no lie. But I think some folks have just forgotten how to make a good old fashioned meal in a crock pot that will give enough leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. Actually, I think this country has just plain forgotten what leftovers are. I think this country has forgotten how to eat beans. I mean, a one pound bag can be purchased at the dollar store, for heaven's sake. And it will make quite a bit. Pinto Beans, Garbanzo beans, lentils. . . .It's a meal and it's protein and it's so cheap. And rice is at the dollar store (brown or white) is in a two pound bag. Add a couple of pieces of chicken and tomatoes (I still have canned and frozen tomatoes from last year's garden) and you've got a lot of food for very little money. I always plant a large garden. I'd plant fruit trees if I had the yard for it. And I happily exchange what I grow with others who grow other stuff. I think this country has also forgotten how to be neighborly like that, too. Bottled water? Never! I mean, I get it practically for free from my faucet. If it's purity you want, boil it. All it will cost you is a few moments of your time... .Put a pot to boil at night while you're watching TV. After it cools, put it in a container and put it in the fridge. You'll keep the planet cleaner and you'll save some money. And for that matter, drink water at lunch and dinner. It's healthier and cheaper. Get rid of the pop and drink mixes. And forget the joice as well. Buying and eating fruit is less expensive. Yes, food is getting expensive. But to tell the truth, I haven't felt the pinch there at all. And while the cost of gas is going up, I'm happy to say I drive a Saturn Ion that gets pretty good gas mileage to begin with. OK! Enough Ramblings from me!

I do not still it is just ridiculous. oil prices are up and so are food prices. but the whole world say the food prices are up due to this oil price hike. it actually controls the economy of the country.

Of course I care, as soon as oil and gas prices began to rise drastically this year I knew that food would be the next and most important thing to watch. And I have. I'm an alternative news blogger, I keep an eye on stuff like this. When riots broke out all over so many third world countries at once, I knew that it was only a manner of time before it reached here. Bottled water is a wasted purchase anyway since it's just tap water, but that's besides the point. That's not the only thing that's gone up...nor the last of the people who price these foods' tricks. There was an article this week where companieswere downsizing the portions on stuff they sell while the prices stayed the same. So you're still paying an insane amount...but for less now in some areas. The worst rise is in organic food, which should be cheaper than the rest, technically. These days anyways. I don't think it'll come to starving children yet, 'cause there's still local farmers we can buy from, food banks, some people are turning seriously to coupons, and some...like my family, are growing some of their own food this year. Food prices rise, like everything else, because of the gas prices. It makes life harder, especially families with members who're handicapped, seriously ill...not just those who have children. There's always something one can do, alot of us are turning back to old fashioned ways of doing things in order to escape costs so spending on necessities is easier. Like I've said before earlier today on mylot, no one should have to choose between their next meal and getting to work.

I sure do care, and I feel many days like we as families in society are being robbed greatly. The government keeps taking and taking (why most of the prices have to go up, so the business person can make even a small profit) Our cheques still are the same, or rise a mere 30 cents, what the heck is 30 cents and hour ever going to change? Yes it is better that nothing but it is in no way shape or form enough. It is very pathetic that a family unit who are both working good fulltime jobs still has to take on a Second or third part-time job just inorder to put food on the table, and to have Gas to get to all job locations and home again. I wonder if this is due to the war that is going on, and the billions of dollars being spent? I know here the government is talking of the great amount of money they are up by each year, lst year it was in the high billions, and how that would be able to put better programs in place etc. etc. etc. If they are making BILLIONS more that what they budgeted for, then I say they should lower the damn prices of things so that us normal hard working folk can survive! Thank-you for touching on this, and allowing my rant :)

There is nothing ridiculous in it. People have protested and are protesting against increasing food prices. Now gas prices have also increased, so they are protesting against it. Gas prices will hit freight and that will further increase food prices. The major blame for this price rise should go to wrong government policies and its inability to check hoarding by black marketeers.

Very Very true and scary position will u believe that here prices of floor , rice, meat, cooking oill, grocesies, milk get doubled and trippled in just 4-5 months. and most scary part is that its seems on going, no one is taking step to stop it rather then curtail it All Alarms, red lights are High alert, But what u can do???

$14 for a bottle of water, that is ridiculous I bought a bottle of water yesterday for 20p in english money. Sorry don't know in your currency. Although I have seen the prices rising really quicky and very high, I have still up to now been able to beat it and keep my shopping budget the same. Plus I have been able to even save money out of my shopping budget, but only by making it my priority to sit down each day and work everything out. I do care about it all but I am not going to let it beat me, we have a lot of shops where I live that still have really low prices on everything and so I can still do pretty well.

Yes, I am staying in Australia nowadays, and I do see a dramatic increase in the price of some particular food (which really concerns me is the rice). The price of rice went up for about 100 percent, and this caused a phenomenon where everyone was trying to get their bump in the nearest supermarkets to get as much storage of rice as they can. All the other food was having their priace controlled realtively well (I think), which I believed is controlled relatively well by the government. Anyway, I don't know why the price of everything (including food and gas and petrol) jut skyrocketed in such a high rate without prior warning, what caused it and will this restore back eventually? Can someone tell me about this? Really wanting to know more.

oh yes... definitely... but we can't really do anything much about it as we need to eat... what i do is to cut down on other unnecessary expenses... take care and have a nice day...

well i think this has to do with the prices of oil prices of oil effects every thing even food

Yes I do care! But I do not really worry because that will not in anyway help. Why worry when I can pray. The high prices is inevitable, hardships will really come but there is God in whom I trust and I know he will see me through.

well, i think that government hasn't taken a good step by increasing the food prices, they aren't thinking about the poor people who are helpless and couldn't able to purchase food for themselves, government should care for the people bcuz the main purpose of any government is to finish all the problems of there citizen but they circumtances are getting worst,those beggers who are petrolling on the road just for a peny now that they r gonna do bcuz they couldn't able to purchase something for themselves, i ve noticed that in this generation rich man is getting more richer while poor man is getting more pooor.

yeah.. this is really embarresed me the increasing of food prices and gas.. b'coz the people who all are paid less wages what will they do...??? this is ridiculous they all should make prices again at low rate.. so that every person in the earth get something to eat as everyone in this earth are there for their survival... SO IT MUST BE STOPPED INCREASING OF PRICES....

Of course the food price increase affects me, because I love eating. We should live to eat and not eat to live. It's a pain having to pay so much for food and a semi-gourmet, having a set budget (therefore less food) is excruciatingly painful for me. XP