Easter is coming up Sunday, April 5, and you may want to check which Belleville-area grocers will be open for any last-minute eggs, candy or other needs on your shopping list.
You can expect your Easter grocery bill to be higher than last year’s, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports grocery costs are up 2.4% from February 2025 to February 2026, the most recent month for which data is available. Non-alcoholic beverages have seen the steepest increase at 5.6%, while fruits and vegetables are up 2.7%.
One popular Easter item, eggs, are faring better pricewise, with significant cost relief compared to last year…