JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Much focus has been placed on how the government shutdown is affecting people who rely on food stamps, but those who are not on food stamps say they’re finding it harder to purchase groceries because of current food prices.
News4JAX visited three different grocery store chains in Jacksonville to see exactly how much basic items like meat and produce cost. Shoppers who spoke with us, like Natalie Hamlett, Masie Negahsh, and Rick Omesol, say they are spending more money on groceries these days.
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