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flag Thanksgiving meal costs dropped 5% for third year, but inflation and food insecurity persist.

flag Thanksgiving dinner costs fell 5% for the third straight year, driven by a 16% drop in turkey prices, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. flag However, rising food prices for sweet potatoes (up 37%) and fresh vegetable trays (over 61%) due to supply chain issues and hurricane damage offset savings. flag Despite a 2.7% year-over-year grocery inflation rate, food costs remain 18% higher than in January 2022. flag Nearly half of Americans say groceries are harder to afford than last year, and 14% of U.S. households faced food insecurity in 2025, with up to 40% of New York City families unable to cover weekly food costs. flag Persistent pressures from housing shortages, rising childcare and healthcare costs, and new tariffs continue to strain household budgets, highlighting a gap between economic data and everyday financial stress.

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