Food costs have risen almost 5%, and on average, it costs over $220 per child to get them the needed clothes and stationery to head back to school.
"I feel like it's still a hit for sure," said Miller."Groceries have gone up quite a bit; I know gas has stayed up."
Miller is one of many feeling pressure from high costs. March through July, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank served about 36,000 more people than this time last year. June had the highest turnout in the organization's 40-year history, helping almost 135,000 people. Chief Program Officer Jessica Morgan said 26% of them were children.
"Even though our attendance wasn't as high as we'd hoped it would be, it was still very successful," said Sarah Vargo, children services manager at Willoughby Eastlake Library. The high turnout this summer means the fall could bring additional challenges. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank said it's budgeting for more after-school meals for students.
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