Heartland Families Fight Rising Food Costs | Omaha News

Families across the heartland are struggling as grocery prices soar, with one in eight Nebraskans facing food insecurity—even working parents trying to feed multiple kids. Local banks are stepping in with financial literacy workshops, teaching smart shopping tactics like pantry audits, meal planning, coupon use, and price comparisons. Experts recommend affordable staples like potatoes, lentils, pasta, and rice, plus spices over pricey ingredients—and don’t skip generic brands. With fewer deals available, focus on meat sales (freeze in portions) and seasonal produce for both savings and nutrition. Behind every budget crunch? Love for their kids. And community’s rallying too: a local cookbook fundraiser supports food banks while offering easy, healthy recipes to keep families nourished. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d208f6b3634e6d91