Civic Register
| 11.24.21
Thanksgiving Dinner Prices Rise Amid Historic Inflation
Did you notice higher prices for Thanksgiving food items?
What’s the story?
- Inflation reached a 31-year high in October and as a result, Americans have experienced higher prices at the grocery store when they shop for their favorite Thanksgiving foods.
- The American Farm Bureau Federation has conducted an annual survey of prices for Thanksgiving meal items for 36 years and found that this year’s average cost of a Thanksgiving feast for 10 increased by 14%, or $6.41, over last year to $53.31. Here’s a look at how much prices have changed for particular Thanksgiving food items:
- Turkey: A 16-pound bird costs $23.99, about $1.50 more per pound compared to last year and an increase of 24% based on the AFB’s analysis, which found that grocery stores began advertising lower prices for frozen turkeys at a later date this year (late shoppers may be able to find a cheaper turkey as a result).
- Veggie Tray & Green Peas: A 1-pound tray of vegetables including carrots and celery increased by nine cents to $0.82; while the cost of a 1-pound bag of green peas rose eight cents to $1.54.
- Sweet Potatoes: Three pounds of sweet potatoes cost $3.56, an increase of $0.12 from last year.
- Rolls: Prices for a dozen rolls increased by $0.39, or 15%, to $3.05.
- Pumpkin Pie & Pie Shells: A 30 ounce package of pumpkin pie mix rose by a quarter to $3.64; while the cost of two pie shells rose $0.49 to $2.91.
- Cranberries: A 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries rose 11%, or $0.29, to $2.98.
- Milk: One gallon of whole milk costs $3.30, $0.22 more than last year.
- Stuffing: A 14-ounce package of cubed stuffing fell by $0.52 to $2.29, the lone item in the AFB’s classic Thanksgiving dinner bundle to see its price decline over the last year.
— Eric Revell
(Photo Credit: iStock.com / Liliboas)
The Latest
-
SCOTUS Hears Trump Immunity Case, Appearing SkepticalUpdated Apr. 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EST The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today over whether Trump is immune from prosecution read more... States
-
IT: 🖋️ Biden signs a bill approving military aid and creating hurdles TikTok, and... Should the U.S. call for a ceasefire?Welcome to Thursday, April 25th, readers near and far... Biden signed a bill that approved aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, read more...
-
Biden Signs Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid, and TikTok BillWhat’s the story? President Joe Biden signed a bill that approved aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which could lead to a ban read more... Taiwan
-
Protests Grow Nationwide as Students Demand Divestment From IsraelUpdated Apr. 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EST Protests are growing on college campuses across the country, inspired by the read more... Advocacy
Thanks demorats and Biden.
I bought my turkey for $00.49! Name brand, also! I guess it depends on where and how you shop and cook.
We can only think the policies the Biden has an induced into the United States bye him and his politician puppets who control him
I wanna say this thankful to all whom answer the call those who been called did you do to the for country our nation for every city in town in Township by letter of the law live by the law thankful never wavering and never undermining the constitution those who stay true grateful for all, and those who serve in all branches of our military law-enforcement and other agencies as well homeland grateful gratitude for your protection and you do you from day in and day out from all enemies seen or unseen as well grateful for all our men and women Thanks for your service thank you for all you do and thank God for you and your service men and women under you and besides you that make our country safe and his grace that he bestowed upon us there you guys with the troops may God shine his grace and protection upon you all
Stop Just stop Let’s start teaching in schools again. Frigging economics 101 Add in corporate greed
This predictable Inflation was Directly caused by Biden's Communist Policies. Congress Must stop the Our of Control Spending NOW.
Kristen D: I really like your great comment, paraphrasing: ‘Inflation is preferable to grifting, bigotry and hate’. The Democratic leadership may not be perfect but at least they are not evil, and we should be thankful for that’.
Yes I noticed the price increases in everything, who hasn't? What angers me about this is how people are putting the blame on Biden. Do these people walk around with blinders on? How quickly they forget what and who started this ball rolling. This was all placed in Biden's lap and he has been hard at work trying to repair the damages left by the trump. Kinda hard getting things done when you have a-holes blocking the path forward. I say get rid of the garbage causing this! They are no use to this country. They are never grateful. They take and never give. They don't give a rat's ass about their constituents! They only care about the money they receive to keep them in office. Well I'm grateful to be able to share a Thanksgiving with loved ones. I'm grateful that I was able to give goods for the ones who couldn't afford it. I'm grateful that we have an actual president fighting for us.
Wow, it is sad to see how duped the progressive, liberal Democrats are here on causes. You are stuck living and believing that your emotions and feelings are leading you to the truth. Life will always be hard. There will never be a society free of hunger, sickness, homelessness, the poor, unemployed, etc. You are mistaken to FEEL that big government can solve all our problems! Big government is the cause of many of our problems! Stick to the truths in the US constitution and America can be great again! But if Americans continue to make decisions based on their feelings, it will lead to our demise!
Inflation is happening worldwide. I’m grateful to be home, have food on my table and be surrounded by my loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Change is always costly and uncomfortable. Global change even more so. Every country is suffering from higher prices no matter their national debt or the amount of money spent to support their people, because suppliers did not anticipate or prepare for the massive demand from a world feeling that the pandemic is losing it’s grip on the world economies. Our treasured free market economy and the international supply chains that we all depend upon are fragile and easily able to be exploited by all of the middle-man operators involved in getting supplies from origins to destinations. … … … Think of the inconvenience of having to remodel your entire home to make it safer and a better place to live. You will be inconvenienced for a period of time and probably face the additional expenses of having to temporarily live elsewhere while the work is being done. The disruption is worth the cost because of the long term benefits of having a safer and better place to live when it is complete. That is the same type of disruption that is now happening on a global scale. It is inconvenient and costly but it will pass as suppliers catch up with demand, the supply chains are healed and begin to operate smoothly again. … … … There is now hope for the future. Our country is finally focusing on the people and the future. Whenever our country has invested in the welfare of our people, our country has thrived and everyone, including the wealthy have also thrived. Investments directed to address and prepare our people for the coming ravages of the rapidly worsening Climate Crisis and the infrastructural flaws that exist due to the wealthy’s aversion to the risk of change who insist that they be given tax payers funds to trickle-down to their serfdom, all of these things give me hope for the the future. … … … It is the hope that Biden’s initiatives provide for us and the globe that I am most thankful for on this day of Thanksgiving. I will grudging accept the temporary discomfort of pending change, including the extra costs for Thanksgiving dinner because I can finally see a clear path to a brighter future for my grandchildren and great grandchildren. For that and the hope that this brings me, I am extremely grateful and very thankful. … … … May all of you be thankful for your family and friends, the positive aspects of your lives and the hope for a brighter future. … … … Happy Thanksgiving!
Whining about the fallout and consequences from TFG and his mob of incompetent grifters is vintage Q-Republican noise. Ignore them and the idiot media floating it. Inflation is a temporary condition and is far preferable to treason, bigotry and hate. Be grateful the adults are back in charge! Biden, Kamala, Nancy and Chuck are not perfect but they are not EVIL - a huge advantage for all of us. #GoExtinctGOP
For a few hours, a day even, focus on gratutude instead of broken history, broken government, false myths or political bickering. Here's a Universal Mantra for Peace sung by the great Tina Turner with a bunch of kids: https://youtu.be/6XP-f7wPM0A Happy Thanksgiving! Peace.
Biden has it wrong.
I’m eating fish today that my nephew caught.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/25/native-americans-share-long-ignored-thanksgiving-truths
Yes, much higher prices and not enough workers at the stores. The store owners in our area are complaining about the policies of this administration, lack of workers because washington keeps them at home with stimulus money and the restrictions the CDC is putting on them! This is simply the result of poor policies of this president and the democrat party as a whole. Their focus is not on the basic needs of businesses nor the general public. They have lost touch with middle america!!! #midterms!
Let the pandemic or Panic buying begin!
A third of the world has their head in the sand
No inflation in food items where I live in Texas! Gas prices have actually dropped significantly this past week, and not a single empty shelf in sight! And if there is inflation in other parts of America, then it will only be temporary. The mainstream media loves fear-mongering because they think that’s what drives ratings, but it only makes people hate them more. I remember there being no Thanksgiving at all in 2020 when Trump was President, but did the media ever complain about that? Not that I recall! Maybe the media needs to stop having double-standards between Republicans and Democrats!