Back-to-School Inflation Pushes Parents Toward Cheaper Brands, Fewer Lunchbox Favorites

Back-to-school inflation pushes parents toward cheaper brands, fewer lunchbox favorites

LOGAN — As students across Cache Valley and Northern Utah head back to class, families are facing another challenge at the checkout counter: Many of the foods and supplies that fill lunchboxes and classrooms remain significantly more expensive than they…

Price Of School Lunchbox Staples Up 45% Since 2019, Forcing Cuts At Home And In Classrooms - Tampa Free Press

Everyday school lunchbox staples have increased in price by roughly 45% since 2019, according to a recent analysis by DOSS. The rise outpaces overall inflation and is prompting parents to trade down to cheaper brands while forcing many teachers to pay for classroom supplies out of pocket. Tracking U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price […] Price Of School Lunchbox Staples Up 45% Since 2019, Forcing Cuts At Home And In Classrooms