The food bank network recently extended its survey into the consequences of inflation on purchasing behavior and use of food aid to overseas territories.. In the meeting, more than half of those surveyed (370 questionnaires used) was unable to increase his food budget. Inflation particularly impacts single people and single-parent families, and a massive postponement of purchases is observed on cheaper products (discount, first prize) or of lower quality. Food purchases have fallen, especially for meat and vegetables, and purchasing restrictions also concerned non-food, especially clothing and leisure. More than seven people out of ten received more recourse to food aid, especially to access meat, with starchy foods and fruits and vegetables, but also basic products such as bread and starchy foods and hygiene products. The people welcomed have on average a food budget of 3,70 euros per person per day, almost one euro less than in mainland France. This difference is all the more significant as the cost of living is higher on the island..
The Food Bank studies the consequences of inflation
