Kansas City 2022 Thanksgiving Prep Confronts Cont'd Harsh Times

There are more people struggling to pay the bills this year and that should give us all something more to be thankful for . . .

In the meantime . . . Here's a glimpse at the worsening economy making tradition even harder to maintain:

"Surveys say the price of Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, is up this year. Economists attribute the price increase largely to inflation. While experts say there’s no shortage of turkeys, 8 million birds have died or been culled this year because of a viral disease."

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Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation and a virus that impacts turkeys

Surveys say the price of Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, is up this year. Economists attribute the price increase largely to inflation. While experts say there's no shortage of turkeys, 8 million birds have died or been culled this year because of a viral disease.

Feeding the Need: Food banks face inflation challenges, more calls for help

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Local non-profit delivers 400 Thanksgiving baskets to families in need

BELTON, Mo. - While many of us are excited for our Thanksgiving dinner this year, it can be a stressful time for those struggling day to day. Local non-profit Heart N Hand Ministries in Belton is working to ease that burden this holiday season.

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