Thanksgiving dinner will come with a hefty price tag this year as double-digit food inflation pushes up the cost of everything from turkey to potatoes.
The cost of a classic roast turkey dinner with all the fixings — stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, pumpkin pie and beverages — now comes in at a total cost of $203.95 for a family of four with some leftovers.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“Canadians are making compromises and revisiting their menu plans because of food inflation,” said Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University professor of food distribution and policy.Article content “Food banks have seen quite a significant decline in food donations over the pandemic,” she said. “We’re heading into Thanksgiving and the holiday season in need of more community support.”
“Turkey is pretty expensive, so people looking to save money might prefer a large chicken,” said Abby Langer, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert.
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