Eyewitness Newsmakers: Controlling inflation during the holiday season and the need for food banks

The holidays are here and it’s usually a time to gather with family and friends, share meals and enjoy traditions. But this season is different from years past as many struggle with inflation and its impact.

In this week’s episode of Eyewitness Newsmakers, we examine what’s driving soaring food prices and spikes in travel expenses – which in turn has pushed more families into hardship.

How do you keep inflationary frustration from ruining your vacation time? And what can you do to help someone in need?

We have with Dr. Leo Feler, Chief Economist at Numerator, spoke about the challenges many will face this year. Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, also joined us to speak about the increased and urgent need for food banks.

Watch this week’s edition of Eyewitness Newsmakers in the video player above.