Senior Citizens, Military Being Hit With Food Insecurity

Americans all over the country are feeling the pinch with inflation rising 0.5% monthly.

“I just officially gave up eggs,” FOX Business spoke to a senior citizen in Boston who said that buying 12 eggs from her local grocery store would have cost more than $5. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, (BLS), Inflation is at an all-time high of 6.5% from last year — and many people are seeing this reflected in food prices. 

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“Restaurant: Impossible” host Robert Irvine joined “Fox & Friends” Wednesday morning, to discuss serious issues surrounding food insecurity. 

“You can actually dine out cheaper than you can buy food, dine in and cook it yourself,” Irvine. 

According to the BLS inflation has risen by nearly 6.5% month to month.  (Fox News/Fox News)

Robert Irvine Foundation founder and chef. Military gets a helping hand Seniors are feeling the negative effects of inflation, according to first response families. 

Irvine told co-host Steve Doocy that seniors cannot afford meat and dairy — leading many to show up at food banks across the country. 

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“Food banks have got more business today than we’ve ever had,” Irvine stated. 

Irvine stated that he has been helping over 1,000 military families who are financially challenged. 

Chef Robert Irvine joined “Fox and Friends” Wednesday, February 15th at 2:45 pm to discuss inflation in seniors and active-duty military.  (Fox News/Fox News)

Irvine also viewed his new book. “Overcoming Impossible,” While offering his best advice for running a business in tough economic times. 

His first tip was to build a team — and then to move to the next level. 

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Irvine suggested “empathetic leadership” Being able to truly listen to employees is a good mindset for business leaders. 

“Listen to people who work with you,” He stated. 

Irvine also shared his tips from the new book “Overcoming Impossible” Here are some tips to help you be a successful business leader in difficult economic times.  (Fox News / Fox News).

This will not only help employees’ confidence: It will also help the leader better understand others’ thinking.

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He also suggested that leaders should let go of any egos.

He suggested that this ego could cause people to resent those in charge.

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Lastly, Irvine said to trust people to do their job — noting that leaders should not try to take credit for other people’s work. 

“If you trust them to do their job, they will do it well,” He stated. 

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