The coronavirus has taken a massive toll on the economy as well as public health, and ridiculously long lines at food banks have become a common sight across the country. Fifty-four million Americans are going hungry every day, up 45% from last year. With that rise in hunger has come an increase in shoplifting, as many resort to taking what they need to eat but cannot afford to purchase. Fernando Mateo, a bodega union leader, says that many of the stores being stolen from are also owned by poor people. #InsideEdition
Watch video Food Shoplifting on Rise as 54 Million Go Hungry Each Day online without registration, duration hours minute second in high quality. This video was added by user Inside Edition 11 December 2020, don't forget to share it with your friends and acquaintances, it has been viewed on our site 491,679 once and liked it 12 thousand people.