A few years ago, taking a crisp 100-dollar bill into the supermarket guaranteed you would walk out with a massive cart overflowing with fresh produce and premium meats. Today, that specific amount of money barely covers the bottom of your shopping basket. Rapid inflation and ongoing supply chain issues have completely transformed the modern grocery experience. Shoppers are experiencing severe sticker shock as they watch the register total climb incredibly fast for just a few basic items. If you are trying to feed a family on a strict $100 weekly budget, you have to make some highly difficult choices in the aisles. Here is a realistic breakdown of what that budget actually buys at the grocery store right now.
