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First on Scripps: New analysis finds prices for school supplies, lunch staples have surged since 2025
Prices for school supplies and lunch staples have surged by 8% and 11% respectively since 2025, driven by factors like the Iran war and President Donald Trump's tariffs. Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation, using NielsenIQ data, found significant cost increases for items like lunchboxes and paper, with families projected to spend $4,000 annually on supplies and lunches.
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