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5. they're having trouble getting stock. Absolutely true

In the Great Recession Ollies would carry the same brands as the regional supermarket that has since closed.

Now, food banks accept or purchase items from supermarket overstock or expiration. Perishables are fair game for soup kitchens.

There are something like 75+ food banks in my county. Many a church has established one since 2024, and many offer a hot meal or two each week.

Some economic forecasters still insist we will see food shortages over the course of the next several years. Supply chains won't bounce from this Iran mess very quickly. Possible 30% drop in global food production, with far less trade of food stuffs. Or so they say. We'll be supporting the UK just like WWII.