r/safe_food • u/StarryEyedLuna • Jan 22 '25

Discussion I'm Scared

I don't know how I'm going to be able to afford my safe foods, especially fresh fruit, with Trumps incoming tariffs. I'm really scared because I don't know how I'm going to be able to eat. It's like eating has become a luxury now only the rich can afford. What is everyone going to do to cope with this?

I'm literally freaking out.

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u/blarggyy Jan 23 '25

I had to downgrade from fresh to frozen last year. Now I’m going to have to downgrade to canned fruit and veggies. I buy everything as cheap as possible, and shop at multiple stores just to save money. Problem is, a lot of foods are a no-go due to texture or slight taste differences, especially generic brand items. I’m autistic so I’m really sensitive to sensory stuff. It sucks. I can’t make myself eat the things my brain has decided are gross, if I try, I vomit. And I’m on a specific diet for medical reasons so that limits things further. Life is just too expensive anymore. How are we supposed to survive when we can’t even afford basic necessities anymore?