Consumers in Ithaca and across the country have been finding it hard to put food on the table with record high inflation. “I’ve been more aware of what I’m buying, sometimes I have to put stuff back because it’s too much money, and I’m a broke college student, you know, and food is expensive,” said Abby Costa, a sophomore at Ithaca College. Ithaca College student Mia Emmi said she found herself opting for smaller portions of certain food items, including a slice of cheesecake she purchased for her roommate’s birthday. Paul Nicholson of Ithaca said the high prices have…
