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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 2025

Page

10

Cedar Rapids pantry offers flexible egg program amid price rise

In Cedar Rapids, Cultivate Hope launches an open egg program allowing customers to take any number of eggs at a set price of 75 cents each. Owner Tweet-Ball notes rising egg costs due to bird flu and winter lay declines, while stressing affordability for families. Nationwide prices surged from 2.08 per dozen Oct 1 to 7.06 by Jan 28, with USDA forecasting further increases.

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Egg price squeeze hits Midwest and Iowa pantries

The USDA reports rising wholesale egg costs across the Midwest driven by bird flu. North Liberty Pantry executive director Ryan Bobst notes dwindling eggs and rising demand as Farmer's Hen House donates supplies. Coralville and other nearby pantries face shortages despite partnerships, with donations and wholesale purchases balancing tight supplies for about 500 families weekly.

Wayne Ropp Kalona North Liberty Jim Slosiarek the Gazette Ryan Bobst North Liberty Community Pantry Bobst Coralville Community Food Pantry Coralville Pantry Farmer’s Hen House West Fork Farmstead Boller

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