Millions in US struggle to afford turkey meals

Families expected to seek help before Thanksgiving amid skyrocketing prices and shrinking aid

Editor's note: With inflation in the United States causing prices to skyrocket, China Daily looks into the harsh reality of food insecurity in the country amid federal assistance cutbacks. This is starkly evident during the Thanksgiving season, which is meant to symbolize abundance, but for many serves as a brutal reminder of their struggles to afford even a simple meal.

Thanksgiving, a time-honored holiday in the United States, will see many residents eat a huge turkey meal with all the trimmings.

But as they enjoy their dinners, millions more, including families with young children, may struggle to put any food on the table in one of the richest countries in the world.