Title: Rising Food Prices, Tariffs, and Uncertainty—How We Help Group Homes Stay Protected

If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed: food prices aren’t easing up. Eggs are expensive again, pantry staples cost more than last year, and now we’re bracing for new tariffs on imported goods that could send prices even higher.

For group homes and residential care facilities, this isn’t just frustrating—it’s a serious operational challenge.

What’s Driving Prices Up in 2025?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that grocery prices are expected to rise another 3.1% in 2025, after years of above-average inflation in the food sector . What’s behind it?

• Tariffs on imported ingredients: Ongoing trade disputes have led to new tariffs on goods like olive oil, canned vegetables, and even dairy imports. These costs get passed on to the consumer.

• Egg prices remain volatile: Thanks to another wave of avian flu outbreaks, egg prices spiked by over 15% in the first quarter of 2025 .

• Supply chain disruptions: Ongoing labor shortages and transportation costs continue to affect everything from produce to proteins.

• Climate impact: Unpredictable weather and crop damage in key farming states have made certain ingredients—like wheat and tomatoes—less available and more expensive.

These pressures are forcing grocery bills upward, and group homes that depend on fixed funding from state programs, Medicaid waivers, or nonprofits are feeling the squeeze.

What This Means for Disability Group Homes

For disability group homes and supported living programs, food inflation isn’t just about price—it’s about stability. How can you plan a menu, train staff, and stay compliant with dietary guidelines when ingredient prices (and availability) keep shifting?

More than that, providers are having to make tough choices:

• Cut down on fresh produce?

• Limit options for residents with dietary restrictions?

• Dip into already-stretched staffing or activity budgets to cover food costs?

That’s not a system built to thrive.

How We Help You Lock in Costs and Simplify Planning

At Whole Nutrition Services, we offer something the grocery store can’t: price stability.

Our flat-rate meal kit delivery service is custom-built for disability group homes and residential care facilities. When you work with us, you get:

• Locked-in pricing: Your food costs stay the same throughout your service period—regardless of inflation or tariffs.

• Custom menus: Created with your residents’ needs in mind—low-fiber, allergy-friendly, gluten-free, and more.

• Pre-portioned ingredients: Reduce food waste and eliminate the need to scramble for last-minute substitutions.

• Simple instructions: Empower your staff to prepare meals quickly and confidently.

We also offer a commitment-free 12-week trial, so you can see the benefits before signing a long-term agreement.

Less Worry, More Stability

While other homes are scrambling to adjust to the latest egg price spike or bracing for the impact of new tariffs, our partner facilities are breathing easier.

When you work with Whole Nutrition Services, you’re not just getting meals—you’re getting predictable costs, better staff support, and healthier residents.

Ready to protect your budget from rising grocery prices?

Schedule a free consultation today.

Sources:

Food Price Outlook, 2025 – https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/ Egg Market News Reports, Q1 2025