I photographed the Currence family at dinner time at their home in Belton, MO. They've switched to buying groceries from bulk grocers to help fight rising costs. They have a deep freeze to help things go further and buy beef in bulk from a family owned farm at a discount.
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Ellie Currence in the backyard at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor) Ellie Currence in the backyard at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor)
Ellie Currence rubs her eyes while she rocks her toddler at bedtime at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor) Ellie Currence rubs her eyes while she rocks her toddler at bedtime at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor)
(L-R) Annalise and Ellie Currence stand at the fridge deciding on dinner at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor) (L-R) Annalise and Ellie Currence stand at the fridge deciding on dinner at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor)
Ellie Currence gets Annalise ready for bed at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor) Ellie Currence gets Annalise ready for bed at their home in Belton, Mo., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Photo/Chase Castor)