Free food lines are back in Madrid—and they’re telling a grim story about Europe’s economy. With inflation hitting hard, Spaniards are lining up for essentials like it’s 2008 all over again. Non-profits report record numbers of families relying on donated groceries as prices soar by nearly 15% for over 95% of supermarket items. 💰📈
One local told CGTN Stringer: \"We’re not just talking about low-income households anymore. Middle-class families are spending half their paychecks just to eat.\" The math is brutal: imagine budgeting €500 a month for food, only to watch prices leap to €575—with no raise in sight. 🛒😓
Volunteers handing out supplies say the queues grow longer every week. \"People are scared,\" one organizer admitted. \"Winter’s coming, and heating costs will make this even worse.\" 🔥❄️
While Spain’s government debates solutions, Madrid’s streets paint a clear picture: when essentials become luxuries, even developed nations aren’t immune to crisis. 🌍💔
