NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 13: A woman and her child carry boxes of food as they are distributed to residents of Newark during a weekly food drive sponsored by the mayor's office on May 13, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. Over 2,500 boxes containing fruits, vegetables, and meat were given to residents in need in the city, where approximately 23.4% to 27% of its residents live in poverty. Newly released data from the Labor Department's consumer price index showed that inflation rose 3.8% from April 2025. The rise in prices for fuel, food, and other essentials for millions of Americans comes as a 10-week war with Iran continues to be a drag on both the domestic and international economy. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)