About 40% of South L.A. residents live in a food desert, with limited access to affordable, healthy food, relying on nearby fast-food options.
Fast-food chains anticipate raising prices by 4% to 5% to offset rising labor costs resulting from the upcoming $20 minimum wage.
"I can definitely see it taking an effect on families," said Roshonda Baker, highlighting concerns about price hikes affecting children's fast food preferences.
"There's no win in it for the consumer," mentioned Baker, expressing worries about the impact of rising fast-food prices on families' budgets.
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