“the shelves in our grocery stores have been half empty for many months.”
I haven’t seen any shortages here in the DC burbs. I usually go down most isle because I like to grocery shop and look for sales but also for early (very early) morning exercise. (my version of mall walking!)
Watchin prices of go up especially beef, chicken, fish and shellfish but no shortages....YET.
Sure you live where the politicians are. The powers that be make sure the shipments get into that city and area. Rest assured that in this area of the West coast things have been skimpy even at our Walmart.