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I was talking to my neighbor who works at a food bank yesterday and she said they're seeing a 40% jump in people needing help just since January.
That hit different because it made me realize my 'stock up when it's cheap' strategy isn't just about saving money anymore, it's about making sure my family eats if things keep getting tighter, so what are your absolute bare-bones pantry staples that can stretch for months?
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gibson.mark12d agoTop Commenter
Consider the power of plain white rice and dried beans, but don't forget a big container of iodized salt. It's cheap, it preserves homemade pickles or ferments from garden scraps, and it makes those bland staples actually taste good. Learning a few basic preserving skills turns cheap bulk buys into a real food system.
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verafoster12d ago
Honestly, that post got me too. Tbh it's scary how fast things are changing. My own pantry list is basically rice, dried beans, and a giant bag of potatoes because they last forever in a cool spot. I've started buying an extra bag of flour every trip too, just in case. It feels less like being thrifty now and more like quietly getting ready.
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