Stocking up

Funds may be an issue for many survivors so it is worth mentioning some tips for stocking up on a budget.
First off too stock up you first need somewhere to put your stock. This can be tricky depending how much room you have. If you have a pantry or storage room then fill that up and your set. It also depends how much you plan on stocking. The more you have the better but don't go to extremes and fill the space under your kids' bed with canned food or toilet paper. Watch extreme couponing or hording for some good ideas on storing things, such as buying a can holder like some bulk stores have. Stores hundred of cans and easy access once you need them.
In Canada, no frills is the cheapest place to buy beans. And trust me, if you don't like beans, you need to aquire the taste. At .77 cents a can this is the easiest way to prepare yourself and beans are one of the healthiest foods for you. A can of beans virtually never goes bad and will provide the basics any person needs. One container can be spread to last but ideally a minimum of three cans per person per day is suggested. This combined with vitimins and the odd fruit or vegetables will be enoguh for a more Spartan exsistance until a consistant source of food is secured.
Eating healthy before the fall can be hard on a budget too. Try to find deals, buy chicken in bulk, or don't be afraid to try new things. Octopus and chicken hearts are a lot cheaper then crab or chicken breasts and are just as good for you. Search around for good deals on free range chicken. Try farmer's markets, if it costs even the same as in the store it's a better deal. But keep searching, it's not rare to find chicken for as much as $5 cheaper in a farmer's market then at your local Safeway.
Stay vigilant, may the infection never reach you, and those close to you have the resolve to do what is needed should you be so unfortunate, Mike D.