During the Q&A after yesterday's presser, POTUS was asked about the food supply. The MSM is trying to gin up fear over the food supply and create panic. POTUS responded the food supply is fine. One way to tamp down panic and fear is to feel prepared for contingencies. It is a confidence booster, and helps you help others in your community/circle.
One year we had purchased a 1/4 beef and 1/2 hog and had (fortunately) a short power outage. I realized how much money we would lose if we had lost our huge chest freezer full of meat, which had consumed a huge part of our budget. This created a level of fear, panic and uncertainty. One way I dealt with that was to learn how to pressure can meat at home. I had already pressure canned vegetables and fruits from our garden, and had been hot water bath canning as well, but had always been too afraid/intimidated to try pressure canning meat.
It takes some trial and error, so I wanted to "learn" before it became a necessary skill. I'm now a "meat pressure canning expert". Our pantry is stocked with pressure canned pork, beef, chicken etc. I can in jars of various sizes. Individual size, for two and for four. Pressured canned meatloaf turns out amazing!
Here's a good overall primer if you are interested in learning how to pressure can and to become more self-sufficient.
https://stopshouting.blogspot.com/2016/05/shtf-self-education-introduction-to.html
How to feel more prepared and feel more confident
Grow a victory garden - even if it's a small container on an apt balcony
Learn how to can and if you can afford it, pressure can your own meat that you can safely store for up to a year
Learn how to incorporate alternative sources of protein into your diet
Buy in bulk, store in vaccuum sealed smaller bags and cost share the bulk purchase with family members or neighbors
Start small in building your TEOTWAWKI pantry - buy an extra canned protein, or can of soup etc each week as your budget allows. BOGO deals if your neighborhood supermarket does them is a great way to start building a TEOTWAWKI pantry.