The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. With food storage, this metaphor doesn't translate directly, but the sentiment remains--don't wait around to prepare for tomorrow. Nutristore is helping me RIGHT NOW get ready for any uncertainty that might be on the horizon. The company's 6 pack of Chili Mac #10 allows for great volume and easy storage for your grub. Just be sure to keep it in a stable location, and it will be ready for you. Prep is easy: just follow the instructions and a fresh hot meal is moments away. Nutristore has many meal options and even a great selection of "stuff to make food" canned in the same fashion. Do like I have done, and set aside some monthly budget dollars to stock up on enough food to carry your family through a long, dry stretch. The six-pack option is great because you can alternate buys and have a diverse pantry to pull from. The food is tasty and nutritious--and much better than starvation. You may not have a tomorrow to just go to the grocery store, and if that is the case, you can forget about buying this stuff. It will be gone to those who could see ahead.