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FOOD
Food. Food. Food.
The subject of food suddenly seems much more imperative than before. Of course you've always needed food to stay alive, but the subject of food in a time of shut-in or a mandatory quarantine suddenly feels like a different animal. How will life be through changes ahead in industry? How do we prepare?
Some Snapshots From The Meat Industry Through the COVID
Feeling good about where your meat is coming from?
The text to the left and below is from, "Coronavirus Closes Meat Plants, Threatens Food Supply," by Bloomberg Business Week. Read the full article here
“If we as a country were willing to pay 25¢ to 50¢ more for a pound for meat, wouldn’t it be worth it to know a worker can make a living wage?”
Where Can I Still Buy Emergency Food Kits?
Trying to shop online for food preparedness during the coronavirus pandemic ain't so easy.
With many of the main companies that supply food centered around long-term storage and multiple portions--which are ideal for having to stay inside for long periods of time-- currently being out of stock or estimating 1-2 months of shipping delays, the pickings seem slim. Whether nationwide food shortages, staying in or a need for quarantine are forefront in your mind, it's a good idea to be prepared to eat no matter the situation. Eating is pretty important, after all, so you should plan on stocking food through the COVID-19 crisis for at least a few weeks. Scope a few resources below, with more to come soon, with solid stock and short shipping delays, if any. While you can always Google or Bing shop for terms like, "emergency food," or, "long-term food," some of those items will appear out-of-stock via a third party supplier, where you can still find them at their actual site!