Food Shortage
Shortage can refer to or reflect one’s own life or a general supply and demand imbalance. Either the system is in an imbalance, or one’s own financial budgeting or lack thereof, is not cohesive. In either case, adjustments need to be made to proceed, despite setbacks.
If it is a system topic, where food commodities are hard to come by, then, reworking what food products are available and include items which support one’s body, i.e. not foods which cause allergic reactions, or items that cause disharmony in one’s own body. If you are supporting others, their special dietary requirements need to be considered. Some have learned to forage in their local forests. Of course, considerations of whether the fruits and vegetables have been sprayed with a chemical harmful to both children and adults, should be investigated.
Research alternative sources thoroughly. Look for resources such as food banks or charities that provide food stuffs. The distance needs to be reachable for where you are living or staying.
How long you believe you will be in the predicament, affects the type of resources you need to find. Sustainable provisions are important for the longer term. Solutions need to be balanced for shorter and longer terms.
Restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores take recently expired items off of their shelves. Bakeries often get rid of their second-day old baked goods, such as bread and pastries. They usually want to keep one or two days old at maximum.
Some churches often prepare meals for those in need. Being in the churches’ purview helps, particularly depending on how many others’ are also needing a meal(s). Knowing the distance you may need to go, is important for transportation costs and timing during the day.
Sometimes friends and family can provide assistance, though they may not be able to provide a strong lifeline to you over numerous times or for long periods of time.
Grocery stores often have a microwave to heat food you have purchased from that store. It can be cheaper to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at better prices and eat what you purchase in one sitting.
On the longer-term plan, indoors, you can grow some fruit and vegetables using clay pots and rectangular wood or plastic boxes - a smaller version could be a window flower box. You can use seeds you purchase or you can forage. It depends what is available to you at the time. Buying special soil from the store can provide a more nutrient based and sterile like environment for your vegetation. Having a sunnier area to place these containers would aid in the vegetation growth. Some get the plant to grow in a small pot until the plant grows roots to help it sustain better in a bigger growing environment.
Bartering is an old techniques used to exchange something you have for something you need. Most likely you would handle this locally. The concept may be used in less local circumstances. More factors need to be considered if non-local due to the complexities related to transportation and such. Potentially taxes may be required and depends on the region and country.
Depending on your state or country’s social services, a debit card may be provided and refilled monthly for healthier food and non-alcohol drinks.
I have provided you with ideas that you may or may not have thought of, for yourself or for someone you know.