if you have a grocery outlet near you, depending on the intelligence of the managers, you'll be able to get gluten-free and organic foods at sometimes 1/3 other store prices. trader joe's can also be a good resource.

also buy in bulk if you can.

we're not feeling the food price gouging *quite so much, yet, in portland oregon, but it's coming i am sure.

just a reminder to also have a couple kerosene lights, oil, and a campstove with extra fuel tanks. just saying.

i also shop the 'discounted' meat section...safeway does this, as do most large chain grocery stores...at the safeway here i often get organic chicken of buffalo or beef at half price. i just freeze it till i need it.