The Pantry: Where the Apocalypse Begins

• Check the expiration dates on all canned goods (you don't want to eat a 5-year-old can of beans)
• Count the number of chips you've hidden behind the "out of sight" shelf for "emergency snacking"
• Make a mental note to never trust the "mystery jar" of what used to be pickles but is now just a weird, vinegary gelatinous paste

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• Step 2: Conquer the Mystery Jar (and possibly the fridge)
• Step 3: Negotiate with the Chip Hoarder for Food
• Step 4: Call in the Cavalry (or order pizza)