We had the foresight to stock up before the lockdown began, and our pantry is pretty full. I can easily make several weeks' worth of meals without leaving the house, so I'm not worried about going hungry. But we're still going out for stuff that turns over quickly, like milk and bananas.
I went to the supermarket yesterday. I was prepared for pandemonium (and I promised Mrs. FL I'd turn right around if it looked like the riot police were about to be called in), but it was as sedate as I'd expect it to be on a normal Sunday afternoon. There were no angry crowds and no huge lines at the registers.
However, people clearly haven't satisfied their hoarding impulses. Whole aisles were stripped bare, and most of the non-perishables were gone. Cereal, canned beans, pasta, baking supplies, frozen foods and paper products were nowhere to be had. Luckily, there was plenty of milk, yogurt and fresh produce, which is what I came for, so my shopping trip was successful.
There was also ample coffee, tea, candy and other packaged and processed junk foods, so whatever happens, at least we'll get to be caffeinated and on a sugar high.
