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The food and supplies we’ll see less of with COVID-19 surge

BySandy C.|
OVERLAND PARK, KS - APRIL 07: A woman wearing a mask shops for Passover items at a grocery store during the coronavirus pandemic on April 07, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas. The Passover seder is one of the most important annual events in the Jewish faith. Because the coronavirus (COVID-19) has required unprecedented social distancing policies, families are being forced to find ways to celebrate the holiday differently this year or cancel plans altogether. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
OVERLAND PARK, KS - APRIL 07: A woman wearing a mask shops for Passover items at a grocery store during the coronavirus pandemic on April 07, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas. The Passover seder is one of the most important annual events in the Jewish faith. Because the coronavirus (COVID-19) has required unprecedented social distancing policies, families are being forced to find ways to celebrate the holiday differently this year or cancel plans altogether. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

In many states, there’s a COVID-19 surge, and these food products and supplies will be very tough to find.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe we should run to stores and grab all we can of the food items and supplies below, but we should begin to prepare, especially if you live in a state that is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Thanks to Mashed, we have a good list of items to buy and have handy soon. After the first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, grocery aisles were very empty.

Dasani was the only water available! Jokes aside (though true in most markets), let’s not panic. Let’s all review the date from the CDC in our state and simply plan accordingly. Grocery stores may not fully stock to prevent a food shortage. So only buy what you need.

Which food and supplies will there be a shortage of?

Baking supplies and ingredients: The source shares that baking supplies will be some of the first to go. This is understandable. With many people spending time indoors, more baking is happening in kitchens nationwide.

Canned food and drinks: Specifically, Mashed shares that canned soup will likely fly off the shelves. Also included are canned soda and juices. Get those bubbly beverages while you can!

Snacks: Bagged snacks such as chips and cookies go quickly, too, as many will want plenty to snack on if they expect to be work from home and study from home and just practice social distancing.

Spam: Hey, to each their own! I wouldn’t go near this stuff, but if you enjoy Spam. you may see less of it soon in stores.

Water: It’s not noted by Mashed, but the most popular water brands may be tougher to find.

Toilet paper and tissues: Of course, we are also predicting another shortage of toilet paper and tissues. Napkins, too. I would include sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer, but there is a higher availability of both thanks to many brands creating their own of both.

Will you be rushing to stores for a few of these items or do you plan to wait it out? 

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