Do your research on prices when buying canned goods or any food item. I do most of my research online checking Amazon,Walmart,Target & local grocery stores & a trip to the local dollar store & I found Target to have the cheapest prices on most canned items in Colorado. You can spend a $1 or $2 on a can of something & slowly build up your preps over time based on your budget. Also get & store water. All preppers started with nothing. It is never too late to start but start NOW!