re: Why are we supposed to be stocking up on food?

It’s always a good idea to keep a supply of non perishable food goods and potable water, medications, basis stuff.

Now would be a time some of that is expected to be needed. You have a Polar Vortex expected to hit in a couple weeks. Last time it did so was in 2014 and set record record lows nationwide. A lot of folks were caught unaware last time and it caused hardships