Best Low-Cost Ways to Build Up Emergency Supplies?

[StarlitNavigator]

With prices creeping up everywhere, I’m trying to stretch my prepping budget further. What are your best strategies for building up emergency supplies without breaking the bank? I hit dollar stores for toiletries and stock up on canned goods during sales, but it still adds up fast. Curious

 

[BlueHarborTea]

Thrift stores have been a goldmine for blankets and cookware for me. Do you ever check out local produce stands near closing? They sometimes give discounts on what's left.