Community sustainable food initiatives might include gardens, aquaculture, permacutlture and greenhouses for year-round fish, fruit, and vegtables.  Besides having a safe supply of food during a disaster and food available during recovery, the rest of the time prices for food are also reduced with community sustainable food programs.

China has realized that the promotion of sustainable food production assist particulaly poor communities and getting through earthquakes, droughts and floods.

Growing local food also reduces transportation costs while providng more fresh food for the community.

Local food sources can assist for the short 72 hour period following a disaster when other relief may not be readily available.