Anonymous
First, run to the closest Asian market and get 50 or 100 or more pounds of rice. Last I bought was available in 25 and 50 pounds heavy duty sacks, at about $1.25 a pound.
Buy the books Daisy recommends and read those. That will bring the newbe up on what skills are needed, tools, gadgets needed.
Water barrels and water filters. I like the Big Berky.
Guns and ammo, of course.
Fire making stuff and cast iron dutch ovens to cook with.