Fully agree. We are in for some rough times, and prepping may be one of the most helpful things for our mental health - giving us a feeling of control amidst the turbulence - we can do.
Beans (ideally dried, but canned work too) and rice go a long way to reduce food uncertainty and insecurity.
Relatedly, I've found https://www.liveliketheworldisdying.com to be a great, empowering resource about building community and the things we can do, collectively, to weather The ongoing collapse.