The Great Depression was a time in American history where most folks had to live with little food on their shelves. After the notorious stock market crash of 1929, many breadwinners lost their jobs. This meant families now had to get by on just pennies per week, including food and rent. Families built up their pantries during this time with cheap yet filling foods that could sustain the whole household. We could learn a thing or two from them, and we should in case an even bigger economic depression comes along. If you want to know how to build a Great Depression pantry with some of the same items used in the 1930s, here is how they did it.