I have long appreciated having a full pantry. While I don't live too terribly far out of town, it is far enough that going shopping every day is a hassle. And my frugal self appreciates the advantages of buying in bulk.
I got into preserving food back when stretching the food budget was of highest priority, and I still dry extra veg, and jerky. And can soups & broth. And tomatoes, but I only do that every few years. One big tomato filled processing day, and we are set for at least 2 or 3 years
A year ago western Oregon experienced an unexpected heavy snow. We had no electricity for 5 days, and had a tree fall on our driveway, blocking us in. I didn't want to open the freezers, and thus let the cold out, so was very happy for my full pantry. Not LC, but a jar of home canned pea soup, heated on the wood burning stove, was very comforting as we wondered when would we ever get down off our hill.
Who else appreciates a full pantry?