My first thought was the same as Richlacal's.

Are you looking for that type of food for its light weight, or for store-and-forget qualities, or just because you like it? Were you looking for a lot or a little?

Canning produces a heavy product, and it isn't without some initial expense, but the how-to knowledge could be invaluable if the economy goes south, and just about everything except the lids are reusable (and there is one brand of lid that is reusable).

Sue