A compact town sweep can replenish food while limiting time spent searching exposed buildings.
PC / Global, current base game
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Residential kitchens and small groceries near a known town exit.
Work a small, familiar loop through kitchens, shops, and nearby sheds. Take edible supplies that support the next leg and leave once the pack is sufficient. Food spawns are variable, so the loop should remain useful even when a building is empty.
Choose a small cluster of buildings near a clear way out.
Enter one building at a time and check kitchens, shelves, and floors.
Look in nearby small shops and sheds without clearing every room.
Inspect food condition before adding it to the pack.
Take supplies that fit the next route and preserve room for water and tools.
Leave through the planned exit as soon as your food needs are covered.
Farming tips
If the town looks picked over, move on rather than extending the search indefinitely.
Keep track of stamina and hydration while looting.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat in another settlement when supplies run low. Individual buildings do not guarantee food, so vary the route based on what you find.
Common mistakes
Searching every room after the useful buildings are empty: keep the loop short and leave.
Taking rotten food as a substitute for a meal: check condition and skip spoiled items.
Entering town without a planned exit: establish a route before searching.
When to stop or switch
Stop once you have enough food for the next trip or the area becomes active; switch to fishing, hunting, or a secure garden if town risk outweighs the supplies.
