Food is a very important feature in The Sims Castaway Stories. It works in a similar was as resources do, but it's collected very differently. It's important because every time a Sim makes a meal or takes a snack, they spend some food (it depends on the meal). Though when Sims collect food, they collect it in higher amounts so there's no worries if you have an active Sim in your household. Food can be collected anywhere; on residential lots, community lots or beaches. Pets, like orangutans, can also help by collecting food. There are several ways to collect it: