To obtain food, go exploring and hunt acorns. Predators only drop nutsand occasional relics (animal hair, sun bear skin, etc) while acorns drops food and nuts. and sometimes relics ([animal] skin, etc).

You can earn nuts./strong> by exploring, playing mini-games (Realm < Games), hosting auctions, selling things (to Market nest or Montak), selling squirrels (or breedings to them), placing top 25 in the FMC, etc. You could also sell your artwork (game currency only) if you’re an artist.