The current recession has challenged many investors’ perceptions of what really are "safe" stocks. While technology companies such as Teladoc (TDOC) and Zoom Video Communications (ZM) have been a savior for many households during this pandemic, investors have also been reminded of the importance of the three essentials of food, water, and shelter as the basic necessities. The company that I’m focused on today, Flowers Foods (FLO), is one such company whose products are of essential nature to most American households. In this article, I evaluate what makes this