"Civilization is only three meals deep." — My old boss.
If it comes to that, your “neighbors” aren’t going to be sitting around doing yoga to feel less hungry.
You and the people talking about civilization only being 3 days away from anarchy are talking about "desperate people".
I don't think anyone is confusing the two groups of people; just talking about two different possibilities for different people.
If it comes to that, your “neighbors” aren’t going to be sitting around doing yoga to feel less hungry.