Step 1: Establish a base of operations.
My first choice would be a store that carries contruction tools and materials. This would make it easier to build defense. Plus the size of store would make good for holding more people.
Step 2: Acquire a moving van.
Other being a mode transportation, it'd be essential for supply gathering. Plus the size of it would make it hard to be stopped anything but a large group of zombies. Could also help rescue other survivors and transport them back to the base of operations.
Step 3: Find a nearby water source.
While water is more essential to survival than the truck, it'd be easier transport it back with the truck.
Step 4: Acquire gardening supplies.
Lets face it food will be an issue. Sure you can raid a grocery store and such for food for awhile. But what will you do when that food runs out or goes bad? That is why it is part of my plan to get supplies to plant a garden to grow my own food. Plus this would also provide a source for bartering with other survivors. Or I should say another source, given my choice for a base of operations.
Step 5: Raid a pet store.
The reason for this one will make me look callous and evil. Plain and simple it'd be a easy source of meat for starters Especially if you live in a city that isn't close to rural area where you can do hunting. Plus dogs could help in defending the home base.
Step 6: Raid a hunting supply store.
Pretty much would be a good source of weapons. And not just guns but also things like bows which would be easier to make ammo for. An arrow can be reused and is easier to make than a bullet. And can save the guns and bullets for defending against zombies. Plus can get supplies for fishing which would add another food source.
Step 7: Raid a library/book store.
This may seem an odd choice. But it is a smart one. Having the resources to learn things you need learn things you need to survive will be vital. So first priority would be to get various non-fiction works. Then the fiction works for not just for their entertainment value but for also use as tinder when needing to start fires.
Step 8 (sorta): Acquire other less essential supplies (can be done while doing other steps).
When going about the steps you'd see stuff you could possibly need but not as essential And given if there is room in the truck and time it'd be a good idea to pick them up.
