The Israelites (always capitalized) had taken plenty of sheep, cattle, goats and other animals with them. There were some quail provided by God (Exodus ch.16). Then of course there was lots of manna (whatever that is) (Exodus, ibid). A million or more people in the wilderness must have been hard to feed (see Numbers ch.11).
AnswerAccording to the Bible, the Israelites were given manna and quail.
Exodus and Joshua both mention the food eaten.
The number of israelites killed in the wilderness were many. as the bible says the entire generation of people who made the golden calf walked and died in the wilderness.
Moses.
who were the people wandering in the wilderness
Presumably, yes.
Manna
Yes as they had to look after their cattle, and collect manna.
They survived (Numbers ch.20) and accompanied the Israelites into Israel (Numbers ch.32).
A pillar of fire (Exodus ch.13).
God provided for them (Exodus ch.16 and 17).
they learned that God is with them in all of their bad,and good times