We have been asked by our leaders to have a year's supply of food storage. This weekly program has been designed to get you the essentials in an in expensive and systematic way. Also, this can be stored in a small area. When following this program, one item is purchased per week. All of the amounts for one person for one year. Be sure to mark your items with a permanent marker showing the date of purchase.
Many of these items can be purchased and canned at the dry pack cannery and can be done on your ward's regularly scheduled days and times. You can also take other items you've purchased to the cannery and can them. By working together and taking one day at a time, the counsel from our Prophets to obtain a food storage can become a reachable goal. Did you know that food storage was first given as a commandment in 1926. Those saints who followed it were able to make it through the depression years with less hardship than those around them who did not have food stored.
We don't know what is ahead. The world is becoming increasingly uncertain in these last days. President Benson told us that a supply of food might be as important to us in our day as boarding the ark was to the people of Noah's day. As we have heard before, "If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear." (D&C 38:30)
Showing posts with label FOOD STORAGE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FOOD STORAGE. Show all posts
Friday, November 7, 2008
Suggested Amounts of Basic Food for Home Storage
ONE YEAR SUPPLY per adult
Children's % of adult portion, except milk.
0-3 years = 50%
4-6 years = 70%
7-10 years = 90%
Grains: 300 lbs. (wheat, flour, rice, corn, oatmeal, pasta)
Legumes: 60 lbs. (dry beans, split peas, lentils, etc.)
Sugar or honey: 60 lbs. (includes jam or Jell-O as well)
Powdered Milk: 16 lbs. (provides one glass of milk per day. Children and pregnant women or nursing mothers will require more.)
Cooking Oil: 10 quarts
Salt: 8 lbs.
Water (2 weeks): 14 gallons
After storing enough of these essentials to meet the needs of your family for one year, you may decide to add other items that you are accustomed to using day to day. You should store as much as your circumstances allow. Families who do not have the resources to acquire a year's supply can being their storage by obtaining supplies to last for a few months. Members should be prudent and not panic or go to extremes in this effort. Through careful planning, most church members can, over time, establish both a financial reserve and year's supply of essentials.
ONE MONTH SUPPLY per adult
Children's % of adult portion, except milk.
0-3 years = 50%
4-6 years = 70%
7-10 years = 90%
Grains: 25 lbs. (wheat, flour, rice, corn, oatmeal, pasta)
Legumes: 5 lbs. (dry beans, split peas, lentils, etc.)
Sugar or honey: 5 lbs. (includes jam or Jell-O as well)
Powdered Milk: 1 1/3 lbs. (provides one glass of milk per day. Children and pregnant women or nursing mothers will require more.)
Cooking Oil: 5/6 quart
Salt: 2/3 lbs.
Water (2 weeks): 14 gallons
2 WEEK SUPPLY per adult
Children's % of adult portion, except milk.
0-3 years = 50%
4-6 years = 70%
7-10 years = 90%
Grains: 12.5 lbs. (wheat, flour, rice, corn, oatmeal, pasta)
Legumes: 2.5 lbs. (dry beans, split peas, lentils, etc.)
Sugar or honey: 2.5 lbs. (includes jam or Jell-O as well)
Powdered Milk: 2/3 lbs. (provides one glass of milk per day. Children and pregnant women or nursing mothers will require more.)
Cooking Oil: 5/12 quart
Salt: 1/3 lbs.
Water (2 weeks): 14 gallons
Children's % of adult portion, except milk.
0-3 years = 50%
4-6 years = 70%
7-10 years = 90%
Grains: 300 lbs. (wheat, flour, rice, corn, oatmeal, pasta)
Legumes: 60 lbs. (dry beans, split peas, lentils, etc.)
Sugar or honey: 60 lbs. (includes jam or Jell-O as well)
Powdered Milk: 16 lbs. (provides one glass of milk per day. Children and pregnant women or nursing mothers will require more.)
Cooking Oil: 10 quarts
Salt: 8 lbs.
Water (2 weeks): 14 gallons
After storing enough of these essentials to meet the needs of your family for one year, you may decide to add other items that you are accustomed to using day to day. You should store as much as your circumstances allow. Families who do not have the resources to acquire a year's supply can being their storage by obtaining supplies to last for a few months. Members should be prudent and not panic or go to extremes in this effort. Through careful planning, most church members can, over time, establish both a financial reserve and year's supply of essentials.
ONE MONTH SUPPLY per adult
Children's % of adult portion, except milk.
0-3 years = 50%
4-6 years = 70%
7-10 years = 90%
Grains: 25 lbs. (wheat, flour, rice, corn, oatmeal, pasta)
Legumes: 5 lbs. (dry beans, split peas, lentils, etc.)
Sugar or honey: 5 lbs. (includes jam or Jell-O as well)
Powdered Milk: 1 1/3 lbs. (provides one glass of milk per day. Children and pregnant women or nursing mothers will require more.)
Cooking Oil: 5/6 quart
Salt: 2/3 lbs.
Water (2 weeks): 14 gallons
2 WEEK SUPPLY per adult
Children's % of adult portion, except milk.
0-3 years = 50%
4-6 years = 70%
7-10 years = 90%
Grains: 12.5 lbs. (wheat, flour, rice, corn, oatmeal, pasta)
Legumes: 2.5 lbs. (dry beans, split peas, lentils, etc.)
Sugar or honey: 2.5 lbs. (includes jam or Jell-O as well)
Powdered Milk: 2/3 lbs. (provides one glass of milk per day. Children and pregnant women or nursing mothers will require more.)
Cooking Oil: 5/12 quart
Salt: 1/3 lbs.
Water (2 weeks): 14 gallons
1st Week
Can Opener
The first item is a can opener. It can be taped inside a box of dry pack and then labeled at to where it is so it can be located quickly and not get lost.
The first item is a can opener. It can be taped inside a box of dry pack and then labeled at to where it is so it can be located quickly and not get lost.
2nd Week
Water
Amount needed is 14 gallons per person. This is a two week supply which is the generally accepted amount of time for a city to fix damaged water routes. 7 gallons are for drinking and 7 gallons are for cleaning. Place in 2-liter pop bottles with 4 drops of chlorine in each. Do not store in milk jugs, as they will leak. Do not store water in vinyl containers, such as water beds as these have chemicals, which can cause harm. Also, water purification tables are good, although they often leave a strange taste in the water. Rotate the water in the 2-liter pop bottles every 6 months. (Some families rotate water every General Conference)
Amount needed is 14 gallons per person. This is a two week supply which is the generally accepted amount of time for a city to fix damaged water routes. 7 gallons are for drinking and 7 gallons are for cleaning. Place in 2-liter pop bottles with 4 drops of chlorine in each. Do not store in milk jugs, as they will leak. Do not store water in vinyl containers, such as water beds as these have chemicals, which can cause harm. Also, water purification tables are good, although they often leave a strange taste in the water. Rotate the water in the 2-liter pop bottles every 6 months. (Some families rotate water every General Conference)
3rd Week
Salt and Iodine
Amount needed is 5 lbs. per person, which is 4 round containers at the grocery store per person. Shelf life is several years.
Amount needed is 5 lbs. per person, which is 4 round containers at the grocery store per person. Shelf life is several years.
4th Week
Cooking Oil
Amount needed is 20 lbs. of total fat per person, which can be split between shortening and cooking oil. 48 fl. oz. is equal to 3 lbs. This is a "standard size" at the grocery store. When buying in bulk two and a half gallons are needed per person for total fat needs. One gallon weighs 8 lbs. Shelf life is 3-5 years.
Amount needed is 20 lbs. of total fat per person, which can be split between shortening and cooking oil. 48 fl. oz. is equal to 3 lbs. This is a "standard size" at the grocery store. When buying in bulk two and a half gallons are needed per person for total fat needs. One gallon weighs 8 lbs. Shelf life is 3-5 years.
5th Week
Jell-O
Amount needed is 60 lbs. of sugar per person. This may be divided into sugar, honey, jam, Jell-O, etc. Accumulate as many packages as you wish. Shelf life is several years.
Amount needed is 60 lbs. of sugar per person. This may be divided into sugar, honey, jam, Jell-O, etc. Accumulate as many packages as you wish. Shelf life is several years.
7th Week
Rice
Amount needed is 300 lbs. per person for total grains, which includes wheat and pasta, flour, etc. as well as rice. Dry pack white rice will last 8-10 years if stored in a cool, dry place. Do not place dry pack cans directly on the floor. They should be placed on wood or a pallet to allow air to go underneath the cases. Each can of rice equals 5 lbs. and cost $1.69 at dry pack. A case at dry pack would equal to 30 lbs. and cost approximately $10.14. Brown rice has a much shorter shelf life because of the natural oils found in it.
Amount needed is 300 lbs. per person for total grains, which includes wheat and pasta, flour, etc. as well as rice. Dry pack white rice will last 8-10 years if stored in a cool, dry place. Do not place dry pack cans directly on the floor. They should be placed on wood or a pallet to allow air to go underneath the cases. Each can of rice equals 5 lbs. and cost $1.69 at dry pack. A case at dry pack would equal to 30 lbs. and cost approximately $10.14. Brown rice has a much shorter shelf life because of the natural oils found in it.
8th Week
Powdered Milk
Amount needed is 300 quarts per person. A 4 lb. can from dry pack makes 16 quarts of milk and costs $5.89. A case makes 96 quarts and is approximately $35.34. The shelf life of dry pack powdered milk is 8-10 years.
Amount needed is 300 quarts per person. A 4 lb. can from dry pack makes 16 quarts of milk and costs $5.89. A case makes 96 quarts and is approximately $35.34. The shelf life of dry pack powdered milk is 8-10 years.
9th Week
Tuna Fish
The amount needed varies with your family preference. It is important to have canned meat on hand that doesn't require cooking. Also, fish has some nutrients that are not found in other meats. The shelf life should be indicated on the can, but is between 2-4 years.
The amount needed varies with your family preference. It is important to have canned meat on hand that doesn't require cooking. Also, fish has some nutrients that are not found in other meats. The shelf life should be indicated on the can, but is between 2-4 years.
10th Week
Spaghetti
This is part of the 300 lbs. per person requirement for grains shown under rice. A can is 4 lbs. and costs $2.59 at dry pack. A case is 24 lbs. Cost is approximately $15.54.
This is part of the 300 lbs. per person requirement for grains shown under rice. A can is 4 lbs. and costs $2.59 at dry pack. A case is 24 lbs. Cost is approximately $15.54.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
11th Week
Canned Corn
This again is part of the 300 lbs. per person requirement for grains. Expiration date is on the end, but is usually 1-2 years. It is important to have canned fruits and vegetables on hand since these provide a source of water/fluid intake for your body as well, and keeps you from having to reconstitute everything you eat, also saving your water supply!
This again is part of the 300 lbs. per person requirement for grains. Expiration date is on the end, but is usually 1-2 years. It is important to have canned fruits and vegetables on hand since these provide a source of water/fluid intake for your body as well, and keeps you from having to reconstitute everything you eat, also saving your water supply!
12th Week
Catch-up Week!
This week is a well deserved break and a time to evaluate weeks 1-11 and get current on any item. Good work!
This week is a well deserved break and a time to evaluate weeks 1-11 and get current on any item. Good work!
13th Week
Vienna Sausage
This is just another idea for a variety of protein sources. It is important to have some that don't need to be refrigerated or cooked! Store as much as you feel necessary for your family. Shelf life is 3-5 years.
This is just another idea for a variety of protein sources. It is important to have some that don't need to be refrigerated or cooked! Store as much as you feel necessary for your family. Shelf life is 3-5 years.
14th Week
Multi-Vitamins
These help with getting the necessary A and C vitamins which end up being difficult to supply in a food storage situation. 365 tablets are needed per person. Shelf life is 2-3 years.
These help with getting the necessary A and C vitamins which end up being difficult to supply in a food storage situation. 365 tablets are needed per person. Shelf life is 2-3 years.
15th Week
Oatmeal
This is part of the 300 lbs. of grain that is needed per person. The shelf life on dry pack is 8-10 years. Regular oats are better for baking and quick oats are better for cereal. Each case weighs 12 lbs. and costs approximately $7.98. The individual cans are 2 lbs. each and cost is $1.33
This is part of the 300 lbs. of grain that is needed per person. The shelf life on dry pack is 8-10 years. Regular oats are better for baking and quick oats are better for cereal. Each case weighs 12 lbs. and costs approximately $7.98. The individual cans are 2 lbs. each and cost is $1.33
16th Week
Flour
This is part of the 300 lbs. of grain needed per person. A case of dry pack flour weighs 24 lbs. and costs about $8.52. Shelf life is 5-6 years.
This is part of the 300 lbs. of grain needed per person. A case of dry pack flour weighs 24 lbs. and costs about $8.52. Shelf life is 5-6 years.
17th Week
Sugar
Amount needed is 60 lbs. per person for total sugar needs, which can include Jell-O, honey, jam, etc. A case at dry pack costs $17.52 and weighs about 36 lbs. Shelf life is 10 years. Sugar can harden and/or soften with time. This does not affect the quality of the product!
Amount needed is 60 lbs. per person for total sugar needs, which can include Jell-O, honey, jam, etc. A case at dry pack costs $17.52 and weighs about 36 lbs. Shelf life is 10 years. Sugar can harden and/or soften with time. This does not affect the quality of the product!
18th Week
Whole Eggs
Amount needed is as much as you feel you and your family will need for baking and for using with powdered mil in scrambled eggs. Shelf life is 5 years for powdered dehydrated whole eggs.
They have the same amount of nutrients and cholesterol as regular eggs. Your body uses the protein in eggs the best. They also contain calcium, iron, vitamin K, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, protein, and lecithin.
Amount needed is as much as you feel you and your family will need for baking and for using with powdered mil in scrambled eggs. Shelf life is 5 years for powdered dehydrated whole eggs.
They have the same amount of nutrients and cholesterol as regular eggs. Your body uses the protein in eggs the best. They also contain calcium, iron, vitamin K, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, protein, and lecithin.
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