I have 6 kids, a years worth of that kind of food is impossible and impractical for my family, I struggled getting started because of that. I realized I was going about it wrong. This is what I’ve been doing for the past couple years. Honestly you want about 3 months worth of foods you eat and rotate through, just buy extra of everything if you can when you shop till you get the extra on hand. I bought a couple 3 month kits in a bucket for 72 hour kit/bug out bags in case of natural disaster and we have to leave our home. I’d grab those. Once you have food you will eat so as not to waste money throwing things out in a few years (freeze dried meat doesn’t last long)and 72 hour emergency kit. Then focus on foods that will keep you alive in a disaster situation….whole grain/red or white wheat, dried beans, rice, powder milk, sugar (stored correctly will last 25 years and are more affordable). I store them in 5 gallons buckets, in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. I get 25 lbs of wheat for about $16. I then bought #10 cans of dried pasta, freeze dried vegetables and fruit, then moved on to more fun things like a few cans of butter. I watch my patriot supply for deal and their freeze dried fruit is great. Oh I also purchased crystallized eggs because it’s difficult to bake without eggs. Store extra fats, oil, lard- all things you’d need to make real food. Do you have any friend who belong the LDS church? I get most of my supplies through the Provident living, but I’ve also bought when I see deals from pretty much anywhere with good reviews. Each Ward usually has someone dedicated to helping get food storage and if you live close to a distribution center I bet you could go there and get food supplies. https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng
Wow, thx so much for taking the time to write this. Really appreciate it, friend.
I do have 3 months worth of My Patriot Supply, which I heard good things about. Concerning is the lack of nutrients, but from what you said, it's all about staying alive.
I wonder when SHTF, how long it will take the country to get back up and running. From what I've seen, they're going to go for the whole enchilada. I've seen 3 months all the way up to a year.
I will look into all of your advice. Really needed it. Thx so much!
I have 6 kids, a years worth of that kind of food is impossible and impractical for my family, I struggled getting started because of that. I realized I was going about it wrong. This is what I’ve been doing for the past couple years. Honestly you want about 3 months worth of foods you eat and rotate through, just buy extra of everything if you can when you shop till you get the extra on hand. I bought a couple 3 month kits in a bucket for 72 hour kit/bug out bags in case of natural disaster and we have to leave our home. I’d grab those. Once you have food you will eat so as not to waste money throwing things out in a few years (freeze dried meat doesn’t last long)and 72 hour emergency kit. Then focus on foods that will keep you alive in a disaster situation….whole grain/red or white wheat, dried beans, rice, powder milk, sugar (stored correctly will last 25 years and are more affordable). I store them in 5 gallons buckets, in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. I get 25 lbs of wheat for about $16. I then bought #10 cans of dried pasta, freeze dried vegetables and fruit, then moved on to more fun things like a few cans of butter. I watch my patriot supply for deal and their freeze dried fruit is great. Oh I also purchased crystallized eggs because it’s difficult to bake without eggs. Store extra fats, oil, lard- all things you’d need to make real food. Do you have any friend who belong the LDS church? I get most of my supplies through the Provident living, but I’ve also bought when I see deals from pretty much anywhere with good reviews. Each Ward usually has someone dedicated to helping get food storage and if you live close to a distribution center I bet you could go there and get food supplies. https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng
Wow, thx so much for taking the time to write this. Really appreciate it, friend.
I do have 3 months worth of My Patriot Supply, which I heard good things about. Concerning is the lack of nutrients, but from what you said, it's all about staying alive.
I wonder when SHTF, how long it will take the country to get back up and running. From what I've seen, they're going to go for the whole enchilada. I've seen 3 months all the way up to a year.
I will look into all of your advice. Really needed it. Thx so much!