People seem to think that "prepping" for an emergency (such as a food crisis) is difficult. It isn't.
Each week, when you go shopping, get a few extra items and keep them for possible emergencies. Make sure they are things that you eat already. It's no good stocking up on things you don't want to eat.
One week, get a large 25 lb bag of rice, a dozen cans of tuna and 2 jugs of cooking oil. Next week, get 10 lbs of dried pasta, a few cans of vegetables, 6 cans of beans and a few cans of soup. Just do a little at a time. Set aside a few items every week. Every time you go to the store, add a little bit more. Maybe get an extra bag of sugar, some salt or pepper, bag of flour or corn meal, box of instant oatmeal, etc...
Within 2-months, you will already have a good start on a crisis food supply.
Within 6 months, you will likely have enough to feed your family for 30-days if a real crisis hits.
Keep in mind that a food crisis doesn't mean NO food is available. It might mean seriously restricted quantities, rationing, long lines at supermarkets and some types of food (nuts, poultry, beef, eggs) not being easily available. You may need that 'prep food supply' to help supplement any other foods you can get. You might need the extra food to see you through a 2-3 day crisis of staying at home due to riots or looting in your area. In any case, having food available is better than being desperate.
Start slowly and just get a little extra each time. Store everything properly so it will last. A few extra supplies each time adds up to a well stocked pantry or supply locker.
People seem to think that "prepping" for an emergency (such as a food crisis) is difficult. It isn't.
Each week, when you go shopping, get a few extra items and keep them for possible emergencies. Make sure they are things that you eat already. It's no good stocking up on things you don't want to eat.
One week, get a large 25 lb bag of rice, a dozen cans of tuna and 2 jugs of cooking oil. Next week, get 10 lbs of dried pasta, a few cans of vegetables, 6 cans of beans and a few cans of soup. Just do a little at a time. Set aside a few items every week. Every time you go to the store, add a little bit more. Maybe get an extra bag of sugar, some salt or pepper, bag of flour or corn meal, box of instant oatmeal, etc...
Within 2-months, you will already have a good start on a crisis food supply.
Within 6 months, you will likely have enough to feed your family for 30-days if a real crisis hits.
Keep in mind that a food crisis doesn't mean NO food is available. It might mean seriously restricted quantities, rationing, long lines at supermarkets and some types of food (nuts, poultry, beef, eggs) not being easily available. You may need that 'prep food supply' to help supplement any other foods you can get. You might the extra food to see you through a 2-3 day crisis of staying at home due to riots or looting in your area. In any case, having food available is better than being desperate.
Start slowly and just get a little extra each time. Store everything properly so it will last. A few extra supplies each time adds up to a well stocked pantry or supply locker.