Because most emergencies and disasters don’t occur on a predictable schedule, all residents are encouraged to have emergency food storage on hand. If no emergency food is stored, you may have to deal with hunger and malnutrition after a major disaster or a widespread interruption in food supply and/or delivery.
It is recommended to have the following food storage on hand:
- A Three Month supply of food that is part of your normal daily diet. This is useful in case of pandemic or other shelter-in-place scenarios, and also to help you to transition to your longer-term food supply if needed
- A longer term supply of emergency food stored that will be shelf stable for many years
Here are some planning resources to assist in achieving these goals in your household:
A Three-month Food Supply: We are counseled by Church leaders to build a short-term supply of food that is part of your normal, daily diet and that is reasonable for your circumstances. Click HERE to look at some ideas for building up a 3-month supply of everyday food for your family.
A Long-term Food Supply: For longer-term needs, and where permitted, gradually build a supply of food that will last a long time and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat, white rice, and beans. A portion of these items may be rotated in your three-month supply. Click HERE to look at some ideas for building up a long-term supply of food for your family.
Tips for Food Storage and Production: You can prepare for hard times with a supply of food and other necessities to help you get through any unexpected challenging times.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/tips-for-food-storage-and-production?lang=eng
Food Storage Principles: Our Heavenly Father has lovingly commanded us to ‘prepare every needful thing’ (see Doctrine and Covenants 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we may care for ourselves and our neighbors, and support bishops as they care for others.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/food-storage?lang=eng
Buy Food Storage: Buy food storage online or find a Home Storage Center near you.
https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/food-storage/?lang=eng
Area Temporal Preparedness Guide (see “Home Storage and Production”): These guidelines and activities can help you become more prepared. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/english/life-help/Temporal-Preparedness-Guidelines-North-America-Central-Area%20Guide-May-2021.pdf?lang=eng
Food Storage: Where to start, what foods are best, and how much you will need.
https://www.ready.gov/food
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