Reasons and Basics for Food Supply and Storage

   
    Is storing extra food hording? We hear that a lot like its a bad thing. Ready.gov,The American Red Cross are two groups that suggest having extra food around the house for emergencies. At one time it was 3 months worth I see now they are back to 3 days again.
   When have you seen ANY organization government or otherwise respond in 3 days time? Lots of times there are people MONTHS later not just doing without but can't even find resources to get hand outs. Hurricanes down south, Texas Blizzards and even covid. There has been a whole lot of people going hungry during those times and it took a whole lot longer than any 3 days to get help if they could find it! I don't know of anyone that wants to have their child or other family members uncomfortably hungry and stressed during a already stressful time. How many of you saw on tv or were maybe in some of those lines and lines of cars backed up going miles just hoping they didn't run out of food before your turn came this spring?
     Be ready the next time and there will be more probably. I am already hearing about other countries going on lock down again due to covid. It's only a matter of time before we have to go through that again. Take any tax refund or any other government money coming your way and invest in extra storable foods. If someone gives you food even if it isn't in you to eat that flavor or whatever. Take it and maybe give to other family members or trade it for something you like.
    The information below is very basic. You may be aware of all of it. Then again you can use this maybe to teach others in your family or group the reason why. Next will be what a family of 4 needs for a year. 

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Ranchmama

Food Supply and Storage

Who Needs to Store Food
   Anyone that is concerned about lack of income,
   Individuals with Special Diet Needs, Diabetics, Heart Disease, Allergies
   People that are aware of political influence in our food supply
   Folks that know Mother Nature has Wishy Washy Weather
   People With Children and Others to Care For

What Kind of Food To Store
   Store Foods Your Family Eats
   Foods That Have a High Nutritional Content
   Foods That You Can, Dry or Freeze
   Grocery Store Canned Goods
   Grains .....  Wheat, Rice, Oats, Corn
   Sweeteners ... Honey, Sugars,Syrups

When Do You Need to Start to Store Food
     If Using a Freezer Your Already Storing Food
     When Canning Foods at Home You are Storing Food
     When Times are Uncertain in Income, Health, and Government

Where To Get the Food
   From Your Garden
   Local Farmers and Gardeners
   Local grocery Stores
   Internet Long Term Storage Sales

Why Does a Person or Group Need to Store Food
   To Have Control Over Availability and Quality of Your Food
   For Peace of Mind When the World is Upside Down
   When World Events Like Plandemics Happen
   When Your Health is Poor or Job Stops
   To Have a Backup for Your Family

How to Store Food and Where
    Containers to Use are Buckets, Jars, Special Bags, Freezers
    Root Cellars are Nice
    Regular Storm Cellars are Good
    Cool Storage areas in Home
    Any Empty Space with Good Climate
    Under beds, in closets, cool garages, empty guest rooms
    NOT in the ATTIC

How Much Food to Store
Websites With Calculators to Help You Learn
https://ezprepping.com/food-storage-calculator/
https://providentliving.com/preparedness/food-storage/foodcalc/
https://www.thefoodguys.com/foodcalc.html
https://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/09/long-term-food-storage-calculator/
  ( this one you download onto your computer and can adapt to your needs )