Food- November 2022

Last month we added 3 gallons of water per person into our 72-hour kit. This month we’ll add a 3-day supply of food.

 

Week #1—Got Food?

You need a 3-day supply of non-perishable easy-to-prepare food. The physical, mental, and emotional stress of the situation will make you very hungry. Store more food than you normally eat.

When your world is turned upside down, you will crave familiar food. Emergency stores sell entrees that last 20 years. However, they are often expensive, low calorie, high sugar, and high salt. You will save money and feel better if you store food you normally eat and rotate it by the expiration date.

If the power is off over 8 hours, the food in your fridge may spoil, even if you keep the door closed. When in doubt, throw it out.

Week #2—No Cook Food

Because your microwave and stove may not be available, store a variety of ready-to-eat food in an insulated waterproof container like an ice chest.

·      Ice chest

·      Nuts, trail mix, peanut butter, beef jerky

·      Energy bars, granola bars, fruit bars

·      Canned fruit, raisins, dry fruit, fruit juice

·      Cold cereal, granola cereal

·      Powdered milk, Morning Moo milk

·      Crackers, graham crackers, snacks, candy

·      Pet food, food bowl, water bowl

Week #3—Hot Water Food

If you don’t own a camp stove or grill, buy a folding stove for each person ($9 - $16 each) and 3 days of fuel ($3 a can). Do not store fuel in the house. Try it a few times to know how it works.

·      Camp stove, fuel, matches

·      Small pan to heat water

·      Instant oatmeal, dry soup, Ramen noodles

·      Hot chocolate, apple cider

·      Baby formula, baby bottles, baby food

Week #4—No Dish Cooking

Even though canned food can be eaten cold, it’s much nicer hot. To heat it in the can, remove the label and drain some liquid. Before it boils over, pick it up with pliers. Avoid dishes by using paper products.

·      Can opener (manual), pliers, garbage bags

·      Paper plates, cups, and bowls (large)

·      Plastic utensils (sturdy), paper towels

·      Canned meat, fish, soup, stew, chili

·      Canned vegetables

Extra Credit—Advanced Kitchen Supplies

If you would like to eat better or prepare for longer emergencies, store dishwashing supplies, extra water, cooking pans and tools, camp oven, foil, seasonings, etc.

 

Contact: Amy Dennison amymorris@gmail.com onesteptoprep.blogspot.com

 

Neighborhood Radio Net: Sunday, Nov 13, 4 pm: Participate in a GMRS Radio Net on the 2^nd Sunday at 4 pm. Eric & Amy Dennison will be available to answer questions about the GMRS radios. If you have a GMRS radio, we can do a test and help you get started using it.

Zoom link: https://byui.zoom.us/s/4366630502 (Join as attendee)