The Food Items I’m Quietly Stockpiling Right Now
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Date: 2026-04-12
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mamacooks
good morning pretty lady! You have tons of great ideas on things to store for emergencies! Always remember the dates on packaging are best by dates not expiration dates. Use your five senses if they've gone beyond the best by date! Don't waste your food! Smell it taste it look at it visually! The best rice to store is plain white rice because it stores the longest. As far as tin cans go the ones that use the can opener are better because they last longer the ones with the pop top lids can be compromised easier. Also make sure you have a backup manual can opener in case the first one breaks LOL in 2023 we moved from Washington State to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan just to buy a house! We bought a fixer upper on some property for 23, 000 we have a garden we have rain gutters for water catchment we have a constant source of protein and that is a rooster and his girls. This year we are planning on getting fruit trees and berry bushes. We are also hoping to add a couple goats and some rabbits to our Homestead. We want to be a self-sustainable as we can! This summer I'm going to teach myself to be able to can anything! I want to have all of my meet canned in case I don't have electricity! I also want to learn how to make sourdough that way I don't have to rely on yeast! Also if you want to search stocking up investing in 5 gal buckets and such is good to make your food last longer. Also don't forget pet food if you have them. Medical supplies toiletries sewing supplies candles et cetera think outside the box. I also want to thank you for bringing up this topic because everybody should have at least 2 months of stuff that they may need on hand regardless of what's going on in the world! Truth be known that your car could break, you could get sick, you could get fired, you can get laid off, and if you have an emergency supply at home this is peace of mind because you won't have to worry about if you can feed your family!
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good morning pretty lady! You have tons of great ideas on things to store for emergencies! Always remember the dates on packaging are best by dates not expiration dates. Use your five senses if they've gone beyond the best by date! Don't waste your food! Smell it taste it look at it visually! The best rice to store is plain white rice because it stores the longest. As far as tin cans go the ones that use the can opener are better because they last longer the ones with the pop top lids can be compromised easier. Also make sure you have a backup manual can opener in case the first one breaks LOL in 2023 we moved from Washington State to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan just to buy a house! We bought a fixer upper on some property for 23, 000 we have a garden we have rain gutters for water catchment we have a constant source of protein and that is a rooster and his girls. This year we are planning on getting fruit trees and berry bushes. We are also hoping to add a couple goats and some rabbits to our Homestead. We want to be a self-sustainable as we can! This summer I'm going to teach myself to be able to can anything! I want to have all of my meet canned in case I don't have electricity! I also want to learn how to make sourdough that way I don't have to rely on yeast! Also if you want to search stocking up investing in 5 gal buckets and such is good to make your food last longer. Also don't forget pet food if you have them. Medical supplies toiletries sewing supplies candles et cetera think outside the box. I also want to thank you for bringing up this topic because everybody should have at least 2 months of stuff that they may need on hand regardless of what's going on in the world! Truth be known that your car could break, you could get sick, you could get fired, you can get laid off, and if you have an emergency supply at home this is peace of mind because you won't have to worry about if you can feed your family!
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mamacooks
There are so many comments already, that I'm not sure mine is necessary, ha! I think it is important for every family to have extra food on hand. Some will do more of an apocalyptic prep, but I prefer to prep a more living pantry. I make most of our food from scratch, and we are a GF family, so I have large bins of the various flours that my recipes require as well as 5lbs each of about 10 different bean/lentil varieties that are constantly in flux from use. But this gives us a lot of variety, while also having a lot on hand in case of emergency or loss of funds. I do purchase 25lb bags of rice and work my way through before replacing it, purchase other grains like grits and oatmeal in 5lb bags, tuna, peanut butter, honey, maple syrup, sugar, salt, etc. Having this system allows us to eat high quality food at a more reasonable price, because of bulk purchasing, rotate through that food and eliminate waste because I am using it regularly, and a buffer of food security. I also plan my meals around the BOGO free sales at my local grocery store, I only purchase the items I regularly use, and I try to only purchase them (and definitely only buy extras) when they run the sales. Anyway, that was a lot of words to say that this doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. If you're new to stocking up your pantry, don't go gung-ho without some forethought. A little planning will ensure that you can get the most bang for your buck, and that your buck doesn't rot on the shelf.
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There are so many comments already, that I'm not sure mine is necessary, ha! I think it is important for every family to have extra food on hand. Some will do more of an apocalyptic prep, but I prefer to prep a more living pantry. I make most of our food from scratch, and we are a GF family, so I have large bins of the various flours that my recipes require as well as 5lbs each of about 10 different bean/lentil varieties that are constantly in flux from use. But this gives us a lot of variety, while also having a lot on hand in case of emergency or loss of funds. I do purchase 25lb bags of rice and work my way through before replacing it, purchase other grains like grits and oatmeal in 5lb bags, tuna, peanut butter, honey, maple syrup, sugar, salt, etc. Having this system allows us to eat high quality food at a more reasonable price, because of bulk purchasing, rotate through that food and eliminate waste because I am using it regularly, and a buffer of food security. I also plan my meals around the BOGO free sales at my local grocery store, I only purchase the items I regularly use, and I try to only purchase them (and definitely only buy extras) when they run the sales. Anyway, that was a lot of words to say that this doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. If you're new to stocking up your pantry, don't go gung-ho without some forethought. A little planning will ensure that you can get the most bang for your buck, and that your buck doesn't rot on the shelf.
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lisabatts7735
There are two things going on now. One is the deportation of our farm workers (80% are migrants) and we've already had oranges, apples, and cherries rotting on the trees last year due to lack of workers and a South Dakotan dairy farmer said our food supply would collapse in 3 days without migrants. The other is our current fuel crisis which means diesel has gone up 60% already and fertilizer costs are soaring. Farmers may not plant fields due to both problems and orchardists spend lots of money on pruning, thinning (I thinned apple trees for two summers when I was a teenager for $4/hr and it's awful, hot work, irrigating, spraying, propping, and then the harvest and some were having financial difficulties from last year if they couldn't pick crops so may go bankrupt.
We bought a milk cow last spring and built a root cellar that we put the 300# of potatoes we grew in for the winter. It is time to start growing your own food. Potatoes can even be grown in straw, hay, or compost piles and are the easiest, most important crop to grow. Tomatoes grow well in pots. Dried beans and rice store for many years potentially but the food crisis may start very soon-- at the very least prices are going to go up and it is good to get things now before that happens. Good luck everyone and please pay attention to what is happening in the world because it is going to affect all of us.
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There are two things going on now. One is the deportation of our farm workers (80% are migrants) and we've already had oranges, apples, and cherries rotting on the trees last year due to lack of workers and a South Dakotan dairy farmer said our food supply would collapse in 3 days without migrants. The other is our current fuel crisis which means diesel has gone up 60% already and fertilizer costs are soaring. Farmers may not plant fields due to both problems and orchardists spend lots of money on pruning, thinning (I thinned apple trees for two summers when I was a teenager for $4/hr and it's awful, hot work, irrigating, spraying, propping, and then the harvest and some were having financial difficulties from last year if they couldn't pick crops so may go bankrupt.
We bought a milk cow last spring and built a root cellar that we put the 300# of potatoes we grew in for the winter. It is time to start growing your own food. Potatoes can even be grown in straw, hay, or compost piles and are the easiest, most important crop to grow. Tomatoes grow well in pots. Dried beans and rice store for many years potentially but the food crisis may start very soon-- at the very least prices are going to go up and it is good to get things now before that happens. Good luck everyone and please pay attention to what is happening in the world because it is going to affect all of us.
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thegazetteyt
I STRONGLY suggest you process your bulk grains. Brake them down into 5lb bags and freeze them for 24-48 hr, let them thaw out to rom temp, then freeze again for 24-48hrs. Especially rice. Weevils are already in the rice, and what you don't want is for those eggs to hatch and eat all in through your grains. They cha chew through garbage bags. Do this with flour, beans, rice, and other raw grains. Also, you prolly want a pest deterrent in the storage containers with your grains. I use food grade diatomaceous earth. Just sprinkle it in your big bin and it's a great bug deterrent.
I've been making a dry goods pantry for about 8 months. Just a little at a time, about $100 a month. Now all I need get are fresh produce every week or so. You dont have to be a prepper, but it never hurts to have a couple weeks of meals in a stockpile.
Also, if you can, get a freezer.
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I STRONGLY suggest you process your bulk grains. Brake them down into 5lb bags and freeze them for 24-48 hr, let them thaw out to rom temp, then freeze again for 24-48hrs. Especially rice. Weevils are already in the rice, and what you don't want is for those eggs to hatch and eat all in through your grains. They cha chew through garbage bags. Do this with flour, beans, rice, and other raw grains. Also, you prolly want a pest deterrent in the storage containers with your grains. I use food grade diatomaceous earth. Just sprinkle it in your big bin and it's a great bug deterrent.
I've been making a dry goods pantry for about 8 months. Just a little at a time, about $100 a month. Now all I need get are fresh produce every week or so. You dont have to be a prepper, but it never hurts to have a couple weeks of meals in a stockpile.
Also, if you can, get a freezer.
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ErizoKen
Also please note that beans are NOT a forever food. They last about a year before starting to get hard and forming tough pectin shields. You are best to buy already canned beans or can them yourselves if you have a safe method (pressure cooker canning. If you try to cook old beans the normal way, then they will almost never get soft. You can cook them with a TINY bit of baking soda and it will help, but not too much or the flavor gets terrible. Trust me on that one lol. Pressure cooking old beans works great, too, but pressure cooking may not be an available option in emergency times.
Hope that helps someone.
Thank you for the informative video. Stay strong and carry on!
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Also please note that beans are NOT a forever food. They last about a year before starting to get hard and forming tough pectin shields. You are best to buy already canned beans or can them yourselves if you have a safe method (pressure cooker canning. If you try to cook old beans the normal way, then they will almost never get soft. You can cook them with a TINY bit of baking soda and it will help, but not too much or the flavor gets terrible. Trust me on that one lol. Pressure cooking old beans works great, too, but pressure cooking may not be an available option in emergency times.
Hope that helps someone.
Thank you for the informative video. Stay strong and carry on!
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coleengoodell7523
I make sure I put all my dry goods that are in boxes, paper or plastic bags, in glass jars with a lid on them. I also add a small desiccant package to long term storage supplies in the glass jars. Real Mapel syrup pretty much lasts forever, just as honey does. I also only stock up on things I actually eat or cook with regularly. Not going overboard here because I absolutely hate to waste anything. Most of my glass jars are from a spaghetti sauce I use, washed and saved. And other glass jars that I've gotten from other purchases that are just the perfect size for storing other things. The milar sp packages store great, no worry about moisture getting into them.
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I make sure I put all my dry goods that are in boxes, paper or plastic bags, in glass jars with a lid on them. I also add a small desiccant package to long term storage supplies in the glass jars. Real Mapel syrup pretty much lasts forever, just as honey does. I also only stock up on things I actually eat or cook with regularly. Not going overboard here because I absolutely hate to waste anything. Most of my glass jars are from a spaghetti sauce I use, washed and saved. And other glass jars that I've gotten from other purchases that are just the perfect size for storing other things. The milar sp packages store great, no worry about moisture getting into them.
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Littlemunchkin723
Folks, please start reading ingredients. Avoid bioengineered products and unfortunately many products are. You have to really pay attention. Start buying Kosher products which are strict on the ingredients that are put into the products. As far as protein, go to your local butcher. Many of the protein like chicken and beef, have been modified. Grind your own beef or pork rather than buying them already minced like ground beef in packets. IYKYN. A lot of our protein in our local grocery stores are very sketchy with ingredients that shouldn’t be in it. Which is why it’s best to buy from your trusted local butcher.
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Folks, please start reading ingredients. Avoid bioengineered products and unfortunately many products are. You have to really pay attention. Start buying Kosher products which are strict on the ingredients that are put into the products. As far as protein, go to your local butcher. Many of the protein like chicken and beef, have been modified. Grind your own beef or pork rather than buying them already minced like ground beef in packets. IYKYN. A lot of our protein in our local grocery stores are very sketchy with ingredients that shouldn’t be in it. Which is why it’s best to buy from your trusted local butcher.
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anetzband1383
I'm 76 now, and have always lived this way. I buy the bargains, and stock extra. One never knows when a disaster might hit. It might be a paycheck delayed or missing, no power for 7 days, broken bones that make it hard to get around. It's ALWAYS good to be prepared. Now, you didn't say when you would open those bins, but if it's time when you use up stock like what you're storing, then buy another, but replace the one in your bin so you are rotating the food. Also, it's good if you make a list and tape it to the bin so you remember what's inside.
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I'm 76 now, and have always lived this way. I buy the bargains, and stock extra. One never knows when a disaster might hit. It might be a paycheck delayed or missing, no power for 7 days, broken bones that make it hard to get around. It's ALWAYS good to be prepared. Now, you didn't say when you would open those bins, but if it's time when you use up stock like what you're storing, then buy another, but replace the one in your bin so you are rotating the food. Also, it's good if you make a list and tape it to the bin so you remember what's inside.
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Kable_TV
Please help raise wages in north Texas teenagers and young adults are being overworked worked and underpaid the same job in south Texas is paying ten more dollars an hour but prices same going up video games are 80$ globally now Lubbock Texas isn’t paying it’s younger people enough for Xmas presents vet bills college car bills dentist doctor birthday presents people are getting greedy and crime is going up all these budget videos aren’t helping we need people to know kids aren’t getting paid enough money
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Please help raise wages in north Texas teenagers and young adults are being overworked worked and underpaid the same job in south Texas is paying ten more dollars an hour but prices same going up video games are 80$ globally now Lubbock Texas isn’t paying it’s younger people enough for Xmas presents vet bills college car bills dentist doctor birthday presents people are getting greedy and crime is going up all these budget videos aren’t helping we need people to know kids aren’t getting paid enough money
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GetOfflineGetGood
I like the phrase Capitalism is the crisis. People right now can't afford food. Even if there's never a giant world-ending emergency, having extra food in my house means I can feed a friend that loses a job or can't afford food. I let people in my community shop my pantry if they're concerned about food security. I'm lucky enough to have a stable job that makes a living wage, I can always stock back up again the next time I get paid, and I always have at least a couple months of food on hand.
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I like the phrase Capitalism is the crisis. People right now can't afford food. Even if there's never a giant world-ending emergency, having extra food in my house means I can feed a friend that loses a job or can't afford food. I let people in my community shop my pantry if they're concerned about food security. I'm lucky enough to have a stable job that makes a living wage, I can always stock back up again the next time I get paid, and I always have at least a couple months of food on hand.
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jennoaks1934
Pet foods. Bagged foods like your flour and sugar, pancake mixes, etc. especially grains wheat. attract the tiniest of insects. You would be surprised.
Get to a Home Depot or other like store. Pick up some 5 gallon buckets with the snap on lids. Safest and easiest way to store and keep fresh your supply.
Cheaper than those Rubbermaid totes. Rodent proof. If in doubt stick dry herbs that naturally repel unwanted things’ in the tub towards the top, after sealing up your food, of course.
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Pet foods. Bagged foods like your flour and sugar, pancake mixes, etc. especially grains wheat. attract the tiniest of insects. You would be surprised.
Get to a Home Depot or other like store. Pick up some 5 gallon buckets with the snap on lids. Safest and easiest way to store and keep fresh your supply.
Cheaper than those Rubbermaid totes. Rodent proof. If in doubt stick dry herbs that naturally repel unwanted things’ in the tub towards the top, after sealing up your food, of course.
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TrumpetReady
Just a recommendation for anyone that is interested. I buy my flour, place it in the freezer for about a week, bring it out and let it get to room temperature. Then I vacuum seal it in mason jars or bags. If I seal in bags I place them in heavy duty totes for easy transport. I also dehydrate various foods and do the same with them. You can vacuum seal rice, beans, oats, etc. I am always concerned about packing my freezers due to spoilage if no electricity.
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Just a recommendation for anyone that is interested. I buy my flour, place it in the freezer for about a week, bring it out and let it get to room temperature. Then I vacuum seal it in mason jars or bags. If I seal in bags I place them in heavy duty totes for easy transport. I also dehydrate various foods and do the same with them. You can vacuum seal rice, beans, oats, etc. I am always concerned about packing my freezers due to spoilage if no electricity.
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judyrobertson9479
Everybody's panic box will be different. I'm from Louisiana, now in Texas. My tornado/hurricane box has changed a lot thru the years. It's a good idea to plan ahead. Even if just the electricity goes out. You need water, toilet paper, etc. My list is mainly items that I've run out of in the past and had to listen to several kids and a husband wondering why I didn't but. Whatever. Good video. One of those things that help me sleep better at night.
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Everybody's panic box will be different. I'm from Louisiana, now in Texas. My tornado/hurricane box has changed a lot thru the years. It's a good idea to plan ahead. Even if just the electricity goes out. You need water, toilet paper, etc. My list is mainly items that I've run out of in the past and had to listen to several kids and a husband wondering why I didn't but. Whatever. Good video. One of those things that help me sleep better at night.
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BessieKelly-g6h
I'm always prepped. Mainly because it's a way of life. Have some acreage, chickens & goats, raise a garden. I've canned for many years. So fresh eggs, milk, meat & veggies. Yes, all things canned -- even milk. I make cheese & soap. My pantry is full. I only buy very basic staples like flour, sugar, salts. Even raise many of my spices. This isn't new it's just been forgotten. People have been preppers & preserved food for years.
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I'm always prepped. Mainly because it's a way of life. Have some acreage, chickens & goats, raise a garden. I've canned for many years. So fresh eggs, milk, meat & veggies. Yes, all things canned -- even milk. I make cheese & soap. My pantry is full. I only buy very basic staples like flour, sugar, salts. Even raise many of my spices. This isn't new it's just been forgotten. People have been preppers & preserved food for years.
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milirodz
Thanks for the advice. Oils get rancid with time, rotate or use tallow. Do not keep food with more than 4 grams of fat, they get rancid too. Keep the flour and sugar in glass jars with a good seal to avoid insects. Rice and the beans can be stored in plastic juice containers very pressed and tightened, can add a few laurel leaves to the rice on top if you like. Very important, you'll need water to cook those beans, so buy a few canned also.
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Thanks for the advice. Oils get rancid with time, rotate or use tallow. Do not keep food with more than 4 grams of fat, they get rancid too. Keep the flour and sugar in glass jars with a good seal to avoid insects. Rice and the beans can be stored in plastic juice containers very pressed and tightened, can add a few laurel leaves to the rice on top if you like. Very important, you'll need water to cook those beans, so buy a few canned also.
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Zombie-adventures
Seeing what happened in NC to people after Helene; you cannot depend upon FEMA or any other government agency to bail you out.
Shelf stable milk is available at Dollar tree. Food Lion has the Mahatma jasmine rice on sale usually at 5. 99 for a 5 pound bag. Watch for that and grab one.
I would also suggest having an extra propane tank filled for the grill.
There are also radios that have crank up power banks.
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Seeing what happened in NC to people after Helene; you cannot depend upon FEMA or any other government agency to bail you out.
Shelf stable milk is available at Dollar tree. Food Lion has the Mahatma jasmine rice on sale usually at 5. 99 for a 5 pound bag. Watch for that and grab one.
I would also suggest having an extra propane tank filled for the grill.
There are also radios that have crank up power banks.
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Teaally1913
Meds alcohol 70 to 90 %, Benadryl for allergic reactions Adult & Children levelchest decongestantcough syrupsbandagessuperglue for cutsbaby aspirin for heart attack( save and stock pile antibiotics. ( not a great idea, but better than nothing if you need them) ( always check exonerations-. Could go over those datesnot more than 18 months on some. ( again, better than nothing for terrible tooth aches. Fever reducers.
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Meds alcohol 70 to 90 %, Benadryl for allergic reactions Adult & Children levelchest decongestantcough syrupsbandagessuperglue for cutsbaby aspirin for heart attack( save and stock pile antibiotics. ( not a great idea, but better than nothing if you need them) ( always check exonerations-. Could go over those datesnot more than 18 months on some. ( again, better than nothing for terrible tooth aches. Fever reducers.
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Broomrider1492
I learned my lesson in 2020. I keep a fully stocked pantry. Canned meats, dry beans of all kinds, rice, pasta, etc. I rotate my stock and I only have to go grocery shopping once a month and that's only after I inventory everything in my cupboards, refrigerator, freezers, and pantry. I only buy to replace what we have eaten the previous month. Saves so much money on food I can stock up on other things.
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I learned my lesson in 2020. I keep a fully stocked pantry. Canned meats, dry beans of all kinds, rice, pasta, etc. I rotate my stock and I only have to go grocery shopping once a month and that's only after I inventory everything in my cupboards, refrigerator, freezers, and pantry. I only buy to replace what we have eaten the previous month. Saves so much money on food I can stock up on other things.
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texadonkey34
Rice and bean crockpot meals are good. I’m not a prepper and I will not eat freeze dried food. I’m from Houston & I buy extra for hurricanes. The US is not coming to an end. It’s just getting pricey. Buy a Generator or designate your fuse box for refrigerator and one room. I hired an electrician and it was worth it. One room with a bathroom always works abs so does the fridge.
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Rice and bean crockpot meals are good. I’m not a prepper and I will not eat freeze dried food. I’m from Houston & I buy extra for hurricanes. The US is not coming to an end. It’s just getting pricey. Buy a Generator or designate your fuse box for refrigerator and one room. I hired an electrician and it was worth it. One room with a bathroom always works abs so does the fridge.
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paulabennett9430
My household is payday to payday for the most part. ot and holiday pay goes to savings, stocking a little bit when I am able.
Paper products. Flour. Sugar. Yeast. Coffee. Tea. Canned goods. First aid supplies.
When the pandemic hit, we were not without tp. When shutdowns have affected our family's income we at least could eat as we wait to receive what was earned.
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My household is payday to payday for the most part. ot and holiday pay goes to savings, stocking a little bit when I am able.
Paper products. Flour. Sugar. Yeast. Coffee. Tea. Canned goods. First aid supplies.
When the pandemic hit, we were not without tp. When shutdowns have affected our family's income we at least could eat as we wait to receive what was earned.
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