Storage Containers

I have placed an order for the food storage buckets. I am just waiting to hear back on the shipping costs.

If you are interested in placing a personal order you can check out their website here.

These storage buckets are food grade and are great for storing bulk purchases. Items stored in these buckets should be items you rotate through and use frequently.

Pricing on Basics:

5 gallon white bucket $4.49

gamma lid $6.25

flat lid $1.99

lid remover (for flat lid) $8.95

Giveaway

The gift giving isn't over yet...

Annoucing our first ever

GIVEAWAY!!

Our Stake has set some new goals for us this year which include building up our 3 month supply of food storage.

To help our Ward get some ideas on how to accomplish this goal, or even get started, we are hosting a Preparedness Fair

Saturday February 19th from 9 to1.

Save the date!!

This fair will offer 5 45 minute classes of which you will be able to attend 3. We will have a guest speaker and giveaways within each class you will be able to qualify for. We will also be serving a light lunch.

Our current giveaway consists of a 3 month supply starter bag. To qualify for this giveaway you must complete this survey and leave a comment on this posting. Your opinions and thoughts mean so much to us as we look out to the year in front of us. Let us know how we can best serve you! The winner of this awesome giveaway will be chosen at random from the comments section of this post on Sunday January 23rd.

Thank you in advance!!

Long-Term Food Storage for December

Here is our suggested list for items to be collected this month to add to your long-term food storage. Remember, these items are suggested per person.

toothbrush

toilet paper and individually packaged handiwipes

batteries and flashlight

waterproof matches and candles

Due to the nature of our Stake's goals for 2011, we will be canceling further Project Noah updates. A full list of suggested long-term food storage items will be available on this blog in the near future. (I'm trying to make a printable version of the entire year.) Keep in mind that even the smallest effort will bring us blessings. You have to build your long-term storage one item at a time and our Father in Heaven is mindful of our efforts and sacrifices.

Increasing Prices

I have recently heard that prices will be increasing at the Cannery for the 2011 year. Some items will go up by as much as 50%!

I encourage you to get out to the Cannery before the year is up. Items already canned can be purchased right off the shelf. Of course bulk items are available too, but I would encourage you to only purchase items this way if you use them in frequent rotation.

I know there are so many things to do this time of year. I can not adequately express to you the sense of urgency I feel on the matter of food storage. Make it a priority and you will be blessed!

Long-Term Food Storage for November

A new month means a new list of things to gather for our long-term storage! Here is our suggested list:

shampoo, conditioner and hair products

sanitary napkins and diapers

napkins, paper cups and plastic silverware

paper plates and trash bags

Long-Term Food Storage for October

Here is a list of our long-term items to be added to your storage for October:

laundry soap

2 bars of body soap

bleach and stain remover

toothpaste and mouthwash

Remember that hygiene items should be added to your long-term storage after food items have been secured.

72 Hour Kit - The Complete List

October has come to a close and we hope that everyone has completed putting together their 72 hour kits. We encourage you to rotate through the food and clothing items you have placed within your kits. Check expiration dates periodically and make sure your clothes still fit!

Here is the complete list of all the items that should be found within your pack:

Clothing:

1 pair of shoes

1 pair of undergarments

1 pair of pants

1 shirt

1 pair of socks

Toiletries:

toothbrush and toothpaste

tissues

soap

chapstick

shampoo

comb

lotion

towelettes

razor

toilet paper

deodorant

mirror

floss

Shelter/Survival:

solar blanket (remember to check your first aid kit, many have this blanket in them)

disposable hand warmer

flashlight and extra batteries

whistle

compass

hat

map

pocket knife

pencil and paper

Spiritual:

scriptures

consecrated oil

Food:

2 quarts of water/per day

hot cocoa mix/cider

fruit/lemonade mix

granola bars

hard candy

gum

soup mix/canned soup

beef jerky

dried fruit

MRE

Cooking Supplies:

camp cup

sterno

matches

sterno stove

utensils

First Aid Kit:

bandaids

hand sanitizer

antibiotic cream

aspirin/motrin

hydrogen peroxide

cotton/gauze

tweezers

sunblock/aloe vera

ace bandage/sling

Sanity Kit:

deck of cards

toys/dolls

word books

cross stitch

art supplies

Sanitation Kit:

clothesline

toilet paper (this is really important, it's on here twice)

lysol

laundry detergent

paper towels

dish soap

1 gallon plastic container

plastic garbage bags

large paper grocery bags

cotton dish towel

camp shovel

duct tape

sponge

Remember that each person in your home should have their own kit. Our Stake Presidency feels great urgency regarding this matter, and we appreciate everyone's willingness to heed their counsel by putting together these kits!