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!

Oats Oats Oats!

We have another dry-pack canning date coming up.

October 14th from 6 to 8 pm.

We will be canning oats. Oats were requested and oats it shall be!

The approximate cost on these per #10 can is just under 2 dollars.

More information to follow. Please save the date!!

72 Hour Kit Assignment for September

Here is our list of suggested items to add to your 72 hour kits this month. We are almost done and hope that everyone will have a completed 72 hour kit by the end of October. This is something that has really been emphasized from our Stake Presidency and we fill a strong urgency to fulfill their request. Every member of our Ward is to have a 72 hour kit by the end of the year! Let's get to it!!

Toiletries:

toothbrush

toothpaste

tissues

soap

chapstick

shampoo

comb

lotion

towelettes

razor

toilet paper

deodorant

mirror

floss

Female Extras:

sanitary supplies

sewing supplies

scissors

hair ties

nail clippers

Long-Term Food Storage for September

Here is our recommended list of items to be added to your long-term food supply for the month of September.

-peroxide and alcohol

-first aid cream and cotton balls

-first aid tape and ace bandages

-dish soap

It is important to remember that these are merely suggestions. If you find a great sale, or have coupons to lower your costs on additional products, we encourage you to use substitutions. Also, it is important to note that your FOOD storage should be going strong before adding hygiene and first aid items. It won't matter how clean you are if you're starving!!