15 Items To Start Your Food Prep Off Right

Always have at least 2 full cases of water on hand and make sure to check the expiration date. Cycle a third case in with this so you always have 2 full cases as you use it.” B Meyer

beansSo, you want to start building your emergency food storage to prepare for whatever disaster may come, but the task seems insurmountable. You’ve probably seen posts that tell you the proper caloric intake and base foods to build a good diet, but those don’t tell you exactly what you should be saving, do they?

Sometimes it’s just better to have specifics so you can make a simple shopping list and go to the store with a mission, or better yet, keep a list in your wallet for when you see sales, so you can buy your emergency food on the cheap.

Whatever the case, it’s time you had a real list to start your emergency food prep, and we’ve got one for you. Check out this list of the 15 items to start your food prep off right, and get out there and start getting ready for whatever the world has to throw at you.

1. 10 Pounds White Rice

White rice is an excellent source of calories and packed correctly can last for around 4 years. Brown rice has more nutrition but a shorter shelf life, so judge accordingly here.

Use the rice as a base to many of the meals you eat so you get the extra calories while still having a little variety.

2. 10 pounds of pinto beans

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