How much food storage do you have?

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Food: I don't know how big your family is, but you could get decent food storage going for $700. I spent something like $500 for a years supply (but prices have gone up).

Water: you don't need a year's supply of water.

I have 4 55gal plastic drums that were previously used to hold vinegar. That's enough for a little while. In the meantime, I also have a water purifier. I also know how to boil water. Water is the least of your concerns. Focus on the food.

Fair enough. I also know how to boil water. I've got myself, my wife, and my 9-month-old.

The church website suggests 1gal water per person per day...one 55gal drum would last two weeks for us. My brother has those large blue plastic barrels, but I'm not sure where he got them.

I take it you'd suggest getting most of the food from the church cannery (there's one not far from my office).


My other main concern is actually being able to use the grain in storage when needed. Rice is easy enough, but I'm assuming you have to have something to mill the wheat with. Any pointers would be appreciated