3 Month Supply of Food | Short Term Food Storage Made Easy
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- 3 Month Supply of Food Made Easy: In this video, we'll go over what a short term supply of food is, why you should get one and an easy way to do it. We'll also explain how a short term supply of food and a long term supply of food work together.
I've got a few questions about the buckets we used in the video. It is just a 5-gallon, food grade bucket with a gamma seal lid. Below are Amazon links to the containers shown in the video: (As an Amazon Associate, our channel earns from qualifying purchases.)
BUCKET:
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Here is just the lid: amzn.to/3j8FWZe (You might be able to save money buying the bucket separately at your local hardware store -- just make sure it is a food grade bucket).
POP CONTAINER:
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Save all your grocery receipts, by the end of 3-6 months you have a list of all food items you actually use. Plus how often you buy it and how fast you use it.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Believe me, even though I save all receipts just out of interest, it is simple to know how long items take to last, especially if it is just a small family, and one is
Acer Rubrum this is bloody brilliant. It also gives you price and can help determine lowest cost and where.
Acer Rubrum what a great idea! Thanks for sharing
Walmart keeps records for you online, if you use the pickup and delivery services.
This was one of the best, most organized, logical, non-stress prepper videos I've seen yet. Thank you.
Very kind of you to say. Appreciate you watching!
I’ve watched countless videos on building an adequate emergency food supply. Yours is the best one I’ve watched so far. You offer clear information with only the pertinent details, not mundane details such as how many cans of Goya black beans you purchased. It gives far more valuable information such as how to cycle the food, a way to determine needed quantities and where to get the food grade storage buckets in the link. Congratulations on being the champion, sharing this valuable information with exceptional quality and an extremely high level of excellence.
Hello Kimberly! I'm at a loss for words. Thank you for your generous comment. Best wishes to you and yours.
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Thank you for a down to earth video! I've watched so many that left me just as confused as before I watched.
Hi @thewellsmama! We’ve noticed that a lot of approaches to this topic get really complicated or expensive. So we tried to simply things. It’s so good to hear that the video is helping others.
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Also medical kits, including pain killers and, if possible, backup prescription meds.
Absolutely. Thank you.
Private Private that’s a big one many overlook but it is so important.
Seems to me, that a three month supply of food, should be just the very beginning in teaching folks to be resilient. Even as a senior citizen on Social Security, plus a tiny pension I have been able to stash enough food and supplies to last two or three years, longer with proper rationing; and that includes enough to provide for my daughter and family as well as myself and pets. I shop at a Grocery Outlet, and save between 50% to 75% and more. I NEVER MEAL PLAN, but, I only buy items I know I will use. I choose only from what is on sale and purchase in multiples. Because I keep my receipts, I estimate, that within the last few months, I have saved at least $1000.00. Enough to buy a Berkey 'scratch and dent' water purifier, and have at least $750.00 towards the replacement of an old car, for a better used one. If you have a large enough variety of foods and eat what is in season if fresh, then it is easy to pick and choose what to eat at short notice, however, I never open something new until what is open has been used. Grocery Outlet stores do not use coupons, except their own, which comes out only once in a while. And, by the way, Grocery Outlet toliet costs half what it sells for at Costco!
Hi S Jordan. Thanks for sharing your inspiring experience.
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This sounds like a great plan for saving money while being ready for unexpected surprises like pandemics, hurricanes and other unrest. I will incorporate these tips into my stockpile of foods and with a few adjustments will probably aim for something closer to 4-6 months supply. Thanks!
Great plan!
Glad this was last year video....Stores have been fine all year 👍👍
Let’s hope stores remain well stocked. Always good to be prepared.
Very informative! Another idea for long-term food storage is to learn to cook from scratch. If a longer-term problem occurs, breads, crackers, mixes, and snacks will expire quickly, but you can still eat them if you know how to make them.
Very important tip, AMK. Thank you for sharing!
I don't know the best/tastiest ways to eat some of the dry foods I've stored but I try to print out recipes and resources when I find them so if nothing else I can figure it out at some point.
This has been sooo educational and has simplified prepping for me. Thank you
Your channel has really helped me go through my preparations and reevaluate it all and make sure my family will be ok for a year if the need comes about. Thank you!👍
You made our day. Thanks so much!
Thank you. Simple , straightforward, and informative. Well done!
Thank you!
Great job, I hope people will follow your advise, thanks for taking the time to educate and share.
Thank you Sustainable Living! I know you guys have been doing this for a very long time and are a wonderful example of provident living.
It is estimated that only 5% of the US population is prepared. Isn't that scary?
@@sjordan7085 Yes that is very scary.
Thank you for these great videos. I now order online every six months, and the preps are eaten.
Mazola corn oil. grits, butter, hominy, soups,eggs, beef tamales, turkey bacon. Bruce's sweet potatoes,can fruits, vegetable, corn meal, turkey bacon, sausage, tuna, red salmon, kraut,Sabritones snack food, and mix with popcorn. chicken wings, bone in chicken breast, cube steaks, 96% ground beef, catfish,, beef stew meat, turkey wings, Cheerios, Corn Flakes, oatmeal, powdered. milk, pancake mix, syrup, rice, Rice A Roni chicken rice, Stove Top Corn bread Stuffing, cranberry sauce, red beans, spaghetti, elbow macaroni, water, Pepsi, potatoes,.spaghetti, and bottled sauce.Couscous, frozen mustard, kale. Hormel lTurkey chili with beans , cashews, pepitas, cheese bricks. etc.
Glad you found a system that works for you.
Ooh this is helpful and I had never realised the difference between the contents of long and short term storage before. Thank you!
You are very welcome. So glad it was helpful!
Excellent presentation. Head and shoulders above other videos I have viewed. Thanks!
Thank you Laura! Really appreciate it!
Best video I've seen regarding explaining food storage. Thank you. I need to build a pantry like this!
Thank you Vincent! So glad to hear the video was helpful. It definitely helps to have plenty of pantry space and shelves. Good luck!
Excellent! Lovely the way your pantry is built. I have been trying to little by little restock items that are infrequent purchases but are needed in our lives. One of the first items I got was a personal hygiene product that at the beginning of the pandemic and for several months was not available so I stocked up on that. Many nonperishable food items will last forever no matter what the date printed on the packaging says, it will last for decades. Since it will last for decades, it is much easier to find a source and stock up, especially with coupons and a sale. Plus I got it via shopping online. I was in my CVS the other day and found that what I had bought online had ended up being cheaper that way than buying it at the actual store! There is no rule that says you have to buy something at an actual store when you can buy it online in your jammies and have the PO deliver it for you. :)
Thank you for the helpful tips Gail!
We date all food items along with disposables so we know how often we need to replace an item, this also allows for us to see how fast we go through our pantry when the entire family (13 people) is here. So if we have to be in one house for an extended period of time we know what we have to have on hand. If items are getting close to the best buy date we donate those items to local food banks, rotating the food banks we donate to, and add those items to the shopping next time.
Excellent advice Jamie. Thank you for sharing!
I like this video...great analogy's with the Banking system. 😎👍🌟🌟🌟
I use the Cupboard Pantry vs the Grocery pantry, in the house..lol
Such a good explanation! Thank you!
I've always kept a supply of food as we have learned the hard way unfortunately, in the past. But I do want to compliment you on the set up of this video. One of the best I have seen to explain and describe all aspect you addressed to someone who is new to this.
Very kind of you to say. Thank you!
Best prepper video I've seen, thanks so much. Can't wait to go to Costco and others to put this into practice. I've been buying long term storage food for years, but now I know my short term needs a little work.
Thank you Rhonda! Really appreciate it. And glad to hear you are putting these principles to action! All the best.
I'm about to embark on my own food storage exercise and this video has given me some very helpful information. It was incredibly informative and well presented. Thank you!
Great advice. Makes the process seem manageable and sensible. TFS!
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Use some bay leafs in the buckets to deter bugs. They hate the smell. Just
Remember to take the leafs out . Many folks who bake a lot always freeze their flours for 2 weeks to kill bugs and eggs.
Thank you for the tip. Didn’t know that trick.
Aline Wright, quick question, does the bay leaves add a weird smell/taste to what it’s stored with? TKS!
Rhonda James nope! Just make sure everyone knows to look for the leaves so they don’t end up in your baked goods 😀
This is best short-term pantry video I've seen - and I have seen many. Great, clear explanations. Nice Work.
Really appreciate the encouraging words @Cuchman72. All the best!
Thanks for the best food storage videos I have seen in thirty years. Great job. Well done.
Hi @jackgoldman1. That is very kind of you to say! Really appreciate the kind words. All the best.
Excellent video! Very understandable, especially for new preppers.
Thank you Betty! Really appreciate it.
Great Video. Thanks for your preparation making it. I'll be sharing this!
Thank you so much. Glad you found it helpful!
This is the BEST food prepper/store video I’ve ever watched. 😃 You calm demeanor and the way explained everything helped me understand waaaay better than any of the others I’ve watched. Thank you and God bless!
Hi @chrisinedison! You are too kind. It makes us really happy to hear that our video is helping others understand that getting a 3 month supply is a very doable and smart thing to do. Best wishes to you and yours!
This was a really great informational video. You have a skill of breaking information down into simple easy to follow steps and explaining them in multiple ways. Cheers!
Hi Michael W. That’s very kind of you to say. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a kind note. All the best!
Excellent system. Efficient and economical.
Thank you Nattering Springs! Really appreciate the kind words.
This is excellent! What a great teacher! Very great explanation of short term and long term good storage
Thank you Lauren! So glad the video was helpful!
Your working pantry looks so neat and organized. Beautiful video even for those who don't necessarily get into preps or haven't before this Pandemic.
Thank you Monica! That was our goal in making this video - to show that it really is a no brainer for everyone to keep their pantry stocked and it is not hard to do. Thanks for the comment!
great starting prep video...nice job!!
Thank you Laurie! Really appreciate it.
I am totally in love with your pantry room! Great video and advice!
Thank you. Hopefully the advice was helpful and encouraged you to start a 3 month supply.
I appreciate the calm and organized delivery. Your ideas are presented professionally but still entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Nadine! Really appreciate the feedback. You never now how you come across to others filming these videos. So nice to hear that the video came across well! Thank you!
Actively Family yes, like a lot of folks I am new to prepping and watch a lot of you tubers. I am drawn to the calm rational folks. Will definitely watch more of your videos to learn all I can.
Thanks for the great ideas! We already mark a lot of pantry items when open them because sometimes they get lost in our pantry and then we know how old they really are when we find them. 😊 Now I’m going to use that to track how quickly we finish them! Thanks also for the link to the buckets. I was just going to start looking around for some of those. I’ve stocked up on a bunch of different foods but now I need to get a better storage system set up.
Thanks for the kind words @YayOrNayNicole! So glad to hear the video gave you a few ideas. Keep it up!
8:08 i accidentally started doing this! It's so helpful! I have bins in my fridge and cupboards, so I sorted items into them by category, and then once I did that i realized i could see at a glance what I needed and what i had too much of. It's awesome. I have a visual in my mind because the stuff is always in the same place. If it doesn't look as full as I think it should, it sticks with me so I remember to get more
Love your comment. Organization is key to seeing what you have or need more of.
Good common sense. Confirms the approach that my wife and I are undertaking. A very helpful video, thank you.
Thank you Phil. Completely agree. And it's good to hear that others are doing the same thing. All the best.
Good stuff man.
I work on the long term, my wife takes care of the short term.
That’s a great system.
Hi. I like the way you speak. You sound like a very patient, kind, gentle man. Thanks for a wonderful video.
Hi Kelly. That is very kind of you to say. Really appreciate it. All the best to you and yours.
You are a natural teacher. As someone who was a teacher for 20 years, I know it when I see it. Excellent job. I have been trying to explain the short term pantry to people for a year. I have to say, though, I prefer a year instead of 3 months, it just works for me. But I so agree, 100%. Like you, I buy on sale, save a fortune. This video deserves more exposure. Excellent. PS I get some real weird looks when I buy a few cases of beets and tuna. LOL.
Thank you @yesiownfrodo. Extremely generous of you to say. Definitely agree on it being better to have a year supply. All the best!
Good analogy for short and long term supply of food!
Thank you @AmazingMom. Glad to hear that the analogy made sense.
Thank you for this. We are like you, the majority of our food consumption is fresh, perishable. I cannot figure out my quantities to store.
Thank you! A clear and concise plan of action!!!
You are very welcome Tammy! Thank you.
Thank you for making this video. This was a great guide. You made it very easy to understand and apply.
Hi Rachel! Thank you for the kind note. So glad to the video was helpful. Best wishes!
This is THE BEST video I have seen, great👏🏻job👏🏻. Subscribed!!!
Thank you Lindsay! You made our day. Welcome to our channel!!
Fantastic video. Well thought out, very useful and timely information, and I learned a lot.
Thank you Carye! So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for a super-sensible video! I loved the analogy of the savings v. checking account! This is so much better than looking at someone's in-house 'warehouse' of tons of food and paper products. Very sensible approach. This is the first video of yours I have seen. New subscriber here! God bless!!!
You are very welcome, Joan! Thank you for subscribing. Rich blessings to you and yours!
I'm lucky that my 40 year old flat has 2 pantrys .. and I'm putting them to good use .. I grew up with my grandparents working pantrys .. we've become so pampered by ease and accessibility from the modern world we forgot how it was once normal to have a good stock of food in ones cupboards ...
Best explanation and advice I’ve ever seen!!!
Thank you Donna. Appreciate the kind words.
Thank you, learning how to store food. Late in the game. This gives me hope 🙏
Hi @Ruth. We applaud you for having an interest in storing food. It’s never to late to start building up your supply. Just do what works for you.
Awesome video. Well presented, and great info. Thank you for sharing and helping.
You are very welcome. Thank you Darlene!
Outstanding video and ideas! Well done, thanks!👍😊
Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Probably gonna need it. Thanx
Thanks Mark!
excellent practical tips - very motivating! thank you!
Thank you Jill!
Excellent simple well explained practical advice. Great job. Well done. Thank you.
Thanks for the encouragement @jackgoldman1. Really appreciate it.
Awesome vid! CLEAR and CONCISE information.
Much appreciated! Thank you Edith!
Very well made video! Thank you!
Best video I have seen on food storage. Great job.
You made our day. Thank you Dorothy!
This is the best video and explanation about long term and short term 3 mo food storage. Your video should be featured on FEMA website! 😀 I have been stock up my pantry with foods and also with disposable plates, cups, utensil, and baby wipes. I love your walk-in and organized pantry. I will buy those buckets to store flour and rice. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent practical video. Encourages instead of discourages.
Thank you @kevsterjs! That is exactly what we were hoping for.
Actively Family
Y’all nailed it. So many videos make it seem so overwhelming. I know it’s not on purpose, but it’s the end result. But this video will make folks want to try! Have a good holiday weekend
Excellent video. Extremely helpful. Stay safe and God bless you and yours
Thank you Frank. Rich blessings to you and yours!
Amazing content! Subscribed! 👍🏻
Hi @malimillions! Thank you for subscribing!
Fantastic help
Great video for someone just starting.
Thank you Gail. We tried to teach the basics in this video so people don’t get overwhelmed and so they can realize it’s doable.
Man you are so talented and gifted, pls consider using this gift more to teach us!
You are also very neat I envy your pantry 😏👌🏾
That’s really kind of you to say Joyce! Very much appreciate the encouragement. Thank you!
Great video. Just found your channel. I'm working on storing up 3 month supply of food. My supplies were depleted while back when I had foot surgery and didn't stock it back up.
Hi Mary! Glad you found us. And glad to hear you are getting your pantry stocked up again. Hope your foot is doing better.
Great video
Love this video!thankyou
Thank you MJ!
Sale cycles run every 6-8 weeks rotation fyi
Really helpful information. Thank you for sharing Marlena!
marlena dailey ...and lowest cost cycle can be up to every 12 weeks. So three month supply is perfect to catch sales...if they ever become normalized again.
This is the best food supply video ive seen yet
That’s very kind of you. Thank you!
Thanks a lot!!
Really good video
Thanks 👍
Thank you!
Well explained! New subbie here! Thank you!
Thank you Wendy!
Great video :) God Bless your family!
8:22 F.I.F.O; First In First Out
A system used in commercial kitchens to rotate inventory. :)
Hi Em A! Thanks for the comment. Didn’t know there was a name for the system we were using. We modeled this system after what we were seeing grocery stores doing with the food on their shelves. Really appreciate you watching and the helpful comment!
Good video!
As a prepper, this is common sense. I'm well over a year supply for my family
Couldn't agree more, @Mystik Vitality. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You sound like a dad 🥰👍
Best compliment ever. Thanks Dana!
Actively Family 🤓😉
In just a few months I’ve been able to stock up a year’s worth of meat and 3 months worth of food for my husband and I. I’m now turning my focus to a long term supply, plus more short term supplies to accommodate for my daughter and grandkids, if needed.
Love it. Great work Araefox!
I stock my pantry the exact same way. 😃
That's great. It means what we're doing can't be too far off. Thanks for watching Diane!
Thanks for the video im in the uk without much storage but I buy extra cans everytime I go shopping. Also lots of oats and whey protein . Granolla and nuts. Got some water also but possibly not enough.
Hi @trigger cky. You are doing exactly the right way. Gradually pick up a few extra items when you are at the grocery store and before you know it, you will have a 3 months supply. Thanks for watching!
I agree with almost all of it. Except the long term storage should be the first shop to resupply the house pantry.
Don’t spend valuable funds on foods that will sit in storage for 20 years. Or more.
Store what you use, yes.
But aside from the extreme emergency storage.
Long term storage should be utilized. And replenished.
I have the best by date written on my long term food, I will be rotating it in 5-10 years before that date and restocking. It’s a waste of money to pay for the special long term packing and then eating it the next year anyways.
Thank You
You are very welcome, Priscilla! Thanks for watching!
New subscriber! Great advice thank you .. I’m going to work on my pantry today. I love the 5 gallon containers. Great price!
Hi Diana! Welcome to our channel! You’ll love the 5 gallon buckets with gamma seal lids. Thank you for subscribing!
Excellent
Thank you!
Also remember stress eating exists for ppl who do that, and you might have another person staying with you so just do a litttlleeee more than what you need just in case
Stocking food items without regard to recipes and menus is like storing up screws, nails and wood without regard to how much is needed for a shed, a chicken coop or other project.
3 month supply means you have enough of the building blocks for balanced meals
The only non-perishable food I use is coffee.... and I am thinking of giving it up... I am having to re-think everything... because I see the wisdom in having a "prepper's pantry"... because grains, legumes and most vegetables cause my body so much pain it is challenging.
That does sound challenging. Wishing you the best!
good content, take my sub.. looking forward to more videos. I think if folks were in the emergency mindset and lowered calories\servings to ration, you'd be surprised how long it would last.
Hi @madrox303. Definitely agree with you. Really appreciate you watching and subscribing. Best.
nice job
Thank you!
My main issue is that i feel like I'm stocking foods that we never eat. We never eat out of cans and boxes. It's just me and hubby. So I'm stocking foods i know my husband will eat because he's a regular carb eater. I'm keto, so I'm basically stocking up on canned meats and fishes and canned veggies. Most of these last 2-3 years
Where did you get your buckets with the different colored lids?? That’s genius!! Thanks for the awesome information!!
Thank you Richelle! It is just a regular 5 gallon, food grade bucket with a gamma seal lid. If you look on amazon for "gamma seal lid," you will see all kinds of colors. Here is another place to get gamma seal lids: www.usaemergencysupply.com/emergency-supplies/food-storage-equipment/gamma-seal-lids
Thanks for watching!
Actively Family
Hey hope you’re well
Will the ones from Home Depot work do I ask them if it’s food grade
Thank uou
Hi Arigna Watersreaser. Yep, the 5 gallon buckets at Home Depot will work perfectly, as long as they are food grade. Then you can just stick your gamma seal lid on it and it will be super convenient. Thanks for watching.
Actively Family
Perfect great thx a bunch I will ask for sure
Be safe 🙃
You are very welcome. Stay safe and well!
Freeze your rice and flour and flour products ( pasta, crackers etc ) for 48 to 72 hours right after you purchase them. Then repackage in Mylar bags or buckets ( or both, I put my Mylar bags in buckets ) for long term storage. The freezing kills all the larva bugs ( yes, they are there ) and your food will taste fresh years after!
Thanks for the tip Lora!
Also freeze your dried beans then add bay leaves when repackaging them. 🌷
One item I think of is fuel, propane and propane stove for cooking, also twenty gallons of gasoline with sea foam or fuel stabilizer. Fuel is a big deal. Without fuel food is nothing. Without gasoline my car is a chair.
You are right on. After you’ve got your food supply you need to consider how you are going to cook it. Fuel is key.
If inflation on prices happens in emergency you will have what you need. Money will be the new currency. It’s been hard stocking up on stuff for my house because we eat a lot of meat and veggies a snack bananas and apples i can get dried apples though. We bought 5 gallon buckets and fill with sugar, flour, oats, rice. Things we always use and rotate through we also bought wheat and a grinder since wheat lasts forever basically lol we canned chicken this month too so much cheaper!
Great point @Mfam! A three month supply is a hedge against inflation.
Can you please tell me about your clear containers with the labels? Great video and organized information.
Hi Andrea! The clear containers are made by OXO (link in video description). Then we just put labels on them that we got from Etsy (search “pantry labels”). Hope this helps!
Most of my emergency food is from the food banks 😅. I just bought a few other items to compete my food storage 🤗
We have no clue what we'll eat next. Our island is supplied by boat. And, we eat fresh. What I have stored is what we are WILLING to eat if fresh isn't available or is in short supply.