People often wonder what you will do with all the food you have stored. People can’t imagine what events will bring about the need to use food storage. Here are five common events where people could use food storage.
1) The most common use for food storage among people I know is job loss. Many people will rely on their food storage when they lose all or some of their income. If you have food set aside for a long period of time, this can help to ease the burden of stress that you will feel with no money coming in.
2) People often rely on food storage during and shortly after a natural disaster. People who have stored food and water to cover at least two weeks are usually pretty comfortable immediately following a natural disaster. They do not have the added stress and worry of what is going to happen if relief trucks are not able to arrive in a timely manner.
3) People rely on their food storage for every meal every day. This is especially true if you have been planning with the Pantry Principle in mind. It is like having your own personal grocery store right in your own home. You can restock when the items are on sale and save a lot of money.
4) People often use home food storage as an economical way to enjoy the fruits and vegetables they have grown in their gardens, all year long. You can preserve all your excess foods and enjoy them all winter long.
5) If you do not use food storage on a regular basis it is a good idea to have a test meal at least once a month. This will help your family become used to the food that you are storing, and help you to learn how to prepare it.