A Sample 3-Month Food Storage Supply EMERGENCY DRINKING WATER (2 week supply) 14 gallons (about 4 x 24 ct. cases of 16.9 oz.. bottles) GRAINS (75 lbs.) Short Term Long Term Wheat, hard (30LT) Flour, white Rice, white (30LT) Oats (30LT) Spaghetti/Macaroni (30LT) Pasta, other Corn meal or Masa Harina Pancake Mix Cold or instant cereals SUGAR (15 lbs.) Sugar, white (30LT) Sugar, brown (LT) Sugar, powdered (LT) Honey (LT) Corn syrup (LT) Jam/Jellies Jello Pudding Pancake syrup MILK (4 lbs.) Milk, Nonfat dry (20LT) Evaporated OILS/FATS (6 lbs.) Cooking oil Olive oil Shortening Mayo/Salad dressing Peanut or Almond butter Butter, canned MEATS (24 lbs.) Chicken or Turkey Beef, Ham, Pork or Spam Tuna or Salmon TVP, various BEANS/LEGUMES (15 lbs.) Dry Beans, lentils, etc. (LT) Various canned beans BEVERAGES Fruit drink mix or Tang Hot cocoa Apple/Fruit Juice
25 lbs. 15 lbs. 10 lbs. 5 lbs. 4 lbs. 4 lbs. 1 lb. 2 lb. 6 box/6 lbs. Short Term 10 lbs. 2 lb. 1 lb. 2 lb. 4 oz. 32 oz. 6 oz. 6 oz. 32 oz. Short Term 4 lbs. 1 can Short Term 24 oz. 8 oz. 1 lb. 16 oz. 28 oz. 12 oz. Short Term 6+ 12 oz. 6+ 12 oz. 12x6 oz. 2.5 lb./40 oz Short Term 5 lbs. 12 cans Short Term 1.5 lbs. 1.5 lbs. 3x64 oz.
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FRUIT Apple slices (LT) Applesauce
Short Term Long Term 4 oz. 1/4 #10 (LDS) 45 oz.
Fruit, various etc. Raisins or other dried fruit VEGETABLES Vegetables Potatoes flakes (LT) Green chilies or mushrooms Pumpkin or yams Salsa Tomatoes, various canned Tomato sauce Tomato paste Spaghetti sauce BAKING ITEMS/SPICES Baking powder Baking soda Salt Yeast Dough enhancer (opt.) Gluten flour (opt.) Eggs, powdered Baking cocoa Cornstarch (LT) Lemon juice Vinegar Bouillon, chicken/beef Vanilla Spices, various Chocolate/Baking chips Onions, dry (LT) Cooking spray Muffin or Corn muffin Mix Brownie mix Cake mix Frosting, prepared Stuffing Mix Potatoes, Scalloped/AuG
12x15 oz. 16 oz. Short Term Long Term 12x15 oz. 4 lbs. 2 #10 (LDS) 2x4 oz. 15 oz. 24 oz. 6x15 oz. 12x8 oz. 6x6 oz. 26 oz. Short Term Long Term 5 oz. 4 oz. 6.5 oz. 4 oz. 5.25 oz. 6 oz. 8 oz. 1/4 #10 (LDS) 5 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. 8 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. varies 12 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. 1 box 1 box 1 box 1 ea. 1 box 2 box
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A Sample 3-Month Food Storage Supply CONDIMENTS BBQ sauce Ketchup Mustard Steak sauce Chocolate Syrup Parmesan Cheese Olives Salad dressings, various Soy sauce Teriyaki sauce Worcestershire sauce SOUPS/MEALS Broth, canned Macaroni & Cheese Ramen noodles Soup or Chili Stew or Pasta Soup, condensed soup Soup, cream of mush/chick. SNACKS Food bars Crackers Chips, pretzels, etc. Popcorn Fruit or applesauce cups Candy VITAMINS Multi-vitamin INFANTS (adjust as infant ages) Baby food Formula Diapers Baby wipes
Short Term 8 oz. 5 oz. 3 oz. 4 oz. 6 oz. 2 oz. 6 oz. 16 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. Short Term 3x14.5 oz. 2 boxes 12 pkgs. 6 cans 6 cans 3 cans 4 cans Short Term 24 ea. 3 boxes 2 bags 1 lb./6 micro. 12x4 or 6 pk 1 lb
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Amounts for one adult. Multiply for family members, but adjust for children List includes long-term (LT) packaged foods, however you do not have to include them in your 3-month supply unless you want to. Store what your family eats now.
TOILETRIES Bar or liquid bath soap Toilet paper rolls Facial tissue Feminine items Deodorant/antiperspirant Razors Shampoo & Conditioner Dental Floss Toothpaste Toothbrush Lotion Lip balm Sunscreen PAPER/PLASTICS (emergency use) Paper towels Paper plates Paper bowls Paper cups Napkins Plastic forks, knives, spoons Plastic trash bags, 13 gal Plastic trash bags, large CLEANING PRODUCTS Laundry detergent Bleach, liquid (unscented) Dish soap, liquid Disinfectant (like Lysol) Cleanser (like Comet) PETS Pet food Water (14 days)
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3 ea. 12 ea. 1 ea. 90 ea. 3 ea. 3 ea. 3 ea. 3 ea. 1 tube 1 ea. 3 ea. 1 ea. .5 ea. 1 roll 200 ct. 90 ct. 90 ct. 90 ct. 90 ct. 36 ct. 24 ct. 40 loads 96 oz. 16 oz. 16 oz. 1 ea. varies varies
Disclaimer: These suggested amounts may help you create your own plan. The needs of your family may vary greatly. Consider food allergies, diet and medical needs. You may wish to divide adult amounts for children or count them as adults. Do not divide water amounts for children. Never ration water.
LT = an item that can be stored long-term for 20 to 30 years in sealed container LDS = Items may be canned and purchased at an LDS Home Storage Center/Cannery. Go to ProvidentLiving.org for addresses. #10 = size of can (restaurant). You can also store in Mylar pouches. Free to copy for personal or church use ©PreparedLDSFamily
