What’s the best strategy to storing food? What do you really need?
Did you know you need more calories and even better nutrition when you’re body is stressed out by a disaster? We completely believe that you can store nutritious foods to get you through any crisis period. Whereas most food calculators out there will cover the staples, the majority we’ve seen don’t lead you to the fruits, vegetables, and digestible proteins you should get. Our below chart helps you grasp what it takes to healthily feed yourself for a year using all food-storage-capable foodstuffs.
| Food Storage Category | Minimum Requirements |
| Wheat, Grains, Cereals, Meal | 250 lbs/person/year |
| Rice | 100 lbs/person/year |
| Pasta | 25 lbs/person/year |
| Beans | 75 lbs/person/year |
| Fruit | 25 lbs/person/year |
| Vegetables | 65 lbs/person/year |
| Dairy | 60 lbs/person/year |
| Meats & Proteins & Nuts | No minimum required |
| Sweetners | 60 lbs/person/year |
| Butters & Oils | 25 lbs/person/year |
| Comfort Food | No minimum required |
| Cooking Essentials | Varies by item |
| Water for Cooking | 700 gallons/year |
Caring for more than yourself? Multiply the amounts needed by each person to figure what kind of storage you need to build.
BIG TIP: It’s better to acquire a variety of foods for a shorter period of time, say 3 months, than to have a giant supply of the same thing for a year. Cruise through our blog and website to learn easy ways to build up your food reserves.
