Lincoln Food Storage Initiative

May Food Storage!
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Focus on:
~Cereals, Oatmeal’s and Rice:
25 lbs. per person (3 month)
50 lbs. per person (6 month)
100 lbs. per person (12 month)

~Jello! A kid favorite with a long shelf life!
6 packs per person (3 month)
12 packs per person (6 month)
24 packs per person ( 12 month)

~ Garden Seeds! May not be in the top of mind for food storage but May is the perfect time of year to buy your favorite seeds and have the ready for next year!

~Olive Oil, for concentration or religious purposes.
1 bottle per family (12 month +)

Water Storage!
Clean water is easy to take for granted. Remembering to include water in your planning is very important!

Here are some tips for storing water:

1. Plan on 1 gallon of water per person per day.

2. Try to have at least a 2 week supply of clean water. Think bottle water, jugs, large sealed containers…

3. Have a plan for sustainable water if a long-term emergency hits. Boil, bleach, chemical tablets or a manual water purification system are all options.

There are a lot of options on the market so shop around to find what’s best for your family and situation.

Starting a good storage plan can be daunting. Here are some points to consider:
1. A short term supply is the food you eat everyday! Try to multiply your list to begin. If I need one can of beans, I now buy four. This really adds up!

2. Long term supply is where your #10 cans come in handy. Think rice, wheat, oats, etc. Remember don’t focus on things your family will not eat or is not realistic. Start small and let your storage grow over time.

3. Water is so important! Remember to store in sturdy containers that are out of direct sunlight and heat sources.

Start small and be consistent!

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January Food Storage Challenge!
Our goal is to help all families prepare a reliable food storage.

Follow our challenges for the next 12 months and you will have a functional food storage for 1 year!

(Scaling for 6 month or 3 months is also possible by adjusting quantities. )

For the month of January- it is recommended you survey what you have and make sure your have the following:

Canned or packaged Protein -24 units per person. (12 units for 6 months storage, 6 units for 3 months storage)

Bleach- 1 gallon per person

Garbage Bags- 30 per person (15 for 6 months or 7 for 3 months)

Laundry Detergent- equivalent of 300 loads per person (150 for 6 months, 75 for 3 months)

1-2 Can Openers