How Should I Store Food? 

How should I store food?   That is why we have this site.   You must decide what types of foods you want to store before you decide how. 

Pre-Packaged programs are best if you have more money than time.    For those who have more time than money, they need to do a little reading if they haven't already learned the ABCs of food storage and preparation. 

However, there is now a large problem with pre-package plans with large food storage companies.      Most of the large companies are months and months behind in delivering orders.    Do not stake your safety on getting food from a company that takes 6 to 8 months to deliver.    Yes, I know that they are sincere, but sincerity will not feed a person. 

Can I purchase food at my local grocery store?  Yes, you can and you probably should.   However, most of the products are not designed for long term storage.   Canned food generally has a shelf life (full nutritional value) of at least a year.    A person can eat canned food which has been in cans for years, but be careful about spoilage and loss of nutritional value.  A person should rotate the canned food.  Mark and date the cans and eat the oldest canned food first as you purchase replacement canned food.  Start Now. 

Also,  another draw back of canned foods is the fact that you are storing a very, very high percentage of water.    This water will require additional space and will be harder to move  because of the greatly increased weight.  

You can, also, dehydrate food yourself.   Secure a good book of food dehydration and food storage. 

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