Food Prep

Have you ever really thought of how much food you would need to sustain your family for a year? Below is a guide for a 4 person family. This list can be adjusted to fit you families needs. All of the items listed below are measured in pounds unless otherwise stated.


GRAIN
Wheat 450
Flour 74
Corn Meal74
Oats 74
Rice 150
Pasta 74

LEGUMES
Dry Beans 90
Lima Beans 12
Soy Beans 30
Split Peas 12
Lentils 12
Dry Soup Mix 12

OIL & FAT
Shortening 12
Vegetable Oil 6g
Mayonnaise 6qts
Salad Dressing 4qts
Peanut Butter 12 pounds

COOKING ESSENTIALS:
Baking Powder 4
Baking Soda 4
Yeast 2
Salt 16
Vinegar 2g

DAIRY
Dry Milk 120
Cans Evaporated Milk 120
Other Dairy 90

SUGARS
Honey 8
Sugar 120
Brown Sugar 8
Molasses 4
Corn Syrup 8
Jam & Jelly 8
Tang Type Fortified Fruit Drink 18

FRUIT

Dried Apples 120
Applesauce 120
Banana Chips 90
Fruit Mixture 105
Juice 120

VEGETABLES
Corn 90
Peas 90
Green Beans 90
Carrots 90
Potatoes 120
Onions 15
Tomatoes 60

Most of these things can be done in your own home, you may consider even building a cold room in your basement if you have one.