How to Build Your Pantry Food Stockpile

Building a food stockpile is not only ideal in saving money and time but also in cases of a zombie apocalypse. You ARE paying attention! Kidding aside, it’s great to be as prepared as you can. Having a food stockpile helps you get by when the cost of goods are high or when mishaps prevent you from going out and doing grocery food shopping.
Here are some tips on how to build a food stockpile without busting your budget:
  1. Identify your cooking essentials.
Don’t just buy anything you fancy. Make sure you Buy fresh bulk foods in Vancouver that you can really use for future cooking. Some staples include grains, flour, fried fruits, cereal, cheeses, beans, pasta, noodles, dried herbs and many more. The shelf life of many of these items can be years!
  1. Do an inventory of what you have.
Make sure you identify their expiry date so you know which of the products to use first. You can label the products with their expiry date so they’re easier to store and use.
  1. Buy food that doesn’t require cooking.
Frozen fruits or vegetables, nuts, dehydrated fruits and meat are all great products to keep in your stockpile. Buy as much ready-to-eat foods as you can. Again, pay attention to their shelf life.
  1. Buy enough for your entire family.
How much food does your family need for, say, 6 months? How much food do you consume in a day? In the event of a catastrophe, you would want to have enough for your family to last a period of 6 months.
Make sure that what you are buying is still nutritious. Check out Famous Foods for nutritious bulk food options that you need to build your food stockpile.

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