Stock Up – Ensuring You Have Enough Food
You’re making great progress on your preparedness journey! Now that you’ve secured your water supply, it’s time to focus on food storage. Having a reliable food supply can make all the difference in an emergency, providing you with sustenance, stability, and peace of mind. Let’s make sure you and your family are covered!
Weekly Challenge:
- Week Four Focus: Stockpile a Two-Week Food Supply.
- Task: Gather non-perishable food items that your household regularly eats. Aim for at least two weeks' worth of food, including canned goods, dried foods, and meal-ready options. Ensure you have a balanced variety of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
- Remember: Don't forget to add vitamins and minerals; drinks, like coffee or tea; and hydration drinks can't hurt either.
**Mantra: Eat what you store and store what you eat. We talk about this on the podcast shows a lot. No one wants to brave the apocalypse with nothing but cardboard protein bars!
- Tip: Rotate your food supply to keep it fresh. Label items with purchase dates and use the “first in, first out” method to prevent spoilage. Consider special dietary needs and include comfort foods to maintain morale during stressful times.
We Want to challenge you a little more this week so look at what we tossed in another resource and extra challenge.
Resource: Check out the Food Calculator sheet on our website.
Extra Item: Look at personal food storage options like canning or vacuum sealing.
Skill Acquisition: Ball Big Book of Canning offers a peek into the world of food preservation. Extra Credit: Test it!!!
What did I learn this week? I made a focaccia bread with my sourdough starter.
Prepper Event Spotlight: Don't Forget to come hang out at—
Upcoming Event: 2025 Bushcraft Homestead & Preparedness Expo
- Date: March 21 & 22, 2025
- Location: London, Kentucky
- Why You Should Attend: Networking, new skills, and insider tips! I'll also be attending and would love to connect.
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Did you know that DJ has many books and series in the apocalyptic and survival fiction arena. Consider checking them out and seeing how her characters learn to survive.
Until next week when we look at the next challenge. Join us on Facebook to chat about your challenges
Find the full list of challenges week by week on The Thrive Self-Reliance Initiative website
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