As per the request of many friends in our ward, I'm listing all 12 weeks from the program I did the last few months of 2015. Let me know if you have any questions!
How
to obtain a 3 month supply
of
Food Storage (dinners) in 12 weeks weeks.
Here
is a very easy and inexpensive 12 week "rotating" food
storage program, which will get a family of four (or adjust to your
needs) a 3 month supply of rotate-able food storage dinners within 12 weeks.
It's basically 7 meals that your family enjoys and will eat once a
week, for 12 weeks, plus water and other necessities.
Each week there will be a simple meal idea in each Sunday bulletin. When
followed, it will provide a 3 months supply of dinners for a family of 4 by the
end of the year. If your family doesn't like these meals, substitute
it for something else, but make a goal to do it!
Week
1:
6
lb of spaghetti (8 oz. per meal multiplied by 12 weeks)
12
- 8 oz. packages
12
jars of 26 oz spaghetti sauce with meat (for protein)
Total
cost: Approx. $30
Boil
noodles according to package directions. Drain water.
Add
sauce to noodles. Stir and heat through. Serves 4.
Also
add to storage:
2
Gallons of Water
2
Toothbrushes
“And see
that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not
requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And
again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he
might win the prize; therefore, all things must be done in order.”
Mosiah 4:27
Week
2:
Tuna Noodle
Casserole (serves 4-6)
-spiral
noodles (8 oz) – need 6 lbs. total (x12)
-1 can Tuna
(drain) – 12 cans total
-1 can Cream
of Mushroom soup – 12 can total
2/3 c. milk
(can use powdered milk) – need 2 quarts worth
Cook noodles
according to package directions. Drain. Arrange noodles and Tuna fish
in layers in casserole dish. Combine soup and milk. Pour over
noodles. Salt and Pepper to taste. Top with cheese, if available.
Bake 375° for about 25 minutes.
Also Add:
-1
Gallon Water
-12
pack toilet paper
"Let
us be in a position so we are able to not only feed ourselves through
home production and storage, but others as well." (Ezra Taft
Benson, Conference Report, Oct. 1980)
Week
3:
This is an
easy week!
2 Large Cans
Stew or Chili (serves 4-6). Heat through.
Need 24 cans
total
Also
Add:
-2 Gallons
Water
-3 bottles
shampoo and conditioner
“Preparedness,
when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular
program. We could refer to all the components of personal and family
preparedness, not in relation to holocaust or disaster, but in
cultivating a life-style that is on a day to day basis its own
reward. Let's do these
things
because they are right, because they are satisfying, and
because
we are obedient to the counsels of the Lord.”
-Spencer
W. Kimball, Sept. 30, 1976
Week
4:
-2
cans Cream of Chicken soup (24 cans total)
-1
can chicken (12 cans total)
-4
cups hot cooked rice (24 cups dry rice total)
Cook
rice as directed. Add chicken to Soup to create gravy and heat. Serve
“Chicken Gravy” over rice. You can top this with a wide variety
of canned or fresh items.
Purchase 12 cans/servings of each of the
following possible toppings to
create your 3 month supply:
Olives,
dehydrated onion, dehydrated/freeze-dried peppers, pineapple chunks,
freeze-dried cheese, almonds, coconut, tomatoes, peas, corn
mandarin
oranges, mushrooms, etc.
Also Add:
1
Gallon Water
Sanitary
Supplies as needed
“I
invite you to prepare so that you shall not fear. I testify of the
peace of mind that comes from obeying this counsel and laying up in
store the supplies that can help us weather the storms of life.
“
President Eyring, Nov. 1998 and Jan. 2009 Ensign.
Week
5:
Taco
Soup
(I
call this my “case lot sale soup”!)
This
will feed a family of 4+ for lunch AND dinner for a day (or longer)!
1
pound ground beef, or
1 cup freeze-dried beef crumbles or
TVP
(12
lbs. Ground beef or 12 cups total of TVP/beef crumbles)
1
pkg taco seasoning (12 total)
1
– 15 ounce can pinto beans (12 total)
1
– 15 ounce can kidney beans (12 total)
1
– 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed (12 total)
1
Large can diced tomatoes (12 total)
1
Small Can chopped green chilies (12 total)
1
can corn (12 total)
1
– 8 ounce can tomato sauce (12 total)
¼
cup dried onions (3 cups total)
1-2
cups water
Do
not drain any canned items except the black beans. Brown fresh beef
with onions and taco seasoning if needed, before adding it to
everything else. Otherwise, combine ALL ingredients in large pot.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes (or longer for softer
beans/more flavor).
Top with desired garnishes (cheese, sour cream,
tortilla chips, etc.)
Also Add:
1
Gallon Water
3
bars of soap
“O
be wise; what can I say more?” -Jacob 6:12
Week
6:
Bean
Burrito Enchiladas
1 (16 oz) can
Refried Beans (12 total)
1 (12 oz) can
Red Enchilada sauce (12 total)
8 Flour
Tortillas (recipe below) (make as needed each week)
2 cups flour
(or grind your own) (24 total cups)
½ tsp. Salt
(3 tsp total)
¾ cup water
3 Tbsp
coconut (or olive) oil (36 Tbsp. Total)
Directions
for flour tortillas
In a large bowl, combine flour
and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead
10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a
smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Divide dough into eight
portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a
7-in. circle.
In a large nonstick skillet
coated with cooking spray, cook tortillas over medium heat for 1
minute on each side or until lightly browned. Keep warm. Yield: 8
tortillas.
Next, create 8 Bean Burritos by
placing refried beans inside tortilla and rolling up. Then layer them
in a 9X13 pan. Pour sauce over the top. Then add cheese to top, if
available. Bake at 350° until sauce is bubbly. When done, add other
things on top as available... olives, sour cream, etc.
Also Add:
1
Gallon Water
1
Tube of Toothpaste
“I
bear my humble witness to you that the great God of heaven will open
doors and means in a way we never would have supposed to help all
those who truly want to get their year’s supply.” (Vaughn J.
Featherstone)
Week
7:
Other
“Needful Things” to add to your 12 week supply:
Fluffy Eggless Pancakes and Syrup (Yields 8, double if desired)
1
cup all-purpose flour (12 cups total)
1 teaspoon sugar (¼ cup
total)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (¼ cup total)
2 teaspoon baking
powder (½ cup total)
1 cup reconstituted powdered milk (3 Tbsp
per 8 oz. Water, mixed. 2 ¼ c. powdered milk total)
1 tablespoon
vegetable oil (¾ cup total)
1 tablespoon water (¾ cup total)
1
teaspoon vanilla extract (¼ cup total)
2 tablespoon butter/butter
powder (1 ½ cup total)
Syrup:
1
cup water (12 cups total)
2
cups sugar (24 cups total)
1
tsp. Mapeline flavoring (¼ cup total)
Pancakes:
Combine dry ingredients and mix slightly. Add milk (reconstitute
powdered milk first), oil, water, and vanilla. Whisk together until
just combined. Be careful not to over mix - it should still be
slightly lumpy. Set aside to rest for a few minutes. Heat a large
skillet over medium-high heat until hot. While pan is heating, add
butter (or butter powder, reconstituted). As soon as the butter is
melted, add melted butter to pancake batter. Return pan to stove.
When pan is hot, with a measuring cup or ladle, pour 1/4 cup of
batter into the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on
the surface. Carefully flip pancakes with turner/spatula and cook
until golden brown. Note: This recipe also works well with whole
wheat flour. Chopped fruit, nuts or chocolate chips can be added to
batter before cooking for a unique treat. Syrup:
Bring water to a boil, add sugar. After the sugar has dissolved, turn
off heat, add mapeline.
Also Add:
-1
Gallon Water -2 Deodorant -2 Packages/replacement blades Razors
Other “Needful Things” to add to your
12 week supply besides food:
Week
8
-
1 Gallon Water - 3 Months worth Diapers - 1 Large bottle Hand
Sanitizer - 1 Large Bottle Lotion - 1 Roll Plastic wrap
"The
greatest events spoken of by the Holy Prophets will come along so
naturally as the consequences of certain causes, that unless our eyes
are enlightened by the Spirit of God, and the spirit of revelation
rests upon us, we will fail to see that these are the events
predicted by the Holy Prophets.”
(George
Q. Cannon, Journal of Discources, Vol 21, 264)
Week
9
-1 Gallon
Water
-Purchase or
Create First Aid Kit (consider how many will be using it and add more
if needed.)
Basic
First Aid kit:
-Two pairs of
Latex, or other sterile gloves
(if you are
allergic to Latex).
-Sterile
dressings to stop bleeding.
-Cleansing
agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect. -Antibiotic
ointment to prevent infection.
-Burn
ointment to prevent infection.
-Adhesive
bandages in a variety of sizes.
-Tweezers and
needles for splinters, etc.
-Nonstick
Sterile Pads for wound healing. (These are recommended for bleeding
and draining wounds,
burns,
infections.)
-Eye wash
solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminate.
-Thermometer
-Ice pack
-Tylenol and
Ibuprofen (Consider babies and children)
-N95 Masks
“There
is no need to be anxious about events leading up to the Second
Coming. . . The formula is simple: Be
faithful. Unencumber your life. Lay up in store.”
(Bishop Keith B. McMullin)
Week
10
-2
Gallon Water
-1
Roll Aluminum Foil
-Paper
Plates/Cups/Utensils (Help reduce use of water)
-1
Bottle Dish Soap
-Laundry
Detergent
-1
roll of Dental Floss
“Another
fallacy is to believe that the choice to accept or not accept the
counsel of prophets is no more than deciding whether to accept good
advice and gain its benefits or to stay where we are. But the choice
not to take prophetic counsel changes the very ground upon which we
stand. It becomes more dangerous. The failure to take prophetic
counsel lessens our power to take inspired counsel in the future. The
best time to have decided to help Noah build the ark was the first
time he asked. Each time he asked after that, each failure to respond
would have lessened sensitivity to the Spirit. And so each time his
request would have seemed more foolish, until the rain came. And then
it was too late”.
Henry B
Eyring in Conference Report, Apr. 1997, 33; or Ensign, May 1997, 25).
Week
11
-1
Gallon Water
-3
month Supply Prescription medications you take every day such as
insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically
rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
-3
Months Supply Baby Wipes
Home
Made Baby Wipe recipe
10
Cup Rubbermaid Container
2
½ Cup HOT water
2
Tbl. Antibacterial Soap
2
Tbl. Olive Oil
A
few drops Essential Oils if desired (lavender is my favorite)
½
Big Roll Paper Towels (Bounty Big roll or Bounty Rinse
& Reuse)
Cut
Paper towels in ½ (width), Remove cardboard.
In
sealable container, pour water, oil, & soap, then Mix.
Put
½ paper towel in . Place lid on and turn upside down for 2 hours.
(Allowing water mixture to soak through)
Pull
wet towel from the middle!
Seal
lid when not in use.
“More
than ever before, we need to learn and apply the principles of
economic self-reliance. We do not know when the crisis involving
sickness or unemployment may affect our own circumstances. We do
know that the Lord has decreed global calamities for the future and
has warned and forewarned us to be prepared.”
(President Ezra Taft
Benson)
And finally - week 12!
There
will ALWAYS be other “Needful Things” to add to your 12
week/emergency supply. Prayerfully ask for personal revelation, as
to what Heavenly Father needs you to store. He WILL answer! Thanks
for taking this journey with me. I hope you feel peace at the end of
this 12 week preparation period. -Tamara Simon
Week 12
Purchase or create a 72 Hour Kit for each member of your family!
(Suggested minimum needs
for a 72 Hour Kit):
Water-
1 Gallon (8#) per person per day for 3 days
Food-
Minimal or Non-cook, Lightweight, Palatable,
Can
opener, Cooking and Eating Utensils.
Clothing -
1 change, Extra Shoes, Raingear, Adequate winter wear,
Bandanna,
Hat
Bedding -
Sleeping Bag, Blankets(Space Blanket)
Personal
Hygiene - Include Feminine
Hygiene and Baby Items Sanitation Airtight Bucket or Porta-Potty,
Toilet Paper, Newspaper, Soap/Hand Sanitizer, Towel, Disinfectant,
Trash Bags, Bleach.
First
Aid Kit- Consider Personal
Medications
Shelter-
Tent or Tarp, Rope 36’
Tools -
Pocket Knife, Small tools, Axe, Pointed Shovel
Light -
Flashlight, Batteries, Candles, Matches
Communication-
Radio, Batteries, 1 whistle per person
Fuel-
For Cooking, Light, Heat
Important
Papers- Wills, Testaments, Stocks,
Securities, Titles, Certificates, Insurance, Current Family Pictures,
I.D. Cards and Tags, Inventory of Household Items, Pencil and Paper,
Maps, Phone Numbers, Emergency Manual, Car keys, house keys, Books
(scriptures, How To’s), other documents.
Activities-
Card games, coloring books, crayons, paper, pencil, puzzles, etc. to
keep the morale up, during an emergency.
Money-
Cash and Change (Small Bills)
Remember-
Keep car gas tank at least half full.
“The
great test of this life is obedience”. President Monson
