"PREPARE YOUR CUPBOARDS make sure they are full.."
This post deals with the stocking of food. As/if we receive additional information concerning water, alternative light and heating sources etc., we will post that information as well.
What follows is some very basic food storage suggestions. We are offering this to you as a guide. These suggestions have not been a part of any message from our Lady. This is work that we have done, for our family, in anticipation of this time. We are passing it on to you in the event it may be a help to you, as you put your own food storage list together. As you will notice, it takes a large amount of food to stock up for a long period of time. That can be costly. If you do not have the money to do this, PLEASE DO NOT FEAR, simply do what you can. Place yourself in God's hands; He will supply all of your needs. He multiplied the loaves and fishes and fed the 5,000. He will provide for you too. Do your best, He will supply the rest.
Stocking up on food may appear to be an overwhelming task. We handled this challenge by breaking down the daily nutritional needs of an adult in our family. Then, we multiplied that daily total by the number of adults we needed to feed and the weeks/months for which we wanted to prepare. We began by stocking enough food for our family for three weeks. Then as we were able, we added to that amount. We did this over time, making things a lot easier. Our advice is to begin simply. Stock up with the resources available to you right now. That's the first step. Then as you are able, do more. You may have to reprioritize finances or pass up a few extras to stretch your available budget, but it will be worth all the effort in the end. Stay vigilant and before you know it, your cupboards will be full and you will be prepared. Here's the basic information we used to begin our food storage calculations. Please note, this information is based on our family's needs/likes/dislikes. It is important to store items your family likes/needs. There is no sense stocking up on items no one can use. Again, this is a guide, a place to get your plan started.
One Adult per day: 5-8 oz. protein 2 fruit servings (canned ½ cup, or jelly, 2 T.) 3 vegetable servings (1/2 cup per serving) 1-2 fat servings (serving size indicated on nutrition label of item) 2 carbohydrate servings (serving size indicated on nutrition label of item) 2-3 diary servings ( generally 1 cup)
Using the adult amounts, we paired down the number of servings for children, factoring in age and size. Again, multiply these daily totals by the number of family members. Multiply that number by the number of days/weeks for which you are stocking.
Once you have this calculated, make a list of the foods your family eats/enjoys. Then, simply begin to tally the amounts, or cans, of each food that will satisfy your family’s needs. (As time permits, we will do our best to get examples of these calculations posted. Please check this link often, if these examples will be helpful to you.) You may begin to feel a bit overwhelmed at this point. So please remember, start simply and stay the course. Before you know it, you will be prepared, as our Lady advised.
Most of the items above can be stored by purchasing store bought canned goods. For example, Sources of protein can be found in canned tuna fish, canned chicken, kidney beans, etc.
Needless to say, fruits and vegetables are also available in store bought canned good items.
Sources of fat can be a little more challenging. However, peanut butter, chocolate bars etc. can easily fill this bill. Peanut butter and chocolate/candy bars have shelf lives matching those of many canned goods. Therefore, they will store for long durations. Carbohydrates that can be stored can be found in canned potatoes, starchy vegetables, cereal and crackers. Dry or canned milk can provide for dairy needs.
ALWAYS check the expiration dates when purchasing canned goods. Make sure dates extend for at least a year. ALWAYS use, replace, and rotate your provisions. Do not just let your provisions sit on the shelf until they expire. Use them. Replace what you have used. Rotate the items, so items are eaten far before expiration dates.
Canning, pickling, preparing jelly and dried food are also great ways to store food without depending on electricity. Summer is a time when produce is plentiful. This makes canning extremely cost effective. If this route appeals to you, and you are in need of information, we highly recommend Penn State’s Home Food Preservation- Resources for Safe Food Preservation as a great resource.CLICK HERE
Freezing food is also an option. It’s easy, fast and is the best method to preserve food’s nutritional value. However in case of power outages, unless a generator is available, food can be lost. The National Center for Home Food Preservation is a wonderful resource for those using the freezer as a way to stock up on food. CLICK HERE This site can also be accessed by using the Penn State link, above, and clicking on the link providing info on “freezing”.
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The information on this web site contains excerpts from Private Revelations 12:1, The Prophecies of Our Lady of Emmitsburg.
So fly away you evil spirits! The Lion of the Tribe of Juda, the Root of David has conquered. All the evil ones shall be silenced and cast into the Lion's mouth.