NOT having food storage is expensive

That title is not a typo.

This post will dissolve the myth that food storage is too expensive, so for those of you using that as an excuse: read on, if you dare.

Not Having Food Storage is Expensive

Food storage should be considered an investment, not a financial burden.  No matter what situation you find yourself in; be it a natural disaster, financial distress, or everyday life, one thing remains the same:

you have to have food to survive.

We all have to buy it.  Some just choose to pay much more than others.

Having a surplus of food in your home not only gives you peace of mind, but it saves you time, effort, and money.  For example:

Ever been in the middle of making dinner and realize you are missing just one thing?  Food storage can save you from making an unexpected trip to the store (and from continually borrowing from your neighbor).

Cooking from food storage (or from scratch) ALWAYS saves me at least 50% of what that item would cost if I were to buy it premade.  Not to mention the health benefits that accompany home-made cooking.

The more you go shopping, the more money you spend.  Every trip to the store to pick up "a few items" often results in unnecessary purchases.

Every time you need an item that you don't have at home, you are forced to pay full price when you could have purchased it on sale.  Every single item in the grocery store goes on sale at least 3-4 times per year.  Timing will vary depending on the season, the store, it's location and the item.  If you don’t know if what you’re paying is a good deal or not, it’s time to start paying attention. 

So… how do you maximize your dollar?

Prophetic Counsel about Home Storage

On October 31, 2009, the Pleasant Grove UT West Stake sent out the following letter in regards to Family Preparedness:

For many years we have been counseled by prophets of God to build up a supply of food to prepare against a time of need.  While such times of need are often associated with natural disasters, perhaps the more likely scenarios are those of an economic or personal nature, such as job loss, personal injurty, illness, or other unforseen circumstances.  We need not look past the current state of our economy to recognize the importance of following the council of our Church leaders to build up a supply of food.