Food Storage and ChildrenDetermining the appropriate quantities for food storage can be challenging for families

with children of various ages. Because children are still growing, they need more food in proportion to their size than do adults. It’s helpful to add two years to a child’s currant age when calculating adequate food storage amounts. Then, by knowing the number of children in a family and their ages, parents can estimate food needs as a percentage of an adult portion.

Age Percentage of Adult Portion 3 and under 50 percent 4 to 6 70 percent 7 to 10 90 percent 11 and up 100 percent

Infants who are nursing share in their mother’s portion. Keep in mind that young children, as well as pregnant and nursing mothers, need more milk than other family members do.

Food storage needs for large families probably should be reassessed yearly.Kay B. Franz, associate professor of nutrition at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

Home StorageYou live off of food not a list on a piece of paper.

Suggested amounts for your survival food storage for one person for one year.Grains (Wheat, rice, corn, etc.) 300 lb.Non-fat Dry Milk 75 lb.Sugar or Honey 60 lb.Fat or Cooking Oil 20 lb.Assorted Dry Beans 60 lb.Salt 8 lb. (allowing for bread

making, preserving and medicinal needs)Garden Seeds

Storage Items Amount - Male Amount - Female Amount - Child under 8

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Wheat 189 lb. 151 lb. 107 lb.Enriched White Flour 17 lb. 14 lb. 10 lb.Corn Meal 42 lb. 34 lb. 24 lb.Oats, Rolled 42 lb. 34 lb. 24 lb.Rice, White enriched 84 lb. 67 lb. 48 lb.Pearled Barley 4 lb. 3 lb. 2 lb.Spaghetti & Macaroni 42 lb. 34 lb. 24 lb.TOTAL - GRAINS 420 lb. 336 lb. 238lb.

These items stay the same. For canned beans, store 2 ½ times any part of dried bean quantities given below.

Men, women, & child.

Beans, Kidney/Red or Pink (dry) 16 lb.Beans, Pinto/White (dry) 16 lb.Beans, Lima/Black (dry) 6 lb.Lentils/Split Peas (dry) 4 lb.Legume ABC Dry soup Mix 16 lb.Peanut Butter-is ½ protein & ½ fat only the protein portion. 2 lb.TOTAL - LEGUMES 60 lb.

Vegetable Oil 1 galShortening-Reg. or Butter Flavored (3 lb. Cans) 7.5 lb.Mayonnaise 1 qt.Salad Dressing (Mayo Type) 1 qt.Peanut Butter-Fat portion is added here. 2 lb.TOTAL -FATS & OILS 20 lb.

Milk, Nonfat dry 50 to 104 lb.Evaporated Milk (12 oz.) 12 cansTOTAL - MILK 52 to 106 lb.

Sugar, Granulated 28 lb.Sugar, Brown 5 lb.Powdered Sugar 2 lb.Molasses .75 lb.Honey 5 lb.Corn syrup 1.25 lb.Maple Syrup 2.25 lb.Fruit Drink, Powdered 13 lb.Jams & Preserves 2 lb.Flavored Gelatin 1.25 lb.TOTAL - SUGARS 60.5 lb.

Salt (Iodized) 8 lb.Multi-Vitamins 365 tabletsGarden SeedsWater (1 person-2 weeks 14 gal.Yeast, Dry 2 lbs.Baking Soda 1 lb.Baking Power 2 lbs.Dried eggs 2 lb.

YOU CAN BREAK THESE BASIC GROUPS UP EVEN MORE, HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS.

Grains: Popcorn

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Alfalfa to sproutCream of wheatCake MixesMuffins mixCorn Bread mixesRice-a-roniRama noodlesMac & cheeseLipton noodle & sauce

Legumes:Canned BeansCanned nutsMung beansPork & BeansChiliBaked Beans

Proteins: (Canned)TurkeyChickenHamSpamTunaBeefCorn BeefShrimpSardinesVina SausagesTVP (textured Vegetable Protein) – beef,

chicken, taco, & bacon

Fats & Oils:Powered MargarinePowered ShorteningPowered Butter

Milk:Cheese- Dry (canned) and/or Bottled

(Like cheese whiz)Rice MilkHot Chocolate

Sugars:Powered HoneyChocolate chips

PuddingsMisc.:

Dried EggsBullion cubes (beef, chicken, & ham)Beef & Chicken BrothBasic spices that you use in cookingVanilla and other flavoringsKetchupMustardSoysauceLemon juice

Garden seeds:What ever you and your family like to eat.Canning jars & lids & rings

Home Canning and/or bought250 pints or 10 oz. pkg. (Frozen)Green beansBeetsCornTomatoesPeasCarrotsBroccoli

Fruits: 200 qt.Pears, Peaches, PrunesApricots, CherriesApplesauceRaspberriesMarionberriesFruit CocktailPineappleMandarin orangesPie fillings

Juices: 180 qt.TomatoApricotGrapeApplePrunePineapple juiceOrange juiceCran/raspberry

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Approx. Amount

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Total Amount Needed

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Quantity to Buy

Grains 300 lbs.WheatEnriched White FlourCorn MealOats, Rolled (quick & regular)Rice, White enrichedPearled Barley Spaghetti & Macaroni

Additional Options:PopcornAlfalfa to sproutCream of wheatCake MixesMuffins MixesCorn Bread mixesRice-a-roniRoma NoodlesMac & CheeseNoodle & sauceHamburger & Chicken HelperCrackers

Legumes: 60 lbs.Beans, Kidney/Red or Pink (dry) Beans, Pinto/White (dry)Beans, Lima/Black (dry)Lentils/Split Peas (dry)Legume ABC Dry soup MixPeanut Butter-is ½ protein & ½ fat only the protein portion.

Additional Options:Canned BeansCanned NutsMung BeansPork & BeansChiliBaked BeansBean Sprouts (canned)Alfalfa to sprout

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ITEM Number in

Family

Approx. Amount

Needed Per Person

Total Amount Needed

Amount on Hand

Fats & Oils 20 lbs.Vegetable OilShorteningMayonnaiseSalad Dressing (Mayo Type)Peanut Butter

Additional Options:Powered MargarinePowered ShorteningPowered ButterOlive OilSpray Oil (like Pan)

Milk & Dairy Products 75 lbs.Milk, Nonfat dryEvaporated Milk (12 oz.)

Additional Options:Cheese (Powdered)Cheese WhizRice MilkDried EggsPowered Whipped ToppingHot chocolate

Sugars 60 lbs.Sugar, GranulatedSugar, BrownPowered SugarMolassesMaple SyrupHoneyCorn syrupJams & PreservesFruit Drink, PowderedFlavored Gelatin

Additional Options:Powdered HoneyChocolate chips & other favorsCanned FrostingsMarshmallowsPuddings

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ITEM Number in

Family

Approx. Amount

Needed Per Person

Total Amount Needed

Amount on Hand

Misc.Dry YeastBaking SodaBaking PowderVinegarChlorine BleachSalt (Iodized) 5 lbs.

Additional Options:Bullion CubesKetchupMustardSoy sauceLemon JuiceVanilla & flavoringsBasic Spices

Garden Seeds:

Canning Supplies:

Vegetables: 250 pt. Or 10 oz. pkg.

Green beansBeetsCorn-whole kernel, creamedTomatoes-diced pasta, sauce, spaghetti saucePeasCarrotsBroccoliPotatoesDried Potato-Flakes, Pearls, ShreddedDried Green & Red PeppersDried CarrotsDried OnionsDried Tomato SoupDried Mushrooms

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ITEM Number in

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Approx. Amount

Needed Per Person

Total Amount Needed

Amount on Hand

Fruits: 200 qt.PearsPeachesPrunesApricotsCherriesApple SauceRaspberriesMarion BerriesFruit CocktailPineappleMandarin OrangesPie FillingsDried Apples & other fruits

Juices: 180 qt.TomatoApricotGrapeApplePrunePineappleOrange juiceCranberry

Proteins: CannedTurkeyChickenHamSpamTunaBeefCorn BeefShrimpCrabSardinesVina SausagesTVP-Textured Vegetable ProteinChicken, Taco, Beef, Bacon

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Measurements

FATS Weight MeasureLard 1 lb. 2 c.Butter 1 lb. 2 c.Margarine (Dry) 1 lb. 5 c.Oils 1 lb. 1 pt. Or 2 c.Shortening 1 lb. 2 c.

Flours & Cereals Weight MeasureRye, sifted 1 1 lb. 5 2/3 c.Whole Wheat 1 lb. 3 ¾ c.Wheat, Cracked 1 lb. 3 ½ c.Corn Meal 1 lb. 3 c. raw, 12 c.

cookedWhite, sifted 1 1 lb. 4 c.Cake, sifted 1 1 lb. 4 ¾ c.Bread crumbs 1 lb. 5 c. (dry Bread)

10 c. (Fresh or soft pieces)

Crackers, soda 1 lb. 108, 1 c. crumbs = 7-9 crackers

Graham crackers 1 c. crumbs = 9-11 crackers

Vanilla wafers 1 c. crumbs = 20-30 wafers

Macaroni 1 lb. 4 c. raw or 9 c. cooked

Egg Noodles 1 lb. 7 c.Rice 1 lb. 2 c. raw or 8 c.

cookedPopcorn 1 lb. 2 c.Farina 5 lb. 13 c.Oatmeal 1 lb. 2 2/3 c.

Fruits (Dried) Weight MeasureApples 1 lb. 4 c. raw, 8-10 c.

cookedApricots 1 lb. 3 c. raw, 5 c. cookedCurrants 1 lb. 3 c.Dates 16 oz. 2 ½ c/ pitted, 50-60

dates, 1 ¾ c. unpitted

Figs 1 lb. 3 c. or 44 figsPrunes 1 lb. 2 c. dry or 40-60

prunesRaisins 16 oz. 3 c. seedless,

2 ½ c. seeded

Vegetables (Dried)

Weight Measure

Kidney beans 1 lb. 2 ½ c.Lima beans 1 lb. 2 ½ c.Navy beans 1 lb. 2 1/3 c.Pinto, Red & white 1 lb. 2 c.

beansSplit peas 1 lb. 2 c.Carrots, Diced 2 lb. 6 oz. 12 cupsOnion, Minced 1 lb. 4 ¾ c.Potato Flakes 1 lb. 7 1/3 c.Potato Granules 1 lb. 2 ½ c.Bacon Bits 1 lb. 4 1/4 c.

Sugar & Sweets Weight MeasureSugar, white 1 lb. 2 ¼ c.Sugar, brown 1 lb. 2 ¼ c, packedSugar, confectioners 1 lb. 3 ½ c.Molasses 1 lb. 1 1/3 c.Corn syrup 1 lb. 1 1/3 c.Honey 1 lb. 1 1/3 c.Marshmallows 1 lb. 80 large

Spices Weight MeasureBasil Leaves 5.5 oz. 58 Tab.Chili Powder 18 oz. 80 Tab.Cinnamon 1 lb. 65 Tab.Cumin 14 oz. 68 Tab.Garlic Powder 19 oz. 71 Tab.Bouillon, Chicken & Beef

1 lb. 32 Tab.

Baking Items Weight MeasureBaking Powder 5 lb. 9 ½ c.Baking Soda 1 lb. 1 ¾ c.Clear Jel 1 lb. 3 1/3 c.Cornstarch 1 lb. 3 c.Cocoa, Baking 1 lb. 4 ½ c.Eggs, Whole Dry 1 lb. 4 1/3 c.Salt 1 lb. 1 ½ c.Yeast, Instant 1 lb. About 29 T.

Milk & Cheese (Dry)

Weight Measure

Cheese, Powder 3 lb. 11 ½ c.Milk, Chocolate 1 lb. 2 ½ c.Milk, Powdered 1 lb. 3 c.

Can Number Weight MeasureNo. 300 14 to 16 oz. 1 ¾ c.No. 303 16 to 17 oz. 2 c.No. 2 1 lb., 4 oz. 2 ½ c.No. 2 ½ 1 lb., 13 oz. 3 ½ c.No. 10 6 ½ to 7 ¼ lbs. 12 to 13 c.

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ONE MEAL AT A TIME

If getting your food storage started over whelms you, maybe this idea will help. Set down and plan a two-month calendar of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner’s that your family likes. Multiply the quantity of the ingredient in each meal by 6. Then tally all ingredients by commodity. This will give you a list of which commodity needed to make those meals for one year. Then make plans to purchase those commodities a little each month. If you will keep your list of the foods needed, when there is a sale you can take advantage of it.

If you find it difficult to work with a full year’s planning at once, you may want to apply a similar technique for a month at a time. Building a month at a time can also be easiest on the family budget.

Involve your children in your planning. As a family home evening lesson have each member of your family make a list their (or tell you and you make the list) favorite meals. With older children you can have them help you calculate the ingredients (a great math assignment).

For example:BREAD STICKS

2 cups white flour2 T. sugar1 tsp. salt1 T. yeast

Add 1 1/2 cups hot water. Slowly add 1 ½ cups more of flour. Knead 10 min. Raise until double (in a hurry leave out this step). Roll out in rectangle. Cut in 1-inch strips. Twist and put in pan. Be sure to grease pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 min. Brush with margarine - sprinkle with garlic salt or Parmesan cheese. * If in a big hurry don't raise in bowl, put in pan and raise ½ to 1 hr. then bake.

If I had planned in my menu to Bread Sticks once a month.

3 ½ cups Flour x 12 = 42 cups = 10 ½ lbs.2 T. Sugar x 12 = 24 T. = 1 ½ cup = ½ lb.1 tsp. Salt x 12 = 12 tsp. = 4 T. = ¼ cup = 2 oz.1 T. Yeast x 12 = 12 T. = approx. more than 1/3 lb.

Once you have figured out what you need for a year, make sure and put it right on your recipe card for future use.

Dash = less than 1/8 teaspoon3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon5 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup16 tablespoon = 1 cup1 cup = ½ pint2 cups = 1 pint2 pints (4 cups) = 1 quart

4 quarts (liquid) = 1 gallon16 cups = 1 gallon1 ounce = 2 tablespoons4 ounces = ½ cup8 ounces = 1 cup16 ounces = 1 pound32 ounces = 1 quart

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Shelf LifeStoring food correctly means storing it at 68 degrees or less. High temperature for prolonged periods will destroy your food storage.

NITROGEN PACKED DEHYDRATED FOODS

Beef Bouillon 5 yearsChicken Bouillon 5 years

Creamy Soup Base 5 yearsCooking Cocoa 7 years

Apple Slices 8 yearsBanana Slices 8 years

Broccoli 8 yearsChopped Onions 8 years

Corn, Sweet 8 yearsCheese powder 3 to 5 years

Dehydrated Raisins 8 yearsDiced Carrots 8 years

Egg Mix 3 to 5 yearsEggs, Whole 3 to 5 yearsEgg, Whites 3 to 5 yearsFruit Cocktail 8 years

Dehydrated Mushrooms 8 yearsInstant Nonfat Milk 3 to 5 years

Nonfat Milk 3 to 5 yearsPowdered Margarine 3 to 5 yearsPeanut Butter Powder 2 years

Potato Flakes 8 yearsPotato Slices 8 years

Split Peas 10 yearsSweet Peas 8 years

Tomato Powder 8 yearsVegetable Stew Mix 8 years

NITROGEN PACKED DRIED FOODSAlmonds 5 to 7 years

Brown Rice 2 yearsCereal (Nine Grain) 8 yearsCereal (Six Grain) 8 years

Cornmeal 8 yearsPearl Barley 8 years

Popcorn 8 yearsOats, Regular 8 years

Salt 15 yearsShortening Powder 8 years

Soup Mix 8 yearsWhite Flour 5 yearsWhite sugar 10 years

Wheat, Whole Kernel 20 yearsWhite Rice 10 years

HOME CANNED OR CANNED PRODUCTSApples & applesauce 36 months

Apricot 36 monthsBlackberries 12 plus monthsBlueberries 12 plus months

Cherries, maraschino 12 plus monthsCherries, sweet 12 plus monthsCherries, black 12 plus months

Cranberry sauce 12 plus monthsFruit salad 36 months

Grapes 12 plus monthsGrapefruit 36 plus monthsPeaches 36 months

Pears 36 monthsPineapple 36 months

Plums 12 plus monthsRhubarb 12 plus months

Asparagus 36 plus monthsBeans, Lima 96 plus months

Beans, string less 36 plus monthsBeets 48 plus months

Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower

48 plus months

Carrots 96 plus monthsCorn 96 plus moths

Hominy 96 plus monthsPeas 96 plus months

Pickles 12 plus monthsPumpkin and squash 48 plus months

Sauerkraut 12 plus monthsSpinach 36 plus months

Sweet potatoes 48 plus months

Tomatoes 48 plus monthsMeats 18 months to 3 years

Evaporated Milk 18 months to 3 yearsYeast 2 years frozen or 1 year shelf

Oil 1 yearSpices 3 years or longer (Chili powder, Poppy

Seeds and Sesame Seed should be kept Frozen)Baking Powder 3 yearsBaking Soda 3 years

Approximately 2% - 5% of food value is lost each year, so it’s just a matter of time before all food value is lost.

Remember: All foods are subject to deterioration as time passes. The rate food deteriorates depends upon the particular food, its purity, the way it’s stored, and especially upon its environmental temperature. There is always some deterioration occurring in stored foods. Of course, foods must be clean at the time they are stored, and must be stored in clean containers free from insects, and sealed so insects cannot gain entrance. Chemical changes are continual, causing in texture, color and loss of vitamins and minerals. The most important thing to remember is to rotate your food. “Eat what you store and store what you eat”.

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Ham 0Ground Beef 1 1Bacon 0Beef Chunks 0Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit cocktail 0Mandarin oranges 0Pineapple 0Peaches 1 1Pears 0Cherries 0Applesauce 0Instant Potatoes 0Bean Sprouts 0Green Beans 1 1Kidney beans 1 1Wax Beans 0Gabonzo Beans 0Refried Beans 1 1Cream style corn 0Mushrooms 0Olives 1 1Corn 0Broccoli (Frozen) 0Peas (Frozen) 0Salsa 1 1

Dairy ProductsPowdered Milk 0Margarine 0Mayonnaise 0Powdered Cheese 0Cheese (Shredded Frozen) 1 1Cheese whiz 0

SoupsCream of Chicken 0Chili 0Mushroom Soup 0Tomato soup 0

Tomato Sauce 0Tomato paste 0Tomato whole 0Tomato juice 0Spaghetti sauce 1 1Chicken Broth 0

PastaRice-a-Ronnie 0Noodles - elbow 0Noodles - curly 0Noodles - Spaghetti 1 1Rice 0

SpicesBeef bouillon 0Chicken Bouillon 0Dried onions 0Jell-O 0Taco seasoning 1 1